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The Santa Cruz Bronson is back and with it comes a plethora of updates we are stoked about. Still the same versatile all-mountain bike we love, but now loaded with improvements to take our capability even higher, the Bronson receives geometry improvements, a redesigned suspension layout, and new frame features for its fifth iteration of quiver-killing domination. A slacker 64. 2-degree headtube angle and longer, size-specific chainstays offer more stability on steep terrain, and the steeper seat tube angle, averaging out at 78 degrees, puts us in a more efficient position for climbing. The redesigned Bronson has a new VPP suspension pivot layout to reduce anti-squat characteristics, moving the rear shock forward in the frame and parallel to the ground for a more efficient and smoother ride. The more progressive suspension kinematics give us a smoother ride and more traction, thanks to the lower anti-squat, giving us the best balance between a soft, comfortable, and active suspension and an efficient climbing bike. Additionally, the frame received a larger cutout above the bottom bracket to make sag reading and setup easier. The Bronson still sports its mixed-wheel setup for the best combination of speed, agility, and efficiency and its threaded bottom bracket and UDH configuration for durability and easy replacements. Of course, we can’t forget Santa Cruz’s beloved Glovebox internal frame storage, which allows us to stash tools, layers, and snacks inside our bike’s downtube for easy access. The finishing features for the Bronson 5 include chainstay and downtube protection, as well as a flip chip to slacken out our geometry for bike park days. The X0 Transmission build of the Santa Cruz Bronson is equipped with top-tier components. Hats off to Santa Cruz, equipping all of their builds, especially their higher-end builds, with premium components to match the price; no inadequate tires and casings, rotors, or outdated components we immediately want to swap out. On t…
