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Bronson 27.5 S Mountain Bike

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Bronson 27.5 S Complete Mountain Bike

If there was a cult classic within Santa Cruz's lineup, it would be the Bronson. Since its original release, its taken the trails by storm everywhere from all-day backwoods exploration missions, to bike park laps with the masses, and who can blame its loyal followers? With 150mm of supple VPP suspension, the bike is capable of doing anything you ask it to, and more. The Bronson is a jack of all trades that's equally confident taking the straight line through a chunky rock garden as it is airing over it entirely. The newest version of the Bronson (now in its third generation) receives a new lower-link VPP design inspired by the Nomad, longer and slacker geometry that's also adjustable, and compatibility with up to 2.8in wide plus tires in order to meet the increasing versatility riders demand from a modern mountain bike. With these cumulative changes, the Bronson 27.5+ S Complete Mountain Bike is ready to tackle aggressive terrain with even more speed, fun, and confidence.


The most noticeable difference with the new Bronson is the transition to a lower-link VPP design like the one found on the Nomad and V10. The bike maintains the same 150mm rear travel as previous generations, but the lower-link VPP allows a more linear suspension curve for better sensitivity throughout the stroke, resulting in better small-bump absorption while retaining good mid-stroke support and smooth bottom out progression. The revised suspension maintains the same efficient pedaling and climbing performance of previous generations, but increases traction on rough trails and descents, letting you push your limits with more confidence than ever.


The Bronson also sees some significant changes to geometry that push it further into the enduro spectrum. The reach and wheelbase are longer and the head tube is slacker, providing more stability during high speed sections of trail and long, technical descents. The geometry is also adjustable via a flip chip in the linkage, allowing you to tune the handling to suit the trail at hand. Of course, Santa Cruz understands that pedaling prowess matters on an all-mountain bike, so they balanced the long and slack geo by steepening the seat tube angle to 75.3-degrees in the high geometry position and 75-degrees in the low position. This puts the rider in a better position for putting power down to the pedals and combined with the inherent efficiency of the VPP platform, the bike tackles tough climbs very well for a bike with six inches of travel.


The last major change is the increased tire clearance on the frame. The new Bronson can accept up to a 2.8in tire with the flip-chip in the high position. This version comes with 2.6in tires on 35mm internal width rims, which finds a good balance between the precise handling and lower rolling resistance of 2.3 - 2.5in tires and the rock-crawling traction of meaty plus tires. Should you want to throw some 2.8in rubber on there, these rims are wide enough to support it with a good tread profile.


This particular bike comes with a bombproof aluminum frame backed by Santa Cruz's renowned lifetime warranty, as well as components that leave nothing to be desired for the pragmatic rider. The GX Eagle drivetrain has a seriously wide gear range capable of tackling steep terrain both up and down the mountain, with a 50t bailout gear for exceptionally tough climbs—all while delivering quiet operation, infallible chain retention, and precise shifts for quick accelerations. When you have to keep your momentum in check, DH-worthy SRAM Code R brakes do it well with plenty of stopping power and modulation. The 160mm Fox fork with burly 36mm stanchions is torsionally stiff and works well with the Rockshox Super Deluxe R rear shock to damp rough trails while delivering uncompromising traction. Lastly, proven Maxxis rubber keeps the bike glued to the ground on everything from fast hardpack straightaways to super loose silty corners, and comes set up tubeless for self-sealing peace of mind out on the trail.


Details

  • Santa Cruz's cult-classic is ready for another season of trail taming
  • Conquer any trail with 6in of smooth and efficient travel
  • Lower-link VPP suspension improves plushness and sensitivity
  • Boost confidence on speedy descents with longer, slacker geometry
  • Stay perched for punchy climbs with steep seat tube
  • Adjustable geometry via flip chip suits a wide range of terrain
  • Clearance for up to 27.5 x 2.8in lofty plus-sized tires
  • Comes with a sturdy aluminum frame and a workhorse build kit
  • Item #SNZK16F
Frame Material
aluminum
Suspension
VPP
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Rear Travel
150mm
Fork
RockShox Lyrik Select+
Front Travel
160mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-spd
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-spd
ISCG Tabs
ISCG-05
Crankset
SRAM Stylo 7k
Chainring Sizes
32t
Crank Arm Length
[extra-small] 165mm, [small] 170mm, [medium, large, extra large, extra-extra large] 175mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB
Bottom Bracket Type
English Threaded
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12-spd
Cassette Range
10 - 50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-spd
Brakeset
SRAM Code R
Brake Type
post-mount hydraulic disc
Rotors
Avid Centerline, 180mm
Handlebar
Race Face Aeffect R
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale
Stem
Race Face Aeffect R
Saddle
WTB Silverado Pro
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth
Wheelset
RaceFace AR Offset 30
Hubs
DT Swiss 370
Front Axle
15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle
12 x 148mm Boost
Tires
[front] Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C EXO TR, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C EXO TR
Tire Size
[front] 2.5 x 27.5in, [rear] 2.4 x 27.5in
Pedals
not included
Recommended Use
enduro
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime on frame

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