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Bronson

Words by Hargroves Cycles on 02/03/2020 12:22:00

The new lower-link mounted shock configuration opens up greater possibilities for maximum bump performance, a supportive mid-stroke, and a barely detectable bottom out. It’s like our most capable all-around bike just had a set of afterburners bolted on.

With 150mm of VPP travel on 27.5-inch wheels, the Bronson continually rides the sharp edge between agility and stability. Ideal for negotiating tech-gnar one moment and fast flowing terrain the next, the 160mm fork travel and 65-degree head angle ensure handling remains refined. Meanwhile, the redesigned, one-piece swingarm keeps the rear wheel tracking on point however twisted you get.

There’s plenty of room to run up to 2.8-inch tires on plus rims. We offer build kit options for “regular” 27.5 and Plus using 2.6 tires. It feels like the sorta big is the sweet spot between the Velcro-like traction of plus tires and the traditional feel of a supportive casing on standard-width tires.

Its versatility makes it the go-to choice for those seeking a skeleton key bike to unlock unfamiliar trails with ease.

  • Key Features
  • Available in: Aluminum, Carbon C & Carbon CC
  • Wheel size: 27.5" or 27.5"+
  • Front travel: 160mm
  • Rear travel: 150mm
  • Priced from £4499 (MSRP)

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Summary

  • SelectedR / Aluminum / 27.5
  • Price£3599 GBP (MSRP)
  • Weight15.35kg / 33.85lbs
Frame Only Pricing:

Bronson A - $1999 USD

Bronson CC - $3299 USD

Please Note: Price and Weight information is subject to change.
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Summary

  • SelectedR / Aluminum / 27.5
  • Price£3599 GBP (MSRP)
  • Weight15.35kg / 33.85lbs
Frame Only Pricing:

Bronson A - $1999 USD

Bronson CC - $3299 USD

Please Note: Price and Weight information is subject to change.

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  • R
  • £3599GBP
  • 15.35kg / 33.85lbs
  • Aluminum
  • 27.5
  • RockShox Yari RC 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM PG1230 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Guide T
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Ride 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 27.5" Rims
  • --
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5"x2.5"
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 EXO TR 27.5"x2.4"
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • Race Face Aeffect 150mm
  • WTB Silverado Race Saddle
  • R+
  • £3599GBP
  • 15.58kg / 34.35lbs
  • Aluminum
  • 27.5+
  • RockShox Yari RC 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM PG1230 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Guide T
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Ride 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" Rims
  • --
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", DC EXO TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5"x2.6", 3C EXO TR
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • Race Face Aeffect 150mm
  • WTB Silverado Race Saddle
  • S
  • £4399GBP
  • 15.15kg / 33.41lbs
  • Aluminum
  • 27.5
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
  • SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • DT 370 15x110 32H
  • DT 370 12x148 XD 32h
  • Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5" RIms
  • --
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5"x2.5"
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 EXO TR 27.5"x2.4"
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Pro
  • S+
  • £4399GBP
  • 15.3kg / 33.72lbs
  • Aluminum
  • 27.5+
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
  • SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • DT 370 15x110 32H
  • DT 370 12x148 XD 32h
  • Race Face AR Offset 35 27.5" Rims
  • --
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5"x2.6", 3C EXO TR
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Pro
  • R
  • £4499GBP
  • 14.29kg / 31.5lbs
  • Carbon C
  • 27.5
  • RockShox Yari RC 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM PG1230 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Guide T
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Ride 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 27.5" Rims
  • --
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5"x2.5"
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 EXO TR 27.5"x2.4"
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • Race Face Aeffect 150mm
  • WTB Silverado Race Saddle
  • R+
  • £4499GBP
  • 14.52kg / 32.01lbs
  • Carbon C
  • 27.5+
  • RockShox Yari RC 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM PG1230 11-50t
  • SRAM NX Eagle
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Guide T
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Ride 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
  • SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
  • WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5" Rims
  • --
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", DC EXO TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5"x2.6", 3C EXO TR
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • Race Face Aeffect 150mm
  • WTB Silverado Race Saddle
  • S
  • £5299GBP
  • 14.09kg / 31.07lbs
  • Carbon C
  • 27.5
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
  • SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
  • DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
  • Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5" RIms
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5"x2.5"
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 EXO TR 27.5"x2.4"
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Pro
  • S+
  • £5299GBP
  • 14.24kg / 31.38lbs
  • Carbon C
  • 27.5+
  • RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM GX Eagle
  • SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
  • SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code R
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Race Face Aeffect R 35x780
  • Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
  • DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
  • Race Face AR Offset 35 27.5" Rims
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 37 Carbon Rim
  • DT Competition (32)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5"x2.6", 3C EXO TR
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Pro
  • X01
  • £6599GBP
  • 13.33kg / 29.39lbs
  • Carbon CC
  • 27.5
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate
  • SRAM X01 Eagle
  • SRAM X01 Eagle
  • SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS) 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
  • SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
  • Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • DT 350 15x110 28H Torque Cap
  • DT 350 148x12 28h XD
  • Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5" Rims
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim
  • DT Competition Race (28)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5"x2.5"
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 EXO TR 27.5"x2.4"
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Team Saddle
  • X01+
  • £6599GBP
  • 13.32kg / 29.36lbs
  • Carbon CC
  • 27.5+
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate
  • SRAM X01 Eagle
  • SRAM X01 Eagle
  • SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t - 165 (XS) 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
  • SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
  • Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
  • Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • DT 350 15x110 28H Torque Cap
  • DT 350 148x12 28h XD
  • Race Face ARC Offset 35 27.5" Rims
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 37 Carbon Rim
  • DT Competition Race (28)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
  • Maxxis Rekon, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Team Saddle
  • XTR
  • £8399GBP
  • 13.1kg / 28.88lbs
  • Carbon CC
  • 27.5
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate
  • Shimano XTR M9100 SGS, 11/12spd
  • Shimano XTR M9100 SL, 12spd, I-Spec
  • E13 TRSr, 32T, Boost, 170mm (XS-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • Shimano XTR, 12spd, 10-51
  • Shimano XTR, 12spd, w/Quick Link
  • E13 BSA BB
  • Shimano XTR M9120
  • Shimano XTR Ice. Tech Rotors, Centerlock, 180mm
  • Chris King DropSet 3 Black
  • Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
  • i9 A35
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, Centerlock, 28h
  • i9 Hydra, 12x148, MicroSpline, Centerlock, 28h
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 27.5 28h
  • --
  • DT Competition Race (28)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5"x2.5"
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 EXO TR 27.5"x2.4"
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Team Saddle
  • XTR+
  • £8399GBP
  • 13.1kg / 28.87lbs
  • Carbon CC
  • 27.5+
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate
  • Shimano XTR M9100 SGS, 11/12spd
  • Shimano XTR M9100 SL, 12spd, I-Spec
  • E13 TRSr, 32T, Boost, 170mm (XS-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • Shimano XTR, 12spd, 10-51
  • Shimano XTR, 12spd, w/Quick Link
  • E13 BSA BB
  • Shimano XTR M9120
  • Shimano XTR Ice. Tech Rotors, Centerlock, 180mm
  • Chris King DropSet 3 Black
  • Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
  • i9 A35
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, Centerlock, 28h
  • i9 Hydra, 12x148, MicroSpline, Centerlock, 28h
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 37 27.5" Carbon
  • --
  • DT Competition Race (28)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5"x2.6", 3C EXO TR
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Team Saddle
  • XX1 AXS
  • £9399GBP
  • 13.23kg / 29.16lbs
  • Carbon CC
  • 27.5
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12spd 10-50t
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Chris King DropSet 3 Black
  • Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
  • i9 A35
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h
  • i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 27.5 28h
  • --
  • DT Competition Race (28)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR 27.5"x2.5"
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 EXO TR 27.5"x2.4"
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Team Saddle
  • XX1 AXS+
  • £9399GBP
  • 13.23kg / 29.16lbs
  • Carbon CC
  • 27.5+
  • RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 160mm 27.5
  • RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-M), 175mm (L-XL)
  • SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12spd 10-50t
  • SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd
  • SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
  • SRAM Code RSC
  • Avid Centerline 180mm
  • Chris King DropSet 3 Black
  • Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
  • i9 A35
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
  • i9 Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h
  • i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h
  • Santa Cruz Reserve 37 27.5" Carbon
  • --
  • DT Competition Race (28)
  • Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
  • Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5"x2.6", 3C EXO TR
  • Stans Sealant 2oz
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
  • WTB Silverado Team Saddle

Frame Sizing

XS
4'8"142 — 5'1"155cm
S
5'1"155 — 5'5"165cm
M
5'5"165 — 5'9"175cm
L
5'9"175 — 6'1"185cm
XL
6'1"185 — 6'5"196cm


  • XSSMLXL
    AReach389mm15.31"419mm16.5"436mm17.17"459mm18.07"489mm19.25"
    BStack584mm22.99"593mm23.35"602mm23.7"611mm24.06"625mm24.61"
    CHead Tube Angle65.4°65.4°65.4°65.4°65.4°65.4°65.4°65.4°65.4°65.4°
    DSeat Tube Length370mm14.57"380mm14.96"405mm15.94"430mm16.93"460mm18.11"
    EFront Center703mm27.68"737mm29.02"761mm29.96"785mm30.91"821mm32.32"
    FBB Height344mm13.54"344mm13.54"344mm13.54"344mm13.54"344mm13.54"
    GBB Drop10mm0.39"10mm0.39"10mm0.39"10mm0.39"10mm0.39"
    HWheelbase1134mm44.65"1167mm45.94"1191mm46.89"1215mm47.83"1252mm49.29"
    IChainstay Length430mm16.93"430mm16.93"430mm16.93"430mm16.93"430mm16.93"
    JHead Tube Length100mm3.94"110mm4.33"120mm4.72"130mm5.12"145mm5.71"
    KTop Tube Length541mm21.3"574mm22.6"598mm23.54"621mm24.45"656mm25.83"
    LSeat Tube Angle75.3°75.3°75.3°75.3°75.3°75.3°75.3°75.3°75.3°75.3°
    MStandover Height694mm27.32"704mm27.72"721mm28.39"721mm28.39"720mm28.35"
    NEye to Eye Length210mm8.27"210mm8.27"210mm8.27"210mm8.27"210mm8.27"
     

    Seatpost Length100mm100mm125mm125mm150mm150mm170mm170mm170mm170mm

    Stem Length50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm50mm

    Crank Length170mm170mm170mm170mm170mm170mm175mm175mm175mm175mm

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