Santa Cruz Bronson CC X01/ENVE Kit - DEMO

When we introduced Bronson, it took the market by storm, redefining what people expected from a 150mm trail bike. Equally at home in the Trans-Provence as it was on The Ridge, updating and improving it was going to be no small feat.

The most visible upgrade is the completely new VPP® link arrangement. The lower link tucks neatly above the bottom bracket, fully-recessed and protected from impacts. Meanwhile, the box-section upper link now mounts cleanly to the top tube and enhances lateral stiffness as a result. Shock rate’s been refined in the process too, delivering greater small bump sensitivity and a more progressive mid-stroke.

Geometry has also evolved subtly to meet demand from riders for a bike of this ilk. The seat tube angle’s been steepened, placing the rider right above the cranks and perfectly in position to lay down the power. Meanwhile, a one-degree slacker 66 degree head tube angle combines with a 20-25mm longer top tube and shorter chainstay length to create an evermore rally-ready geometry than its predecessor.

This CC-level carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as our C-level frame, but weighs about 280 grams less, due to the use of some lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Using this material in key places allowed us to use less material overall, which is what shaves off more than half a pound from the frame.

• Minor scuffs and scratches consistent with very minimal use, fitting and display purposes
• Excellent condition throughout
• Very minor signs of use to components

• Frame Material: Carbon CC
• Fork: RockShox Pike RCT3 150 Solo Air
• Shock: RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
• Rear Dérailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle
• Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle
• Chainring Size: 32 Tooth
• Crankset: SRAMX1 Eagle Carbon
• Bottom Bracket: Included w/ crankset
• Cassette: SRAM XG1295 10-50t
• Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle Powerlock
• Brakes: SRAM Guide RSC
• Brake Rotors: Avid Centerline; 180mm
• Headset: Cane Creek 40
• Bars: Santa Cruz carbon 800mm, 35mm clamp
• Stem: RaceFace Turbine Basic, 35mm clamp
• Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-on
• Front Hub: DT Swiss 350; 15x110mm Torque Cap
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350; 12x148mm
• Rims: m60/40 ENVE Rims
• Spokes: DT Swiss Competition DB
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR; 27.5x2.3
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR2 TR; 27.5x2.3
• Tubes: Stans Sealant
• Seat Post: RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6x125mm (S), 150mm (M/L), 170mm (XL)
• Saddle: WTB Silverado Team
• 148mm Rear Axle Spacing
• 150mm (6") VPPTM suspension
• 27.5" wheels
• Angular contact bearings maximize stiffness
• Bottle cage mount within front triangle fits piggyback shocks
• Collet axle pivots lock in place without pinch bolts
• Double sealed pivots for long bearing life
• Full carbon dropouts and disk mounts
• Full carbon frame and swingarm
• ISCG05 tabs (carbon frames only)
• Molded rubber swingarm and downtube protection
• Stealth and external seatpost cable routing
• Threaded Bottom Bracket