Santa Cruz Bronson 3 CC X01 (2020)

Description

Not to be typecast. Santa Cruz’s most notorious thriller, the Bronson, is ready for action no matter what role it’s cast into. The Bronson has the biggest personality in Santa Cruz’ range. From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, each new generation redefines expectations of what a 150mm bike can do. 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 Santa Cruz’ 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. Santa Cruz offers 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.

Specifications

 

Frame

Carbon CC

Fork

Fox 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm 27.5″

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Air RCT

Shifter

Sram X01 Eagle

Rear derailleur

Sram X01 Eagle

Brakes

Sram Code RSC

Rotors

Avid Centerline, 200mm Front, 180mm Rear

Crankset

Sram X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t – 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL)

Chain

Sram X01 Eagle 12-spd

Cassette (Sprocket)

Sram XG1295 Eagle 10-50T

Rims

27.5”: Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5″ rims

27.5+”: Race Face ARC Offset 35 27.5″ rims

Hubs (f/r)

front: DT 350 15×110 28H, rear: DT 350 148×12 28h XD

Spokes

DT Competition (28)

Tires

27.5”: front: Maxxis Minion 27.5×2.50 DHF 3C EXO TR, rear: Maxxis Minion 27.5×2.40 DHR II EXO TR, tubes: Stans Sealant 2oz

27.5+”: front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5″x2.6″, 3C Terra EXO TR, rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5″x2.6″, 3C EXO TR, tubes: Stans Sealant 2oz

Handlebar

SCB AM Carbon Bar 35×800

Stem

Race Face Aeffect R 50mm

Grips

Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

Saddle

WTB Silverado Team Saddle

Headset

Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Weight

27.5”: 13.23kg

27.5+”: 13.33kg

Wheel size

27.5”

27.5+”