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Santa Cruz Bronson Aluminum R+

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Since the day it was born the Bronson has had the biggest personality in Santa Cruz's range of bikes. From flat out on the trail to fully flat over a table, each new generation redefines expectations of what a 150mm bike can do. The new lower-link mounted shock configuration opens up greater possibilities for maximum bump performance, a supportive mid-stroke, and a barely detectable bottom out. With 150mm of VPP travel on 27.5-inch wheels, the Bronson continually rides the sharp edge between agility and stability. Ideal for negotiating tech-gnar one moment and fast flowing terrain the next, the 160mm fork travel and 65-degree head angle ensure handling remains refined. Meanwhile, the redesigned, one-piece swingarm keeps the rear wheel tracking on point however twisted you get.

There’s plenty of room to run up to 2.8-inch tires on plus rims. Santa Cruz offers build kit options for “regular” 27.5 and Plus using 2.6 tires. It feels like sorta-big is the sweet spot between the Velcro-like traction of plus tires and the traditional feel of a supportive casing on standard-width tires.

The Bronson Aluminum R+ takes advantage of today's excellent selection of budget-friendly components, featuring SRAM's NX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain, SRAM Guide T hydraulic disc brakes paired to 200mm front and 180mm rear rotors, and a Race Face bar and stem combo. A tubeless-ready WTB wheelset wrapped in 2.6-inch Maxxis Minion tires provide extra bite when things get loose, and the RockShox Yari fork and Super Deluxe shock complement the VPP suspension design, giving you off-the-top response with the capability for big airs when you're ready.

Specs

Frame Bronson Aluminum
Fork RockShox Yari MotionControl RC, 160mm, 27.5
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe R
Axles Front: 110 x 15mm
Rear: 148 x 12mm
Rims/Wheels WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 27.5
Hubs Front: SRAM MTH 716, Torque Cap, 32h
Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 32h
Spokes DT Competition (32)
Tires Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", DC EXO TR
Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5"x2.6", 3C EXO TR
Crankset SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB - 170mm (XS,S), 175mm (M-XL)
Chainrings 32t
Chain SRAM NX Eagle
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle
Cassette/Rear Cogs SRAM PG1230 11-50t
Shifters SRAM NX Eagle
Handlebars Race Face Aeffect R
Tape/Grips Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Stem Race Face Ride 50mm
Brakes SRAM Guide T w/ Avid Centerline rotors, 200mm Front, 180mm Rear
Saddle WTB Silverado Race Saddle
Seat Post Race Face Aeffect, 31.6
Accessories & Extras Stans Sealant 2oz

* Subject to change without notice.

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