Bronson 2.0 Carbon CC X01 Eagle ENVE Mountain Bike - 2017
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Boasting a longer chassis, slacker head tube, and more aggressive seat tube angle, 2016's Bronson 2.0 release set the stage for a new definition of all-mountain capability. Santa Cruz carries these much-loved updates over into the new year with the Santa Cruz Bronson 2.0 Carbon CC X01 Eagle ENVE Complete Mountain Bike, which nudges firmly into the dream build category. It's top-tier CC frame gets dressed up with SRAM's groundbreaking X01 Eagle one-by 12-speed drivetrain, powerful Guide RSC hydraulic disc brakes, a dropper post, and dreamy ENVE M60 Forty carbon fiber hoops wrapped in Maxxis's renowned Minion knobbies.
The Bronson's 2.0 updates went a long way towards redefining what we mean when by the term "all-mountain." Arguably the most notable alteration is the head tube, which slacks out from the previous version's 67 degrees down to 66 degrees. A corresponding increase in top tube length, a lower bottom bracket, and a raised lower link complement the slackened head tube and allow for short-stemmed, strike-free, point-and-click confidence while picking lines and dropping steps that would cause even the previous Bronson to quake in its metaphorical boots. It also effectively erases moderate rock gutters and root lattices, letting you mash across terrain that trail, XC, and even other all-mountain bikes have to approach with delicate care.
Compared to the 1.0 version, the Bronson 2.0's seat tube is steeper by almost a full degree for better positioning over the cranks. The revised geometry keeps you on top of the pedal stroke, and relocated links allow for a shorter chainstay, which makes for more efficient power transfer. The back end is further stiffened with the 12 x 148mm Boost axle, ensuring that the extra watts produced by the improved pedaling position and shorter chainstays aren't lost to wheel flex. Despite its slacker head tube and longer geometry, the back end configuration helps the Bronson 2.0 pop over cruxes and maintain speed across hard pack.
The third generation VPP suspension system represents the latest update to Santa Cruz's classic VPP. Where the old suspension curve described a deep "U," the new VPP's curve resembles a flattened check mark, with less dramatic ramping on either end of the arc. The results are that, during the initial stroke, VPP boasts increased small bump compliance to keep the tires glued to the trail for more traction while climbing lumpy trails and root systems. It also maintains its predecessor's firm feel during accelerations. The ramp-up arc doesn't dramatically alter as the shock compresses, so the pedaling platform stays consistent across travel, with less wallowing, bob, and bottom-outs — even when the bottom link activates and the axle's path turns rearward to absorb big hits in the deep end of the travel pool.
For all those changes, the Bronson 2.0 Carbon CC's construction remains the same. As with previous Carbon CC frames, the Bronson 2.0 Carbon CC requires less material to hit Santa Cruz's stiffness targets without sacrificing any of the responsiveness of the less expensive, heavier Carbon C models.
Both triangles are constructed as whole, monocoque pieces, which reinforces the frame and contributes to keeping weight low because the carbon can be wrapped through junctures and around joints. This eliminates the artificial weak points of bonded frames and actually requires less material in the process. While it's being cured, the frame is compacted from inside and out. This final step eliminates excess material and resin pooling, resulting in more structural integrity and, of course, additional weight savings.
Details
- Aggressive all-mountain machine with 150mm of VPP3 suspension
- Updated geometry is longer, lower, and slacker
- Latest VPP suspension design punches harder than ever
- CC Carbon construction reduces weight and increases stiffness
- Boost thru-axles increases stiffness and improve tracking
- SRAM's X01 Eagle drivetrain adds the ultimate bailout cog
- ENVE wheels bring the benefits of carbon to enduro riding
- Santa Cruz blends cutting-edge tech with classy style
- Item #SNZ00AJ
- Frame Material
- Carbon CC
- Suspension
- VPP
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3
- Rear Travel
- 150 mm
- Fork
- Rock Shox Pike RCT3 Solo Air
- Front Travel
- 150 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Shifters
- SRAM X01 Eagle
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X01 Eagle
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- 32 t SRAM X01 Eagle Carbon
- Bottom Bracket
- included w/ crankset
- Cassette
- 10 - 50 t SRAM XG-1295
- Chain
- SRAM X01 Eagle PowerLock
- Brakeset
- SRAM Guide RSC
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 180 / 180 mm Avid Centerline
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Carbon
- Handlebar Width
- 800 mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
- Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Team
- Seatpost
- [small] Rock Shox Reverb Stealth 125mm travel, [medium, large] Rock Shox Reverb Stealth 150mm travel, [x-large] Rock Shox Reverb Stealth 170mm travel
- Seatpost Diameter
- 31.6 mm
- Wheelset
- [rims] ENVE M60 Forty
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 350
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110m Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR2 TR
- Tire Size
- 27.5 x 2.3 in
- Pedals
- not included
- Recommended Use
- all-mountain, enduro
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime on frame
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