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2026 Santa Cruz Bronson 90 Carbon C Bike

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2026 Santa Cruz Bronson GX AXS Carbon C Bike

Model Year

2026

Intended Use

Enduro / All-Mountain

Rider

Unisex

Sizes and Geometry

Size

Reach

525mm, 523mm

Top Tube Length

662mm

Stack

668mm, 670mm

Head Tube Angle

64.2°, 63.9°

Head Tube Length

160mm

Seat Tube Angle

78.4°, 78.1°

Seat Tube Length

500mm

Bottom Bracket Height

344mm, 341mm

Chainstay Length

448mm

Wheelbase

1331mm

Standover

731mm

Sizes Additional Info

• Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in lower link shock mount
• Bottom bracket drop, all sizes: 29mm front, 10mm rear (High); 32mm front, 13mm rear (Low)
• All specifications listed are with 160mm travel fork with 44mm offset

View Full Geometry

Size	SM (High, Low)	MD (High, Low)	LG (High, Low)	XL (High, Low)	XXL (High, Low)
Top Tube Length	572mm	595mm	614mm	636mm	662mm
Head Tube Angle	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°
Head Tube Length	110mm	120mm	130mm	150mm	160mm
Seat Tube Angle	77.6°, 77.3°	77.9°, 77.6°	78.2°, 77.9°	78.3°, 78.0°	78.4°, 78.1°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Bottom Bracket Height	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm
Chainstay Length	437mm	439mm	442mm	445mm	448mm
Wheelbase	1208mm	1240mm	1267mm	1299mm	1331mm
Standover	721mm	723mm	725mm	727mm	731mm
Reach	435mm, 432mm	460mm, 457mm	480mm, 478mm	500mm, 498mm	525mm, 523mm
Stack	623mm, 625mm	632mm, 634mm	641mm, 643mm	659mm, 661mm	668mm, 670mm
Additional Info	• Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear • Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in lower link shock mount • Bottom bracket drop, all sizes: 29mm front, 10mm rear (High); 32mm front, 13mm rear (Low) • All specifications listed are with 160mm travel fork with 44mm offset

View Full Geometry

Size	SM (High, Low)	MD (High, Low)	LG (High, Low)	XL (High, Low)	XXL (High, Low)
Top Tube Length	572mm	595mm	614mm	636mm	662mm
Head Tube Angle	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°
Head Tube Length	110mm	120mm	130mm	150mm	160mm
Seat Tube Angle	77.6°, 77.3°	77.9°, 77.6°	78.2°, 77.9°	78.3°, 78.0°	78.4°, 78.1°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Bottom Bracket Height	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm
Chainstay Length	437mm	439mm	442mm	445mm	448mm
Wheelbase	1208mm	1240mm	1267mm	1299mm	1331mm
Standover	721mm	723mm	725mm	727mm	731mm
Reach	435mm, 432mm	460mm, 457mm	480mm, 478mm	500mm, 498mm	525mm, 523mm
Stack	623mm, 625mm	632mm, 634mm	641mm, 643mm	659mm, 661mm	668mm, 670mm
Additional Info	• Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear • Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in lower link shock mount • Bottom bracket drop, all sizes: 29mm front, 10mm rear (High); 32mm front, 13mm rear (Low) • All specifications listed are with 160mm travel fork with 44mm offset

View Full Geometry

Size	SM (High, Low)	MD (High, Low)	LG (High, Low)	XL (High, Low)	XXL (High, Low)
Top Tube Length	572mm	595mm	614mm	636mm	662mm
Head Tube Angle	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°	64.2°, 63.9°
Head Tube Length	110mm	120mm	130mm	150mm	160mm
Seat Tube Angle	77.6°, 77.3°	77.9°, 77.6°	78.2°, 77.9°	78.3°, 78.0°	78.4°, 78.1°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Bottom Bracket Height	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm	344mm, 341mm
Chainstay Length	437mm	439mm	442mm	445mm	448mm
Wheelbase	1208mm	1240mm	1267mm	1299mm	1331mm
Standover	721mm	723mm	725mm	727mm	731mm
Reach	435mm, 432mm	460mm, 457mm	480mm, 478mm	500mm, 498mm	525mm, 523mm
Stack	623mm, 625mm	632mm, 634mm	641mm, 643mm	659mm, 661mm	668mm, 670mm
Additional Info	• Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear • Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in lower link shock mount • Bottom bracket drop, all sizes: 29mm front, 10mm rear (High); 32mm front, 13mm rear (Low) • All specifications listed are with 160mm travel fork with 571mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset

