Santa Cruz Bronson

The Santa Cruz Bronson is the all-around all-mountain bike with a little extra brawn.

• Mixed Wheel (Mullet) - 27.5" Rear, 29" Front
• 150mm Rear Travel
• 160mm Front Fork
• Carbon Frame
• Santa Cruz VPP Suspension Platform

The Santa Cruz Bronson is a do-it-all bike designed to handle everything you can throw at it, from manicured bike parks to rugged alpine trails. It's got a mixed-wheel "mullet" setup with a 29" front wheel and 27.5" rear wheel so it will roll smoothly over obstacles while still remaining agile. The bike is built around a carbon frame with 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm front fork, utilizing Santa Cruz's VPP™ suspension system for optimal traction and minimal kickback on rough terrain. It's all about having fun on the way down, and even the way up too.

Size Guide

The Bronson is available in different sizes for riders from 5'1" to 6'7". The official Santa Cruz size chart is below. Of course, the best way to find the right size on any mountain bike is to go for a test ride. If you want to demo Santa Cruz bikes on real trails, come visit our Phoenix or Scottsdale bike shops.

• 5'1" – 5'5" (154 – 165 cm): Small (S)
• 5'5" – 5'9" (165 – 175 cm): Medium (M)
• 5'9" – 6'1" (175 – 185 cm): Large (L)
• 6'1" – 6'4" (185 – 193 cm): Extra Large (XL)
• 6'4" – 6'7" (193 – 200 cm): Double Extra Large (XXL)

Bronson Model Years and Versions

Since its debut in 2013, the Santa Cruz Bronson has steadily been upgraded to handle more aggressive and technical trails. The original Bronson launched with 27.5" wheels and 150mm of VPP travel. Bronson 2 brought updated geometry for better descending. Version 3 introduced the lower-link VPP layout and XS size. The fourth generation switched to a mixed-wheel setup (29" front, 27.5" rear), slacker geometry, and enhanced downhill capability. The current Bronson 5 continues with MX wheels, drops the XS size option, and adds longer reach and chainstays for better balance, along with a further refined suspension.

• 2013–2015: Bronson 1
• 2016–2018: Bronson 2
• 2018–2021: Bronson 3 and Bronson 3 AL
• 2021–2022: Bronson 4 MY22
• 2022–2023: Bronson 4 MY23
• 2023–2024: Bronson 4 MY24
• 2024–2025: Bronson 5 MY25
• 2026–2026: Bronson 5 MY26

FAQs

How much does the Bronson weigh?

Depending on the build kit, the Bronson weighs in at somewhere from around 33. lbs / 15. kg to 34.8 lbs / 15.8 kg. Note that the weights aren't exact because things like the exact weight of oils can vary, and of course different frame sizes weigh different amounts.

What are the frame options for the Bronson?

The Bronson is available in two carbon frame options: Carbon C and the higher-grade Carbon CC. You can think of it like this, the C frame is already excellent and the CC frame is pretty much the best money can buy.

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