Santa Cruz BRONSON S / C / MX Review

Santa Cruz BRONSON S / C / MX Review

Santa Cruz BRONSON S / C / MX Review

Price: 6399 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29 / 27,5 Mullet"
Travel Front: 160 mm
Travel Rear: 150 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • fully trimmed for riding fun
  • superb frame
  • 25 years warranty
  • there are stronger bikes in the downhill
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
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Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Santa Cruz BRONSON S / C / MX in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 6399 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS-Low
S-Low
M-Low
L-Low
XL-Low
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Wheelsize
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27,5
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
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Stack
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595
619
628
637
651
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Reach
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405
427
452
472
497
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Top Tube Length
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542
575
604
627
657
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Seat Tube Length
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370
380
405
430
460
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Seat Tube Angle
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76,9
76,7
76,6
76,5
76,4
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Head Tube Length
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110
100
110
120
135
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Head Tube Angle
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64,5
64,5
64,5
64,5
64,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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13
32
32
32
32
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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341
341
341
341
341
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Chainstay Length
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432
432
436
439
443
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Wheelbase
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1154
1189
1222
1249
1285
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Standover Height
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698
706
727
726
725
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Specification
  • Frame BRONSON Carbon C / MX
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • Gearrange 500%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • Crank SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t
  • Cassette SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
  • Brake Set SRAM Code R
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims RaceFace AR Offset 30 Rims
  • Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h
  • Rear Hub DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS),
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
  • Saddle WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
  • Seat Post RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
  • Stem Burgtec Enduro MK3
  • Handle Bar Burgtec Alloy Bar
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Expirience with the Santa Cruz BRONSON S / C / MX

Ludwig Döhl Different wheel sizes are extremely popular right now and that's why the BRONSON S l rolls in a mullet setup. The low center of gravity and the VPP rear triangle make the Enduro a sturdy friend on descents. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Santa Cruz. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. The seating position does not manage to be too athletic, nor too upright. It´s moderate character is likely to suite the vast majority of bikers. On the downhill, however, the Enduro of Santa Cruz is left in the dust by its competitors. One should not forget: the geometry is the heart of a mountain bike. For 6399 Euro, Santa Cruz provides more than the competitors in the same price range. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Santa Cruz is behind its products.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.