Bronson 2.0 Carbon S Complete Mountain Bike - 2016
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The geometry tweaks Santa Cruz wrestled into the Bronson 2.0 Carbon S Complete Mountain Bike have only been rideable by the general public for a matter of weeks, but they've already had an impact on the industry meta conversation. We aren't immune, either. With the addition of a Boost 148 rear axle, slacker head tube, longer chassis, and more power-oriented seat tube tilt, the already impressive Bronson assumes the epic scope of Orff's Carmina Burana. When that impressive frame is loaded out with SRAM's one-by shifting and Guide R brakes, the all-mountain dominance only starts to sound better and better.
Of the body of geometry tweaks, the most impressive alteration may be the head tube, which slacks out by an extra tick on the protractor to drop from 67 to 66 degrees. This change is complemented with a corresponding increase in top tube length, a lower bottom bracket, and a raised lower link — a combination that allows for short-stemmed, point-and-click confidence while traversing lines and dropping steps that would cause even the previous Bronson to hesitate.
Conversely, the Bronson 2.0's seat tube gets steeper by almost a full degree in order to better position the engine (read: your hips) up over the Race Face cranks. The revised geometry keeps you on top of the pedal stroke, and relocated links allow for a shorter chainstay, which makes for more power transferring efficiency. The back end is further stiffened with the new 12 x 148mm axle standard, 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 changes help the Bronson 2.0 pop over cruxes and maintain diesel speed across hardpack.
The Virtual Pivot Point 3 (VPP3) suspension system represents the latest update to Santa Cruz's classic VPP. Where the old suspension curve described a deep "U," VPP3'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, VPP3 boasts increased small bump compliance to keep the tires glued to the trail for more traction while climbing across lumpy trails and root lattices. It also maintains its predecessor's firm feel during accelerations while jockeying for position in a mass start or a finishing sprint. 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 the changes listed above, the Bronson 2.0's carbon construction remains the same. It involves a lower grade of carbon fiber then the top-tier Carbon CC models, which means that Santa Cruz has to use more material to hit the same levels of durability and stiffness. But it does get there, so — outside of a slight weight gain — there's no trade-off in frame properties. Both triangles are also still constructed as whole, monocoque pieces, so 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 to eliminate excess material and resin pooling, resulting in more structural integrity and, of course, additional weight savings.
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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