Bronson 70 2026

The original all-mountain bike and the standard by which all others will be measured, the Bronson is one of the first models that spring to mind whenever mountain bike riders around the world think about Santa Cruz. A true MTB classic renowned for its Swiss-Army Knife approach to trail shredding.

The Fifth generation Bronson pushes the boundaries with a new lower VPP™ link placement that is even lower than previous and more forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction. This is the best VPP™ we’ve ever made. There’s more traction on offer, and it makes for a very composed descender.

“Santa Cruz has possibly created the best feeling VPP™ bike I’ve ridden, aside from the bump-eating V10.” - The Loam Wolf 2024

“This bike represents perfection in terms of kinematics and geometry. Without a doubt, the best trail bike we have ever tested.” - MTB Mag (Italy)

The Santa Cruz Bronson makes use of a mixed wheel size, giving the benefit of high traction, fast-rolling 29" wheels on the front and agile, responsive 27.5" wheels out back, making for a playful, composed ride suitable for any trail you could wish to send it down.

The C spec carbon frames are identical to the pricier CC spec, though they use an alternative carbon lay-up process. This means that for a little extra weight, the cost can come down. The C spec frame is still covered by the industry's best Santa Cruz warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement program.

Santa Cruz Bronson Sizing -

• XS -4'8"+
• S - 5'1"+
• M - 5'5"+
• L - 5'9"+
• XL - 6'1"+

Specifications::Bronson 70

• Discipline: Enduro/Trail

• Material: Carbon C

• Front Travel: 160mm

• Rear Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: MX

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame - Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPPTM
Rear Shock - FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
Fork - RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM Eagle Transmission 70, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM Eagle Transmission 70, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain - SRAM Eagle, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10
IS Integrated
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5”, 3C, MaxxGrip,
EXO+
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30
Front Rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor - Avid Centerline, 200mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar - Burgtec Alloy Bar
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - Fizik Monte -or- SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips