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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesDoes it go?—find out! Ride blindly down the next trail with confidence on a Santa Cruz Bicycles Bronson C R Complete Mountain Bike, one of the most capable trail bikes ever made. With 150mm of VPP travel out back, the latest incarnation of the Bronson pedals better than ever, with its low-mounted shock and steep seat tube putting power efficiently to terra firma. Its front end sports 160mm of trail-devouring confidence in the form of a RockShox Yari RC fork. Whether you’re into picking your way through tech lines or smashing straight down the middle, the Bronson is unwavering in its stability.
Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.
150mm VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines.
RockShox Super Deluxe Select Rear Shock – The look and feel that you expect from the Super Deluxe family of shocks in a straightforward package. Now featuring Maxima Plush fluid, it's the perfect place to start honing in those riding skills.
Shock Adjustments – External Rebound Adjust, Air Spring Pressure
Frame Update 3.0 – This iteration of the Bronson features a revised VPP® suspension with a new lower-link mounted shock. This yields a smoother pedaling platform, greater bottom out resistance, and a supportive mid-stroke. Add to this a mildly slacker head angle, slightly steeper seat angle and a longer reach to make the Bronson more versatile than ever.
27.5 / 27.5+ Wheel Clearance – Clearance for up to 2.8-inch tires.
Single Grease Port on Lower Link for Swift and Easy Maintenance
Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection
Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Setting Adjustment
RockShox Yari RC – Yari brings Lyrik’s acclaimed look and proven features – 35mm chassis, Fast Black upper tubes and new DebonAir™ air spring – to a wider audience. The Motion Control™ damper features Rapid Recovery™ rebound and its high-speed compression circuit is tuned to match the feeling of the Charger™ damper.
Fork Adjustments – External Rebound, Low Speed Compression and Air Spring Pressure
SRAM NX Eagle™ – It's how you start that matters. Whether you're discovering the mountain for the first time or you're an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX Eagle is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX Eagle brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you can focus on what matters most-the ride ahead. German engineered and proudly bearing the SRAM Eagle stamp of approval, NX Eagle is ready to let the world know what real riding feels like.
SRAM Guide T Brakeset – Guide T brings the consistent performance that you have come to expect from SRAM's lightweight Guide four-piston caliper. Pair this with MatchMaker™ for a clean looking bar set-up, plus the ease of use with SRAM's Bleeding Edge™ drip-free bleed port and you have a smart budget minded brake that keeps you in control.
Avid CenterLine Rotors – The new CenterLine Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 Rims Laced to SRAM MTH Hubs – At 29mm internal width, these aluminum rims pair perfectly with modern trail tires, giving great grip and feel. The hubs are solid performers too, adding up to a capable and durable package designed for the long haul.
Maxxis Minion DHF Front Tire – The Minion DHF was designed for the often loose and muddy conditions of aggressive all-mountain terrain. The DHF incorporates ramped knobs for low rolling resistance and channel-cut knobs to increase gripping edges, giving straight-line control and precise cornering.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear Tire – With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control. Pair it with a Minion DHF up front for the ultimate aggressive trail riding tire combo!
Race Face Aeffect Dropper Post – A rock solid option for riders wanting to enter the dropper market. A sealed damping system wrapped in 7075 aluminium makes for a lightweight dropper that can take the hits, complete with internal cable routing compatible with modern frame design.
Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 389 | 419 | 439 | 459 | 489 |
Stack (mm) | 584 | 593 | 602 | 611 | 625 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 541 | 574 | 598 | 621 | 656 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 370 | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.4 | 65.4 | 65.4 | 65.4 | 65.4 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 | 75.3 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1134 | 1168 | 1191 | 1215 | 1252 |
Standover Height (mm) | 697 | 704 | 721 | 721 | 721 |