Santa Cruz Bronson 5 C Deore
All-rounder with an attitude
When you can only have one bike, and your mission is to ride it into oblivion, this is the one. From manicured bike parks to blown-out loamy berms, alpine lines to backyard trails, the Bronson feels just as at home in the air as it does in the dirt. For the rider with a Peter Pan disposition or anyone looking to get into a pan-flat tabletop position, the Bronson encourages bad behavior.
A wild side for side hits
The Bronson’s suspension and geometry work in harmony to create a settled, assured ride that feels as if it's whispering to you, ‘You’ve got this. Don’t brake. Go for the side hit. Do it.’ You might even find yourself asking your riding buddies for another lap.
Pull up, send deep
This is the best VPP™ Santa Cruz has ever made. There’s more traction on offer, and it makes for very composed descending. 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, and minimal kickback on square-edge hits.
Geometry
| s | m | l | xl | xxl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/478 | 500/498 | 525/523 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
| Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 437 | 439 | 442 | 445 | 448 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| BB Drop Front (Hi/Lo) | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| BB Drop Rear (Hi/Lo) | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1208 | 1240 | 1267 | 1299 | 1331 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
| Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4°/78.1° |
| Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |
Specs
| Frame | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Material |
Carbon C | |
|
Frame |
Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™ | |
|
Travel |
150mm | |
|
Weight |
34.85 lbs / 15.81 kg | |
|
Wheel Size |
MX | |
| Suspension | ||
|
Fork |
RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm | |
|
Shock |
RockShox Deluxe Select+, 230x57.5 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
|
Bottom Bracket |
Shimano MT501 68/73mm Threaded | |
|
Cassette |
Shimano Deore M6200, 10-51t | |
|
Chain |
Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd | |
|
Crankset |
Shimano Deore M6200, 32t S: 165mm; M-XXL: 170mm | |
|
Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Deore M7200, 12spd | |
|
Right Shifter |
Shimano Deore M6200, 12spd w/ Wolf Tooth Shiftmount Adapter for MM | |
| Brakes | ||
|
Brakes |
SRAM DB8 | |
|
Front Rotor |
SRAM Centerline, 200mm | |
|
Rear Rotor |
SRAM Centerline, 200mm | |
| Cockpit | ||
|
Grips / Bar Tape |
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | |
|
Handlebars |
Burgtec Aluminum Bar, 35mm S: 760mm, 20mm Rise; M-XXL: 800mm, 30mm Rise | |
|
Headset |
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB | |
|
Saddle |
SDG Bel-Air V3 Steel | |
|
Seatpost |
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 S: 125mm; M: 150mm; L: 170mm; XL-XXL: 200mm | |
|
Stem |
Burgtec Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm -or- OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm | |
| Wheels | ||
|
Front Rim |
Reserve 30|TR AL | |
|
Front Hub |
Shimano TC500, 15x110, 6-Bolt | |
|
Front Tire |
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ | |
|
Rear Rim |
Reserve 30|TR AL | |
|
Rear Hub |
Shimano TC600, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt | |
|
Rear Tire |
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ | |
|
Valves |
Reserve Fillmore Valves | |
| Ebike | ||
| Specs | ||
|
Bottom Bracket Shell |
Threaded 73mm | |
|
Rear Brake Mount |
180mm PM | |
|
Chainguide Standard |
ISCG05 | |
|
Shock Length |
230mm | |
|
Fork Axle to Crown |
571mm | |
|
Fork Offset |
44mm | |
|
Front Derailleur Mount |
None | |
|
Headset |
Integrated (IS41/52) | |
|
Max Chainring Size |
36t | |
|
Max Rotor Size |
220mm | |
|
Max Tire Clearance May vary according to tire and rim model |
2.5" | |
|
Rear Spacing |
148mm | |
|
Rear Travel |
150mm | |
|
Recommended Sag |
30% | |
|
Seat Clamp Diameter |
36.4mm | |
|
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower |
30x8 | |
|
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper |
40x10 | |
|
Shock Stroke |
57.5mm | |
|
Suspension System |
VPP | |
|
UDH Compatible |
Yes | |
|
Water Bottle Mounts |
1 | |
