Santa Cruz Bronson DVO Setup 9
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| Parts | Brand | Model | Additional info |
| Frame | Santa Cruz | Bronson Aluminum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Shock | DVO | Topaz | |
| Fork | DVO | Diamond 160mm | |
| Headset | Cane Creek | ||
| Handlebar | Renthal | Fatbar 780mm | |
| Stem | Renthal | Apex 65MM | |
| Grips | ODI | ruffian lock on | Green |
| Brakes | Shimano | Saint | XT Lever with Saint Calipers |
| Brake Levers | Shimano | XT | |
| Shifters | Shimano | Saint M820 10spd | |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano | SLX Shadow Plus | |
| Chainguide | MRP | ||
| Cranks | Shimano | ZEE | |
| Chainrings / Sprocket | Race Face | narrow wide | |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano | XT | |
| Chain | KMC | X10 SL Gold 10spd | |
| Cassette / Rear Cog | Shimano | XT | |
| Pedals | Crank Brothers | mallet dh | |
| Front Rim | Other | Novatec Diablo 27.5 | |
| Rear Rim | Other | Novatec Diablo 27.5 | |
| Hubs | Shimano | ||
| Front Tire | Specialized | Butcher 2.3 Grid | 27.5 |
| Rear Tire | Specialized | Slaughter Grid 2.3 | 27.5 |
| Saddle | WTB | ||
| Seatpost | KS | LEV Integra 150mm |
| General Info | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Riding Type | Trail / All-Mountain | |
| Weight | 30 lb 6 oz (13778 g) | |
| Additional Info | Instead of buying a new bike, I opted to invest in new suspension and I can truly say I'm loving the DVO set up. This Bronson feels so good to ride (like a new bike). It definitely helps that their shop is close to where I live, so getting my bike set up was a cool experience. | |
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Cant Climb
12/7/2017 6:31 AM
Sweet sweet build, except for the color and routing of the rear brake hose.....run the rear brake hose under the TT above/through the rear shock mounts then inside the rear triangle.
dan.wojo
12/7/2017 1:13 AM
Sweet build and can confirm that rear shock is hands down amazing. So buttery smooth and supportive. Easily tunable using positive and negative air chambers. So good I bought the Diamond boost too but waiting for new wheelset to run it. The wait is killing me.
alllc43
12/7/2017 4:59 AM
Thanks! I'm definitely a DVO fan boy after my experience with their stuff. The way they respond back when you need help is the first I've experienced with a suspension company.... Buttery smooth is spot on ?
iceman2058
12/6/2017 1:08 AM
Bike of the Day December 6, 2017!
alllc43
12/6/2017 5:09 AM
Thanks Iceman2058 this has been a great bike and seeing my son ride it now makes it even better that we get to hit the trails together.
bikeboardorblade
8/19/2016 10:29 PM
What can you compare the Topaz to? There aren't too many reviews or reports besides "awesome" or "I love it!"
alllc43
8/19/2016 10:39 PM
I was using the Cane Creek DB-CS. I wanted to try DVO after hearing so many good things about it. I'm glad I made the switch. 1. Setting it up was so much easier than the CCDB, especially based on how I like my shock to ride when I'm climbing. I could never get the CCDB to stay up in it's travel while climbing even with the CS turn on, it felt like more of a gimmick. With DVO Topaz the climb switch works just as advertised and I'm climbing so much better with it. Now let's go to the decent. After several runs on the Topaz I stopped to check and see if I had a flat tire because it was eating up chunking section like nothing. By no means am I pro rider, but I love to ride and this DVO set up has definitely put a smile on my face. I hope that helps!!! Not to mention you can call them and they will talk with you about the set up that best fits you.
bikeboardorblade
8/20/2016 8:16 AM
Very nice! I'm itching to give one a try. Enjoy the killer build!
NebulousNate
12/6/2017 5:02 AM
You wont regret it. Im running one on my 2017 bronson and it feels like a new bike as well. The monarch it replaced felt dead or muted to me. Impacts were absorbed but it didnt have much support at all. I put a band in the negative chamber of the topaz and three in the positive so its soft off the top but progressive through the mid and end stroke. I use full travel every ride and never feel it bottom. Its a solid shock and totally worth the cash. Beats out more expensive stuff easy. Hope this helps.