Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon - XE Kit

Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon - XE Kit

Living Up To The Hype

When SCB introduced Bronson, it took the market by storm, redefining what people expected from a 150mm trail bike. Equally at home in the Trans-Provence as it was on The Ridge, updating and improving it was going to be no small feat.

The most visible upgrade is the completely new VPP® link arrangement. The lower link tucks neatly above the bottom bracket, fully-recessed and protected from impacts. Meanwhile the box-section upper link now mounts cleanly to the top tube and enhances lateral stiffness as a result. Shock rate’s been refined in the process too, delivering greater small bump sensitivity and a more progressive mid-stroke.

Geometry has also evolved subtly to meet demand from riders for a bike of this ilk. The seat tube angle’s been steepened, placing the rider right above the cranks and perfectly in position to lay down the power. Meanwhile a one-degree slacker 66 degree head tube angle combines with a 20-25mm longer top tube and shorter chainstay length to create an evermore rally-ready geometry than its predecessor.

148mm Rear Axle Spacing

150mm (6") VPP™ suspension

27.5" wheels

Bottle cage mount within front triangle fits piggyback shocks

Collet axle pivots lock in place without pinch bolts

Double sealed pivots for long bearing life

Full carbon dropouts and disk mounts

Full carbon frame and swingarm

ISCG05 tabs (carbon frames only)

Molded rubber swingarm and downtube protection

Radial contact bearings maximize stiffness

Sizes: S, M, L, XL

Stealth and external seatpost cable routing

Threaded Bottom Bracket

• Kit: XE
• Weight: 12.85kg / 28.32lbs
• Fork: FOX 36 F150 Performance Elite
• Shock: FOX Float Performance Elite DPX
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8000
• Shifters: Shimano XT M8000
• Crankset: Race Face Turbine 30T
• Cassette: E13 TRS Race 11SPD Cassette 9-46T
• Chain: Shimano SLX M7000
• Bottom Bracket: 
• Brakes: Shimano XT M8000
• Brake Rotors: Shimano RT86 Ice Tech 180mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40 ZS Headset
• Bars: Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
• Stem: Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
• Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
• Front Hub: Novatec D641 Front Disc Hub 15x110
• Rear Hub: Novatec D642 Rear Hub 12x148 (XD)
• Rims: Race Face AR 27 27.5 32h
• Spokes: DT Competition (28)
• Nipples: Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (28)
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5x2.3 EXO TR
• Tubes: Stans Sealant 2oz
• Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Pro