The core all-rounder with a wild side. When you can only have one bike, and your mission is to ride that bike into oblivion, the Santa Cruz Bronson GX AXS is the one. From manicured bike parks to blown out loamy berms, alpine lines to backyard trails, the Bronson is as at home in the air as it is in the dirt. For the rider with a Peter Pan disposition or who wants to get into a pan flat tabletop position, the Bronson encourages bad behavior.

Available in: Carbon C & Carbon CC
Wheel size: MX (29 Front, 27.5 Rear)
Front travel: 160mm
Rear travel: 150mm

Bronson Highlights

Minimal kickback on square-edge hits
Remains active while pedaling up and across rough, technical terrain
More sensitivity. The suspension is quite plush off the top, with fluttery small bump performance
Leverage rate provides predictable, consistent, progressive support

VPP Suspension

The Bronsons looks have changed radically. It wasnt to satisfy the ego of a designer or stand out, but rather moving the location of the lower link and the shock down low and forward was paramount in lowering the anti-squat for a wild bike like the Bronson.

MX Wheels

29-inch wheel up front and 27.5-inch in the rear. Provides stability and a lighter handling on the front due to the weight bias (greater BB drop from front axle). MX bikes feel more neutral when pointed downhill and the lesser BB drop to rear axle allows more influence on the rear. This gives confidence to point and shoot, but the ability to change lines or move the bike faster.

Millimeters Matter

Moving any of the VPP pivots a couple millimeters in any direction makes wild adjustments to the ride quality. The lower VPP link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction.

What is Anti-Squat?

Anti-squat refers to how much your pedaling inputs stiffen the suspension. Think of it as yanking your chain, and therefore your pedals, backwards every time you hit a bump. Not enough anti-squat and you have a bike that bobs under power. Too much and the bike will be harsh and not as able to absorb bumps while under power. Weve worked hard to improve (reduce) anti-squat on our bikes and the result is more traction and more freedom.

Reliable Hardware with Bearings for Life

The pivots and links are great at maintaining a consistent ride for many years. Its all very tough, reliable and easy to work on. Plus, owners get a lifetime of replacement pivot bearings.

Technical Specifications:

Frame: Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP

Rear Shock: FOX Float X Performance, 230×57.5

Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm

Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t

Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd

Chain Guide: N/A

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5×2.4, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+

Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29×2.5, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+

Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15×110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30

Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12×148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h

Rear Rim: Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30

Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm

Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm

Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth

Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t

Handlebar: OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm

Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm

Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy

Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Grips/Bar Tape: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice