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Santa Cruz Bicycles
Bronson 2.1 Carbon CC X01 Eagle Reserve Mountain Bike - 2018

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Take on any trail.

The Bronson Carbon CC X01 Eagle Reserve complete mountain bike represents one of Santa Cruz’s most beloved trail bikes at the top of its game. With 27.5-inch wheels, a generous 6in of VPP travel, and a build kit that’s equal parts lightweight and hard-hitting, this is a machine with very few limitations and an endless appetite for challenging trails.


From its inception, the Bronson has been a bike that’s defied convention. And just like its predecessor, the latest Bronson packs a wallop courtesy of its generous but measured suspension travel, as well as its nimble geometry and 27.5-inch wheels. Equally capable as an enduro racer or an extremely versatile trail bike, there’s very little that the Bronson doesn’t do exceptionally well.


A large part of the formula is, of course, the Bronson’s 6in of VPP suspension. As with all VPP bikes, the Bronson’s counter-rotating links are carefully arranged to resist activation by pedaling forces, all but eliminating unwanted bobbing under power. This being the latest iteration of VPP, it’s tuned to provide more midstroke support than previous generations of the VPP platform, giving the rider a better feel for the terrain, and a livelier ride feel. It’s a balance that Santa Cruz has mastered, allowing for the requisite efficiency for all-day rides, while still taking advantage of sufficient travel to tackle the hardest trails you could possibly hope to find.


When comparing the Bronson’s geometry to those of some of its noteworthy competitors, one could be forgiven for thinking that the Bronson appears conservative on paper. As is the case with much of Santa Cruz’s lineup, the goal with the Bronson is excellence, not extremity. The 66-degree head angle provides the necessary stability for charging full-bore into enduro race stages, while remaining quick enough to change direction to be forgiving should you mistakenly find yourself on a poorly-chosen line. At 17 inches, the chainstays strike a nice balance between being short enough to turn quickly, and long enough to maintain weight on the front wheel, especially when hanging off the back in steep chutes. At 13.4 inches, its bottom bracket height is plenty low to remain planted in huge berms and off camber corners, but it’s just high enough to minimize the risk of pedal strikes. While there are other bikes that are longer, slacker, and lower, the Bronson is all about balance, a trait that it has by the truckload. And the upshot is that the Bronson delivers just about anywhere you take it.


The Bronson is built using Santa Cruz’s top tier CC carbon fiber construction. By using some of the finest, and strongest, raw materials available, Santa Cruz is able to make its CC level frames extremely lightweight, while maintaining outstanding impact resistance, exceptional stiffness, and just the right amount of finely tuned flex to cancel out trail chatter. Of course, balancing these factors requires true mastery of carbon fiber, and the design team at Santa Cruz has proven time and time again that their command of carbon fiber construction is unsurpassed in the bike industry. The result is a frame that will hold up to years of hard riding, will provide a comfortable ride, and will do so at a very competitive weight.


This being one of the shinier Bronson builds, it’s to be expected that the components are similarly ready to tackle any trail you face. It begins with a class leading suspension from Fox: a 36 FLOAT FIT4 Performance Elite fork and the new FLOAT DPX2 Performance Elite air shock. This setup offers a supple stroke, on-the-fly adjustments at the flip of a lever, and easy tuning for both suspension gurus and those less experienced. SRAM’s phenomenal X01 Eagle 12 speed groupset provides the gear range necessary to take on big climbs and all-day rides, while the Guide brakes provide modulation and control in the face of unpredictable terrain. The Rockshox Reverb dropper post enables the necessary on-the-fly saddle height adjustment, while the Santa Cruz carbon fiber handlebar offers a perfectly tuned balance of stiffness and flex that simply surpasses many of the best aftermarket carbon fiber handelbars available.


This version of the Bronson is finished with Santa Cruz’s new Reserve carbon rims, which are laced to a DT Swiss 350 hubset. The Reserve rims showcase Santa Cruz’s carbon fiber expertise, with a highly refined profile and reinforced nipple beads that nearly eliminate any chance of failure. And should you defy those odds, the Reserve rims are backed by a no-nonsense lifetime warranty, just like Santa Cruz’s carbon fiber frames.


Details

  • Capable and versatile 27.5 trail bike to tackle any trail
  • 6in of climb-happy, enduro-tuned VPP suspension
  • Longer reach shifts weight forward for better traction
  • 74-degree seat tube angle optimizes pedaling efficiency
  • Carbon CC frame saves weight without sacrificing strength
  • X01 Eagle drivetrain features the ultimate bailout gear
  • Reserve carbon rims extend Santa Cruz's carbon genius beyond the frame
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Frame Material
CC Carbon Fiber
Suspension
VPP
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT DPX2 Performance Elite
Rear Travel
150mm
Fork
FOX 36 FLOAT FIT4 Performance Elite
Front Travel
150mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40 Series
Shifters
SRAM X01 Eagle
Front Derailleur
n/a
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle
ISCG Tabs
ISCG 05
Crankset
30t SRAM X1 Eagle
Crank Arm Length
[XS - S] 170mm [M - XL] 175mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP Team
Cassette
10 - 50t SRAM XG-1295
Chain
SRAM X01 Eagle
Brakeset
SRAM Guide RSC
Brake Type
hydraulic disc
Rotors
180mm Avid Centerline
Handlebar
Santa Cruz AM Carbon
Handlebar Width
800mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale
Stem
Race Face Aeffect R
Stem Length
50mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Pro
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth
Wheelset
Santa Cruz Reserve 27 AM Carbon
Hubs
DT Swiss 350
Front Axle
15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle
12 x 148mm Boost
Tires
[front] Maxxis Minion DHF [rear] Maxxis Ardent Race
Tire Size
27.5 x 2.3in
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
enduro
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime on frame

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