Bronson CC XT Complete Mountain Bike - 2016
Out of Stock
Don't worry though, we have a lot more All-Mountain & Trail in stock than that.
Shop Similar ProductsAll-mountain racehorse.
Shimano's XT groupset often surfaces with the "workhorse" label attached to it, an offense of lazy shorthand that we ourselves have been guilty of over the years. Even Santa Cruz sticks to that appellation, calling the build kit of the Bronson CC XT Complete Mountain Bike "Shimano's workhorse XT drivetrain." The XT M8000 group is the recent beneficiary of a radical, trickle-down redesign, though, which means it inherited many of the features that used to delineate the boundary between it and XTR. Given these changes, we can't think of a more appropriate running mate for Santa Cruz's enduro brute, and we suggest that the combination of the Bronson's long, low, slack geometry and XT's myriad upgrades might be better described as an all-mountain racehorse than a trundling cart-puller.
The frame is built with Santa Cruz's top-end Carbon CC materials, which allows the engineers to use less carbon in order to hit stiffness targets. It's every bit as responsive as the less expensive Carbon C version, but its claimed weight is almost 300g less. Both triangles are constructed as whole, monocoque pieces, which also 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 virtually eliminates any excess material and resin pooling, resulting in more structural integrity and, of course, additional weight savings.
The frame centers on a VPP suspension platform that's been optimized for its 27.5in wheels. VPP employs two aluminum counter-rotating links to achieve a balanced, consistent pedaling platform throughout its travel. The upper link provides most of the rotation as the bike compresses about 15-20% of the way into the travel and moves into the sag point. This yields a vertical wheel path that translates to a solid feel during acceleration and small-bump compliance while pushing on across root lattices.
As the bike compresses deeper into the suspension, the lower-link activates, which moves the axle rearward to absorb big hits and lengthen the wheelbase for increasing stability when dropping in on rock gutters. The a DIY-friendly collet-style pivot hardware holding it all together means that your pivots stay tight and are easily serviceable at home if ever necessary.
- Frame Material
- Carbon CC
- Suspension
- Virtual Pivot Point
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Monarch RT3
- Rear Travel
- 150 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air
- Front Travel
- 150 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 Series
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8000
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8025
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG 05
- Crankset
- 26 / 36 t Shimano XT M8000
- Bottom Bracket
- 73mm BSA threaded
- Cassette
- 11 - 40 t Shimano XT M8000
- Chain
- Shimano HG-700
- Brakeset
- Shimano XT
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- Shimano RT86 Ice Tech
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Carbon
- Handlebar Width
- 760 mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale lock-on
- Stem
- Race Face Turbine Basic
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Team
- Seatpost
- [sizes medium - x-large] RockShox Reverb Stealth 125mm, [size small] RockShox Reverb Stealth 100mm
- Wheelset
- [rims] WTB Asym i23
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 350
- Front Axle
- 15 x 100mm
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 142mm
- Tires
- Maxxis Minion
- Tire Size
- 27.5 x 2.3 in
- Pedals
- not included
- Extras
- Stan's NoTubes sealant
- Recommended Use
- enduro, all-mountain
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime on frame
Reviews
Q&A
What do you think about this product?
View
Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageSorry, we don’t currently have any of those types of reviews for this product.
Need Expert Advice?
Our Gearheads Can Help