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Bronson R1x
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle, XT |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Santa Cruz Bronson is a versatile enduro bike praised for its balanced travel, direct handling, and updated geometry that enhances both climbing and descending. Its VPP suspension system offers a responsive ride, though some note occasional harshness. The Bronson stands out for its genre-bending versatility, capable of handling a wide range of trails with poise.
Balanced travel for poised handling
Direct and predictable handling
Updated geometry improves ride quality
Versatile performance across various trails
High-quality construction and durability
Potential for occasional VPP harshness in the rear suspension
Suspension may feel stiff on small rocks and roots
Higher price point compared to some competitors
The Bronson is for someone whose trails and riding style are more rowdy than the 5010 is made for, but not as rowdy as the Nomad is made for.
BIKE MagazineThe Bronson expanded the universe of trails I was able to ride and I fell hard for it.Bicycling
The Bronson never felt outgunned.
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Dec 2018 · Mike Kazimer
It's more than just a mini-Nomad. Find out how the new Bronson stacks up.
Outstanding blend of plush and playful
Ideal all-rounder for riders who prefer technical trails
Build kit leaves little to be desired
Taller riders may want even more reach
Dec 2018 · Christoph Bayer
The Santa Cruz Bronson has already won a prize for the best release video of the year! But is the bike really as much fun as suggested in the clip?
You're guaranteed to have fun
Superb rear linkage
Excellent workmanship
Requires an active riding style
Chain comes off due to lack of a guide
Jul 2018 · Jamie Darlow
Santa Cruz Bronson has borrowed the Nomad’s new suspension layout, grown fatter wheels and longer geometry. Can it retain its Best Ever Trail Bike status?
Jul 2018
To each its own: While the third-generation 5010 argues its case for evenly matched travel, the latest Bronson proves it's here to eat its own slice of the pie too.
Jul 2018 · Francis Cebedo
How did they improve the Bronson V3? The answer is suspension, geometry, tire size and details. - Mtbr.com
Nov 2017 · Zach Overholt
What's it like to live with a Santa Cruz Bronson through the four seasons? Not surprisingly, it's quite enjoyable though it wasn't perfect...
Aug 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Super-taut, communicative, aggressively poised and punchily-driven trail dominator for dynamic riders. Buy if you love to attack flat out up, down or along every trail
Super-stiff but practically detailed premium carbon frameset and suspension system
Taut shock and fork suit the intuitively interactive VPP kinematics
No-holds-barred superbike spec, from the carbon bar to the colour-coded uber rims
Obviously pedal/pilot-interactive suspension feel won’t suit everyone
Can’t take the biggest tyres
Apr 2017
Santa Cruz Bronson CC carbon fiber mountain bike review. We tested this 27.5 rig to see if it was one of the best mountain bikes on the market.
| Frame | Carbon CC |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Pike RCT3 150 Solo Air Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Bottom Bracket | Included w/ crankset |
| Headset | Cane Creek 110 series tapered, cartridge bearing |
| Stem | Race Face Turbine R; 35mm |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Carbon 800mm Bar, 35mm clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado SLT |
| Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb Stealth; 31.6x125mm (S), 150mm (M-L), 170mm (XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT M8020 Side Swing |
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 32 Tooth |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1295; 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle Powerlock |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide Ultimate Type: SRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Race Face ARC 27 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition Double-Butted |
| Front Hub | Industry Nine Torch Torque Cap; 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Industry Nine Torch 148x12 |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR; 27.5x2.3, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 TR; 27.5x2.3 |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline; 180mm |
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Last updated March 15
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