2022 Santa Cruz Bronson CC MX XX1 Alloy Wheels Paydirt Gold/Grey MD

If in doubt, take a Bronson out

You know what’s hard about choosing what model of Santa Cruz suits you? It’s having to narrow down what kind of riding you want to do. But what if you don’t want to be pinned down by labels? What if you want to just be a mountain biker in the broadest sense of the word? What if you want to choose how you ride rather than what to ride? If this sounds familiar, then try a Bronson.

Our demo crew have a saying, ‘If in doubt, take a Bronson out’. The 150mm-travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP™ suspension design makes sure that there’s no wasted energy when heading back up for another go.

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.

From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, each generation of Bronson rider redefines expectations of what a mountain biker is.

Specs:

Frame: Carbon CC

Fork: FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm

Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Derailleur: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd

Shifter: SRAM AXS Controller

Crankset: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB 32t

Cassette: SRAM XG1295 Eagle Rainbow, 12spd, 10-50t

Chain: SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Brakes: SRAM Code RSC

Rotors: Avid Centerline 200mm/180mm

Headset: Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset

Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise

Stem: i9 A35

Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar

Front Hub: I9 1/1, 15x110, 32h

Rear Hub: I9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 32h

Rims: Race Face ARC 30 Offset 32H 29/27.5

Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR

Stan's Sealant

Seatpost: OneUp Dropper V2

WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt