Santa Cruz Bronson 4 CC MX XX1 Reserve, Oliven

If in doubt, take a Bronson out
You know what’s hard about choosing what model of Santa Cruz suits you? It’s having to narrow down what kind of riding you want to do. But what if you don’t want to be pinned down by labels? What if you want to just be a mountain biker in the broadest sense of the word? What if you want to choose how you ride rather than what to ride? If this sounds familiar, then try a Bronson.

The demo crew have a saying, ‘If in doubt, take a Bronson out’. The 150mm-travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP™ suspension design makes sure that there’s no wasted energy when heading back up for another go.

If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29” up front, 27.5” out back) show that the spectrum is a loop not opposite points on a scale. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that’ll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air.

From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, each generation of Bronson rider redefines expectations of what a mountain biker is.

150mm VPP travel
The 150mm-travel bike has enough travel to go deep on any landing and the VPP suspension design makes sure that there’s no wasted energy when heading back up for another go.

Geo to match
The Bronson’s chainstay length is matched to frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry and bike fit.

Tough Carbon Frame
Why scrap a frame when a simple bearing service can make one last a lifetime? That’s the stance on sustainability at least, and it’s why their carbon fiber doesn’t just mean lighter, it means tough as hell, lifetime warranty and crash replacement support.