Despite the bronson being an impressive bit of kit, santa cruz have managed to improve it in every single way. Santa cruz bronson 2016 2018 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. While youve heard from tristan at wheelworks that boost isnt a game changer for the wheels themselves, having a 148mm rear end allows the frame designers more room at the bb area which gives them license to build a stronger frame with wider pivots and shorter chainstays and more tyre. The leader of the rat pack ridden by ratboy since the day it was born, the bronson has the biggest personality in our range. Now availble at an unprecendented carbon entry price point for r and s builds, the bronson sets the allmountain standard once again. I have for sale a 2016 santa cruz bronson cc frame custom built with full xx drivetrain, suspension was serviced over the winter, with wipers and oil changed. Here was a full carbon early adopter bike perched on the 27. Its still situated as a doitall trail bike, but tweaks to the geometry and suspension linkage make it a bike thats noticeably different from the first generation version. From the very beginning, santa cruz has done things its own way, building bikes for riders, by riders. I took it out once so far and compared to my old bike cannondale moto 2010 this is a huge step up. According to our reader survey, the santa cruz bronson is the second most popular enduro bike on the market today. Before i write anything about the 2016 bronson, i want you to know that i am an avowed santa cruz fanboy. The bike felt incredibly capable thanks to the lower, longer and slacker geometry, but still pedaled with the.
Now availble at an unprecendented carbon entry price point for r and s builds, the bronson sets the all. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. The santa cruz bronson and nomad easily tied for the ugliest bikes of the test group, but come out on top in terms of performance. This santa cruz website uses cookies for example to improve and analyze the website, for social media and to ensure that you see relevant ads. Nueva santa cruz bronson 2016 planet mountain bike. The winning formula is bronsons ability to deliver massive uphill capability too, thanks to a balanced geometry and efficient pedaling platform that speeds you between liason stages. Santa cruz bicycles r complete mountain bike competitive. The current santa cruz bronson has been one of the most popular santa cruz bikes to date. With a strong focusing on cuttingedge technology with a simplicity at its heart, shop the wide variety of santa cruz cycling products below or scroll down for more information.
Buy bronson 2 c bike 2016 by santa cruz from our bikes range grey, pink, yellow, womens, mens, 27. The santa cruz bronson took the world by storm when it was introduced a couple years ago. The santa cruz hightower was a tester favorite at the 2016 outside bike test. The vpp suspension is driven by a lowerlink mounted shock, marking a radical departure from the likes of bronson and hightower. Santa cruz bronson lo 2019 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. The other major development on the bronson is the sram xx1 drivetrain, which, with just one chainring and an expanded 11. Santa cruz s most notorious thriller, the bronson, is ready for action no matter what role its cast into. This is my 2016 santa cruz bronson c, the bike is in good condition just a few wear and tear marks on it as expected from riding. Santa cruz bronson modified 2016 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work.
Apr 01, 20 theyve been coyly mum on plans for a 650b bike when we spoke with engineering director joe graney recently, but the new santa cruz bronson 650b trail bike is proof that they simply cant ignore the new wheel sizes potential. Enter your email address to get new bike or product announcements, race news from the syndicate, and more. Mar 16, 2016 since you guys have a lot of time on the 2015 santa cruz nomad as well as this bike, how would you say the two bikes compare. Use bikologi to build a 2016 santa cruz bronson exactly how you want it. The bronson takes all the latest standards brought about as rolling updates last may across their. Ive found already that the new bike designs im riding this year are a step better than the best bikes i rode last year. Santa cruz tallboy lt carbon 29er full suspension user.
But from what i could gather in that time, the bronson climbs with a similar alacrity to its predecessor. New aluminum and carbon santa cruz models pinkbike. There are so many things i like about the santa cruz the beautifully formed carbon frame, the peerless lockingcollet pivot hardware, iscg05 mounts, aggressive geometry, outstanding lateral rigidity, a frame weight of just 5. Product details reinventing the bronson was going to be hard, but that hasnt stopped santa cruz making it even better. Santa cruz 2016 bronson 2 cc frame kalimotxo start fitness. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2017 santa cruz bronson carbon cc x01 bike. Find best deals and buying advice from consumers on santa cruz bronson cc 2016 from reevoo. Although my wallet might only afford me an aluminum build. Im currently riding a nomad but ive bee considering selling the frame and swapping all the components over to a bronson. Santa cruz bronson hi 2019 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. Santa cruz bronson 20162018 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. Santa cruz 5010 2016 2018 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work.
From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, each new generation redefines expectations of what a 150mm bike can do. Santa cruz carbon handlebars are warrantied for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Geometry has also evolved subtly to meet demand from riders for a bike of this ilk. Hit compare to see this santa cruz sidebyside with your bike. Santa cruz bronson 2 c bike 2016 bikes from biketart uk. Whether its tech trails, enduro lite or tackling alpine summers away, the new santa cruz bronson aluminium 2017 is the bike for the job. Jan 25, 2016 it gains a longer toptube, shorter chainstays, a boost 148 rear end and slightly slacker geometry. Nov 16, 2015 all santa cruz bikes have a threaded bb for creak free riding. Its been a great bike to me and i have had lots of fun riding it. Moving to the revised shock placement, the engineers at santa cruz sought to achieve a more linear shock rate with the fourthgen nomad, much like youd find with the v10.
From the world championshipwinning v10 to the beloved tallboy, we make bikes for people who live to ride. Santa cruz bronson aluminum s bikes for sale at the colorado cyclist. When you click on accept, you authorize santa cruz to use the cookies as set for our website. I really cant deliver much of a verdict here, since the trail i tested the bronson on was a shuttleaccessed descent with only one climb of any length. Santa cruz bronson 2 c s 2017 mountain bike mountain bikes. The bronson has the biggest personality in our range. The bronson is still santa cruzs mostversatile bike, but in addition to being light and efficient enough to handle allday slogs, the new bronson is more capable on both technical climbs and descents. We tested the 2017 carbon cc x01 bronson, pictured at left.
It was a 150mm travel bike that seemed outgunned by bigger bikes and out maneuvered by smaller travel bikes. While there was a lot to love about the original 5010, one frequent criticism of it and other santa cruz mountain bikes was that the top. Mountain bikes santa cruz santa cruz mountain bikes santa cruz tallboy 2016 santa cruz tallboy. The seat tube angles been steepened, placing the rider right above the cranks. The the upper up is 41mm and the lower cup is 52mm. The colours are for the 2016 model and hes talking about the cc model, but. Scroll down to see more high resolution pictures 2016 size. The santa cruz bronson is a sequel that rocks the new frame has lots of standover, and the bike feels low, small, and compact, which helps make it. Its still situated as a doitall trail bike, but tweaks to the geometry and suspension linkage make it a bike thats noticeably different from the. There is also a hipsterappropriate gloss carbon and sriracha option. Santa cruz bronson has borrowed the nomads new suspension layout, grown fatter wheels and longer geometry. Add this 2016 santa cruz bronson 2 c r carbon full suspension mountain bike to your basket for more information.
Ive possessed five of their bikes over the past decade, from the blur i bought in 2005 to the firstgeneration bronson ive been riding since 2014. We only email you when theres something really, really good happening. Xlx01 build kitexcellent condition 148mm rear axle spacing full carbon frame and swingarm 150mm 6 vpp suspension 27. Santa cruz bicycles bronson c 2014 there are various build options as with any bike, our demo model came with a custom tuned fox float ctd with rebound adjust rear shock to control the 150mm of vpp suspension and a rockshox pike rct3 sa 27. When you think santa cruz you may think of sun and surf, or maybe a blonde babe driving a red corvette. It is a favorite among riders from all disciplines of cycling, because it is a do it all kind of bike. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2016 santa cruz bronson carbon cc x01 bike. The bronson has the biggest personality in the scb range.
Santa cruz has obviously likes these new school handling traits, as theyve worked all of these tricks into their revamped bronson and 5010 models. Santa cruz bicycles will repair or replace at its option any frame it determines to be defective. The new lowerlink mounted shock configuration opens up greater possibilities for maximum bump performance, a supportive midstroke, and a barely. Exhire 2016 santa cruz bronson 2 c s carbon mountain bike black. For 2016, santa cruz has released the second generation bronson, which sees some pretty significant changes across the board. Jul 12, 2016 others, like the new santa cruz bronson, 5010, and tallboy were introduced in carbon only, but will now be followed with their more affordable aluminum siblings. Meet santa cruz s next generation, with redesigned vpp suspension and refined geometry. With a nod of the hat to santa cruz s roots and the industries most talked about wheel size, the bronson grew into the well regarded bike it is today. Santa cruz bicycles is dedicated to making the worlds best mountain bikes.
Seeing the newest version of the santa cruz 5010 27. Either way, santa cruz is now offering the latestgeneration bronson, tallboy and 5010 models in aluminum. Santa cruz bicycles 29 carbon s complete mountain bike. To learn more about cookies, click on cookie policy. Results for santa cruz bronson pinkbike buysell search. Continually riding that fine line between stability and agility, the santa cruz bronson carbon 27. Mountain bikes santa cruz santa cruz mountain bikes santa cruz nomad 2016 santa cruz nomad. Now that the blur has made its way back into santa cruz s lineup as their premier crosscountry race bike, the esteemed california company was free to finetune the tallboy into the trail weapon it was always meant to be. As you can see, the colors went from gloss blue to gloss olive and black. Santa cruz bronson aluminum s bikes the colorado cyclist.
Santa cruzs bronson 2 c s builds on the great bronson to create a modern enduro domination machine with the latest geometry and revised vpp linkage for improved control and reliability. The versatility of santa cruz bicycles bronson makes it the goto choice for those seeking a skeleton key bike to unlock unfamiliar trails with ease. If you have the wheels built, rather than purchased from a dealer, make sure they dish them correctly. Carbon bikes begin hitting stores in september 2015. I tested 5 enduro bikes in 24 hours to determine which one. The aluminum version of this bike uses integrated headset cups. Santa cruz bicycles bronson 2 c s complete mountain bike 2017. The bronson 2 is one of the best allround full suspension bikes available. Santa cruz since released a 2018 version, below at right.
Bike sheet is a complete database of mountain bike specifications and dimensions. Both feature shorter chainstays than before 432mm on the bronson and just 426mm on the 5010 and the reach measurement has grown by 1525mm on most frame sizes, making short stems more palatable. Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2014 santa cruz bronson r am bike. I will seriously consider getting a santa cruz whether its the tallboy, hightower, bronson, or 5010. Santa cruz nomad 2016 like most sites, this site uses cookies to make it work. First ride santa cruz bronson mountain bike action. Santa cruz took the successful original bronson and reworked the geometry to be longer and slacker, theyve added boost hub spacing and improved the popular vpp link arrangement.