Bronson 2.0 Carbon S Complete Mountain Bike - 2016
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Pushing the design envelope with a more aggressive stance, the Santa Cruz Bronson 2.0 Carbon Complete Mountain Bike offers unflappable confidence when you're rallying across technical trails in a blur of gravity-assisted speed. Revised with an updated geometry and 150mm of VPP3 suspension, the Bronson 2.0 follows a progressive trajectory towards slacker head tube angles, lower bottom brackets, longer top tubes, and stiffer rear ends.
More relaxed than ever, the head tube angle slackens to 66 degrees for high-speed composure. The longer top tube equates to stability on descents and a roomier cockpit, with shorter chainstays for quicker handling. Dropping the bike for a low-slung feel, the lowered bottom bracket is immediately noticeable when you're negotiating turns at speed. Add in a 148mm Boost thru-axle at the rear for uncompromising stiffness when you're holding a line through dicey rock gardens and accelerating out of corners.
The Bronson 2.0 retains 150mm of travel for a well-balanced feel that's ready to attack widely varying terrain, from rolling singletrack in the foothills to slabby desert plateaus. The big story is the revised VPP3 suspension, which features a stiffer box-section upper link and a cleanly hidden lower link that reduces the likelihood of damage from rock strikes. The revised suspension benefits from increased small-bump sensitivity for extra traction across rocks and roots.
Santa Cruz's C-level carbon frame provides brick shithouse-like stiffness and uncompromising durability for riders pushing their bikes to the absolute limit. In fact, it's every bit as stiff and strong as the top-flight CC-level carbon, albeit with a weight penalty of 280 grams. The payoff comes in the parts spec equipped on this S build. Instead of tossing all your hard-earned cash into the lightest possible carbon frame, you get a nice blend of components that complement the bike's aggressive nature.
Up front, the 150mm Pike RC soaks up small bumps with a satisfyingly supple feel while absorbing bigger hits with impressive control. The GX 1x11 drivetrain features a massive 10-42t cassette for a wide range of usable gears without the need for a pesky front derailleur. Adding to the bike's aggressive persona, the 125mm (small) or 150mm (medium- extra-large) Reverb Stealth dropper offers on-the-fly seat adjustments with the simple push of a button. Add in the reliable stopping power of SRAM Guide R brakes for a well-rounded build that's ready for anything the trail throws your way.
Details
- Aggressive trail bike with 150mm of VPP3 suspension
- Updated geometry is slacker, lower, and longer in the front
- C-level carbon for high levels of stiffness and strength
- 150mm RockShox Pike RC fork soaks up big hits with composure
- SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain offers wide range of usable gears
- Santa Cruz blends cutting-edge tech with timeless style
- Item #SNZ007Q
- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- VPP
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float Performance
- Rear Travel
- 150 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Pike RC Solo Air
- Front Travel
- 150 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40
- Shifters
- SRAM GX
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- 32 t Race Face Aeffect SL
- Bottom Bracket
- 73mm BSA threaded
- Cassette
- 10 - 42 t SRAM XG1150
- Chain
- SRAM PC1130
- Brakeset
- Shimano SLX M675
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 180 / 180 mm
- Handlebar
- Race Face Chester
- Handlebar Width
- 785 mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
- Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Seatpost
- [sizes medium - x-large] RockShox Reverb Stealth 150mm, [size small] RockShox Reverb Stealth 125mm
- Wheelset
- [rims] Easton AR 27
- Hubs
- SRAM MTH 716/746
- Front Axle
- 15 x 100mm
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm Boost
- Tires
- Maxxis Minion DHR2
- Tire Size
- 27.5 x 2.3 in
- Pedals
- not included
- Recommended Use
- enduro
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime on frame
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