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2021 Santa Cruz Bronson

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If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29” up front, 27.5” out back) show that the spectrum is a loop not opposite points on a scale. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that’ll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air.

Moss green 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson X01 AXS enduro with carbon wheels

Key Specs

Specifications for the Santa Cruz Bronson that are the most important to picking a mountain bike.
Specs Bronson R Carbon C MX Bronson S Carbon C MX Bronson XT Carbon C MX Bronson X01 Carbon CC MX Bronson X01 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX Bronson XX1 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX
Price (USD)5049594969498049984911399
Rear Travel (mm)150150150150150150
Front Travel (mm)160160160160160160
Head Tube Angle64.564.564.564.564.564.5
Seat Tube Angle76.676.676.676.676.676.6
Wheel Size (in)------
Max Tire Width (in)------
Component GroupNXGX-X01--
Frame MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
Weight (kgs)14.9214.6814.6814.1313.9713.86
Components for each model of the Santa Cruz Bronson comes with.
ComponentBronson R Carbon C MXBronson S Carbon C MXBronson XT Carbon C MXBronson X01 Carbon CC MXBronson X01 AXS RSV Carbon CC MXBronson XX1 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX
Rear ShockFOX Float X PerformanceRockShox Super Deluxe Select+RockShox Super Deluxe Select+RockShox Super Deluxe UltimateRockShox Super Deluxe UltimateRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select, 160mmFOX 36 Float Performance, 160mmFOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mmFOX 36 Float Factory, 160mmFOX 36 Float Factory, 160mmFOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm
TiresF: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS); R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TRF: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS); R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TRF: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS); R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TRF: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS); R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TRF: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS); R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TRF: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS); R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
WheelsetRims: RaceFace AR Offset 30; F: Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h; R: Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32hRims: RaceFace AR Offset 30; F: Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h; R: Hub DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28hRims: RaceFace AR Offset 30; F: Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h; R: Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28hRims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30; F: Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h; R: Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28hRims: Santa Cruz Reserve 30 V2 Carbon; F: Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h; R: Hub Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28hRims: Santa Cruz Reserve 30 V2 Carbon; F: i9 Hydra, 15x110, 28h; R: Hub i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h
BrakesSRAM G2 RSRAM Code RShimano XT 8120SRAM Code RSCSRAM Code RSCSRAM Code RSC
RotorsF: Avid Centerline 200mm R: Avid Centerline 180mmF: Avid Centerline 200mm R: Avid Centerline 180Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech F: 203mm R: 180mmAvid Centerline F: 200mm R: 180mmAvid Centerline F: 200mm R: 180mmAvid Centerline F: 200mm R: 180mm
StemBurgtec Enduro MK3Burgtec Enduro MK3Burgtec Enduro MK3Burgtec Enduro MK3Burgtec Enduro MK3i9 A35
HeadsetCane Creek 10 IS Integrated HeadsetCane Creek 40 IS Integrated HeadsetCane Creek 40 IS Integrated HeadsetCane Creek 40 IS Integrated HeadsetCane Creek 40 IS Integrated HeadsetChris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
HandlebarsBurgtec Alloy BarBurgtec Alloy BarSanta Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm RiseSanta Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm RiseSanta Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm RiseSanta Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
Shift LeversSRAM NX Eagle, 12spdSRAM GX Eagle, 12spdShimano XT M8100, 12spdSRAM X01 Eagle, 12spdSRAM GX AXS ShifterSRAM AXS Paddle Shifter
GripsSanta Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip MinnaarSanta Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip MinnaarSanta Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip MinnaarSanta Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip MinnaarSanta Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip MinnaarSanta Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
SaddleWTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB VoltWTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB VoltWTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB VoltWTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB VoltWTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB VoltWTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
SeatpostSDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Bottom BracketSRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BBSRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BBShimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BBSRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BBSRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BBSRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
CassetteSRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50tSRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50tShimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51tSRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50tSRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50tSRAM XG1295 Eagle Rainbow, 12spd, 10-50t
ChainSRAM NX Eagle, 12spdSRAM GX Eagle, 12spdShimano XT, 12spdSRAM X01 Eagle, 12spdSRAM X01 Eagle, 12spdSRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd
CranksetSRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32tSRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32tShimano XT M8120 32tSRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32tSRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB 32tSRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB 32t
Rear DerailleurSRAM NX Eagle, 12spdSRAM GX Eagle, 12spdShimano XT M8100, 12spdSRAM X01 Eagle, 12spdSRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spdSRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Geometry numbers for each Santa Cruz Bronson, the fit, feel, & handling.
Geometry Bronson R Carbon C MX Bronson S Carbon C MX Bronson XT Carbon C MX Bronson X01 Carbon CC MX Bronson X01 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX Bronson XX1 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX
SizeMDMDMDMDMDMD
Handlebar Width (mm)--800800800800
Reach (mm)452452452452452452
Top Tube Length (mm)604604604604604604
Stack (mm)628628628628628628
Wheelbase (mm)122212221222122212221222
Front Center (mm)786786786786786786
BB Drop (mm)131313131313
BB Height (mm)341341341341341341
Head Tube Angle - High (degrees)64.764.764.764.764.764.7
Head Tube Angle (degrees)64.564.564.564.564.564.5
Seat Tube Angle (degrees)76.676.676.676.676.676.6
Seat Tube Angle - High (degrees)77.177.177.177.177.177.1
Head Tube Length (mm)110110110110110110
Bike Standover Height (mm)727727727727727727

Bronson R Carbon C MX

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  • Moss green 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson R Carbon C mullet mountain bike

Bronson S Carbon C MX

  • Moss green 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson S Carbon mullet bike
  • Gold 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson S Carbon mullet mountain bike

Bronson XT Carbon C MX

  • Gold 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson XT Carbon mountain bike
  • Moss green 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson XT Carbon mullet bike

Bronson X01 Carbon CC MX

  • Gold 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson X01 CC mixed wheel size mountain bike
  • Moss green 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson X01 CC mullet enduro bike

Bronson X01 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX

  • Gold 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson X01 AXS bike with carbon wheels
  • Moss green 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson X01 AXS enduro with carbon wheels

Bronson XX1 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX

  • Moss green 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson XX1 AXS enduro mountain bike
  • Gold 2021 Santa Cruz Bronson XX1 AXS mountain bike

Bronson X01 Carbon CC MX

  • 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson - Mixed Wheels For Mixed Intentions

    The Santa Cruz Bronson first debuted in 2013 as a dual 27.5 bike, and in the years since has become a staple in the lineup, a team favorite for jib sessions and even some enduro racing. For 2022, the bike underwent the mixed wheel treatment, emerging with a 29" front wheel and a 27.5" rear wheel, and updated geometry...

Bronson X01 AXS RSV Carbon CC MX

  • 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson - Mixed Wheels For Mixed Intentions

    Pros

    • Didn’t lose its character with 29 front wheel
    • Tailored chainstay lengths per size
    • Supportive suspension
    • Stiff, but not rigid frame

    Cons

    • Square edge compliance could be better
    • Limited geometry adjustments
    • More chain slap noise than expected