Santa Cruz Bronson 70 - 2026

THE CORE ALL-ROUNDER WITH A WILD SIDE

When you can only have one bike, and your mission is to ride it into oblivion, this is the one. From manicured bike parks to blown-out loamy berms, alpine lines to backyard trails, the Bronson feels just as at home in the air as it does in the dirt. For the rider with a Peter Pan disposition or anyone looking to get into a pan-flat tabletop position, the Bronson encourages bad behavior.

STYLE AT SPEED
A WILD SIDE FOR SIDE HITS

The Bronson’s suspension and geometry work in harmony to create a settled, assured ride that feels as if it's whispering to you, ‘You’ve got this. Don’t brake. Go for the side hit. Do it.’ You might even find yourself asking your riding buddies for another lap.

MILLIMETERS MATTER
ON THE TRAIL, IT FEELS OFF THE CHAIN!

This is the best VPP™ we’ve ever made. There’s more traction on offer, and it makes for a very composed descender. The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction, and minimal kickback on square-edge hits.

*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.

Frame
Material Carbon C
Frame Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
Travel 150mm
Weight 34.79lbs / 15.78kg
Wheel Size MX
Suspension Fork RockShox Lyrik Base, 160mm 
Shock FOX Float Rhythm, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Cassette SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide N/A
Crankset SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes
Brakes SRAM DB8
Front Rotor SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Rear Rotor SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Cockpit
Grips / Bar Tape Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars Burgtec Alloy Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 30mm Rise -or- e13 TRS Base Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Saddle SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Seatpost SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 S: 125mm, M: 150, L: 170mm, XL/XXL: 200mm
Stem OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem All Sizes: 40mm
Wheels
Front Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
Rear Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Valves Reserve Fillmore Valves

Specs
Bottom Bracket Shell Threaded 73mm
Rear Brake Mount 180mm PM
Chainguide_standard ISCG05
Shock Length 230mm
Fork Axle to Crown 571mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Front Derailleur Mount None
Headset Integrated (IS41/52)
Max Chainring Size 36t
Max Rotor Size 220mm
Max Tire Clearance 2.5"
Rear Spacing 148mm
Rear Travel 150mm
Recommended Sag 30%
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4mm
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower 30x8
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper 40x10
Shock Stroke 57.5mm
Suspension System VPP
UDH Compatible Yes
Water Bottle Mounts 1