Wheel Size

Mixed Wheel Size

Frame Material

Carbon Fiber

Frame Material Details

Carbon C front and rear triangles; molded shuttle guard, lower down tube, seatstay, and chainstay protection

Rear Travel

150mm

Rear Shock

FOX FLOAT X Performance, 230mm length x 57.5mm stroke

FOX FLOAT Rhythm, 230mm length x 57.5mm stroke

FOX FLOAT X Performance Elite, 230mm length x 57.5mm stroke

Fork

FOX FLOAT 36 Performance, GRIP damper

RockShox Lyrik Base, 35mm stanchions

FOX FLOAT 36 Performance Elite, GRIP X2 damper

Fork Travel

160mm

Head Tube Diameter

Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom

Headset

Cane Creek 50 IS integrated, IS41 upper, IS52 lower

Cane Creek 10 IS integrated, IS41 upper, IS52 lower

Cane Creek 50 IS integrated, IS41 upper, IS52 lower

Handlebar

OneUp Aluminum

Burgtec Alloy or e*thirteen TRS Base

Santa Cruz Carbon, 35mm clamp diameter
SM: 760mm width, 20mm rise; MD-XXL: 800mm width, 35mm rise

Stem

OneUp Enduro, 42mm length

OneUp Enduro, 42mm length; or e*thirteen TRS Base, 40mm length

OneUp Enduro, 42mm length, 35mm bar clamp

Grips

Santa Cruz House

Brakes

SRAM Maven Base, 4-piston
Rotors: SRAM HS2 6-bolt (200mm front, 180mm rear)

SRAM DB8, 4-piston
Rotors: SRAM CenterLine 6-bolt 200mm

SRAM Maven Bronze, 4-piston
Rotors: SRAM HS2, 6-bolt, 200mm front, 180mm rear

Brake Levers

SRAM Maven Base Stealth, tool-free reach adjust

SRAM DB8 Stealth, tooled reach adjust

SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth, tool-free reach adjust

Drivetrain

Shifters

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 12-speed

SRAM Eagle Pod Controller, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless

Front Derailleur

None

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 12-speed

SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 12-speed

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless

ISCG Tabs

ISCG05

Chainguide

None

Cranks

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission Alloy DUB

SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Alloy DUB

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Alloy DUB, 170mm width

Chainrings

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 32 tooth

SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 32 tooth

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, 32 tooth

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB MTB Wide, 73mm English/BSA threaded

Pedals

None

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop, 12-speed

SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Flattop, 12-speed

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth

SRAM Eagle Transmission XS-1270, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth

Rims

Reserve 30 TR AL, 30mm width, 28 hole

Reserve 30 TR AL, 30mm width, 32 hole

Race Face ARC 30 Alloy or Reserve 30 SL AL 6069, 28 hole

Hubs

DT Swiss 370, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with 36-tooth Star Ratchet freehub and XD driver

SRAM MTH, 716 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 746 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with HG driver

DT Swiss 370, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with 36 tooth Ratchet freehub and XD driver

Spokes

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing, 29" x 2.5"
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, 27.5" x 2.4"

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy rails

SDG Bel-Air V3, steel rails

SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy rails, ATMOS shaping

Seatpost

OneUp dropper

SDG Tellis dropper

OneUp dropper
Drop: 150mm (SM), 180mm (MD), 210mm (LG/XL), 240mm (XXL)

Seatpost Diameter

31.6mm

Seatpost Clamp

Single bolt, 36.4mm

Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions

12mm x 148mm (Boost)

Max. Tire Size

27.5" x 2.5"

Bottle Cage Mounts

One inside front triangle

Colors

Gloss Carbon, Matte Poblano Green

Warranty

Lifetime frame and pivot bearings

Weight

33 lb 3.2 oz (15060 g)

Miscellaneous

• V5 version
• Lower Link VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) rear suspension design
• Mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
• Geometry adjustable via two-position flip chip in lower link shock mount
• Internal cable routing
• Glovebox internal frame storage in down tube; includes fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse bags
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)

Price

$5,899.00

$4,999.00

$7,249.00

More Info

Introducing the 5th Generation Santa Cruz Bronson (2024 press release)

Santa Cruz website

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