Product Description
Brand |
Santa Cruz Bicycles |
Category |
MOUNTAIN |
Seller |
Backcountry |
For most of our customers, and ourselves included, Santa Cruz's all-mountain bike, the Bronson, hits a very sweet spot were the Nomad is simply more bike than we need for the majority of our riding, but we want something with just a touch more travel than what the 5010 offers. Ask any rider who's thrown a leg over a Bronson and pedaled it on the trail and you'll get almost universal praise on how versatile the bike is, pedaling efficiently on epic backwoods rides while still capable on enduro race courses and even handling bike park laps. So we waited with baited breath knowing that Santa Cruz had a redesign in the works for the Bronson and was nervous that something would get lost during the transformation. However, the entire sport of mountain biking has progressed with higher speeds and more demanding terrain that's necessitated longer, more aggressive geometry for the ever-increasing capabilities of aggressive riders, and that's exactly what Santa Cruz delivers with the new Bronson Carbon CC Mountain Bike Frame. Beyond the geometry tweaks, it also receives a lower-link driven shock, inspired by the latest gen Nomad, that's sure to keep this bike at the top of the trail heap and further solidify its aggressive, all-mountain status. A quick glance at the geo chart on this third-gen Bronson reveals longer and slacker numbers that will help keep the bike more composed as it's put through its paces on rougher and steeper terrain. It's not enough to detract from its all-around versatility, so it's still a great option for riders that desire a plush, slack, long-travel bike that won't be a handful on days with big climbing, and you'll be glad you're on one when the trail points down. Santa Cruz lengthened the reach by approximately 15mm across the board for more confidence at higher speeds and better rider balance between the wheels, along with a centimeter lower standover height for a better fit with shorter riders and the ability to run longer dropper posts. The ...
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