Product Description
Brand |
Santa Cruz Bicycles |
Category |
MOUNTAIN |
Seller |
Backcountry |
Over the years the Santa Cruz Bronson has become one of our favorite bikes around the office, a trusty steed that's known far and wide for its outstanding versatility that allows it to excel on everything from big backcountry rides to enduro racing and even some fast laps at the bike park. Now in it's third generation, the Bronson 27. 5+ S Complete Mountain Bike is more capable than ever thanks to several changes that improve performance across the board. First is the reconfigured VPP suspension platform that's now driven by the lower link, much like the Nomad and V10. This improves small-bump sensitivity, mid-stroke support, and bottom out resistance. The bike also gets a slacker 65-degree head tube angle that improves stability without sacrificing the agile handling this bike is known for. Tire clearance is also improved with enough room for up to 2. 8in rubber if you please, though this model comes equipped with 2. 6in tires that give you gobs of traction without the squirmy feel of plus tires. Diving deeper into the Bronson V3, the most noticeable difference is the transition to a lower-link VPP design like the one found on the Nomad and V10. The bike maintains the same 150mm rear travel as previous generations, but the lower-link VPP allows a more linear suspension curve for better sensitivity throughout the stroke, resulting in better small-bump absorption while retaining good mid-stroke support and smooth bottom out progression. The revised suspension maintains the same efficient pedaling and climbing performance of previous generations, but increases traction on rough trails and descents, letting you push your limits with more confidence than ever. The Bronson also sees some significant changes to geometry that push it further into the enduro spectrum. The reach and wheelbase are longer and the head tube is slacker, providing more stability during high speed sections of trail and long, technical descents. The geometry is also adjustable via a flip chip...
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