Bronson 90 2026

The original all-mountain bike and the standard by which all others will be measured, the Bronson is one of the first models that spring to mind whenever mountain bike riders around the world think about Santa Cruz. A true MTB classic renowned for its Swiss-Army Knife approach to trail shredding.

The Fifth generation Bronson pushes the boundaries with a new lower VPP™ link placement that is even lower than previous and more forward to optimise anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction. This is the best VPP™ we’ve ever made. There’s more traction on offer, and it makes for a very composed descender.

“Santa Cruz has possibly created the best feeling VPP™ bike I’ve ridden, aside from the bump-eating V10.” - The Loam Wolf 2024

“This bike represents perfection in terms of kinematics and geometry. Without a doubt, the best trail bike we have ever tested.” - MTB Mag (Italy)

The Santa Cruz Bronson makes use of a mixed wheel size, giving the benefit of high traction, fast-rolling 29" wheels on the front and agile, responsive 27.5" wheels out back, making for a playful, composed ride suitable for any trail you could wish to send it down. To virtually eliminate punctures and to enable the running of low, grippy tyre pressures the Bronson 90 wheels come set-up tubeless as standard.

The C spec carbon frames are identical to the pricier CC spec, though they use an alternative carbon lay-up process. This means that for a little extra weight, the cost can come down. The C spec frame is still covered by the industry's best Santa Cruz warranty and lifetime linkage bearing replacement program.

Santa Cruz Bronson Sizing -

• XS -4'8"+
• S - 5'1"+
• M - 5'5"+
• L - 5'9"+
• XL - 6'1"+

Specifications::Bronson 90

• Discipline: Enduro/Trail

• Material: Carbon C

• Front Travel: 160mm

• Rear Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: MX

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame - Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPPTM
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
Fork - FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM Eagle Transmission 90, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM Eagle Transmission 90, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM PG1275, 12spd, 11-52t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Bottom Bracket - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10
IS Integrated
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5”, 3C, MaxxGrip,
EXO+
Front Hub - DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear Hub - DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|TR AL
Front Rotors - SRAM HS2, 200mm
Brakes - SRAM Maven Base
Crankset - SRAM Eagle 90 148 DUB 32t
Handlebar - OneUp Alloy Bar
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips