LONG-TERM REVIEW - 2022 Santa Cruz BRONSON
Published at : November 25, 2021
Santa Cruz's new mixed-wheeled Bronson is a wonderbike!
► Read Vital's in-depth Santa Cruz Bronson review - https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Santa-Cruz/Bronson-MX-Carbon-CC-X01-AXS,34115#product-reviews/4095/expand
Video contents
0:00 - Introduction
2:18 - Nomad and Hightower
3:03 - Climbing
3:49 - Descending
5:44 - Durability
6:02 - Build and Parts
8:15 - Price
9:19 - What's the Bottom Line?
► Santa Cruz Nomad Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS_LcYE_UZ0
► Santa Cruz Hightower Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RaTjiScQYM
► Santa Cruz Bronson First Ride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ii7jsPCABg
#MTB #mountainbike #mountainbikes
Mountain bikes today are darn good. Certainly, there are some exceptions out there but by and large, when people ask what bike they should get, the reply is, "Whatever fits your budget, body, and is in stock." This has been a matter of internal discussion at Vital for the past year or so. Everything is getting four stars or better now because the bikes all meet or exceed expectations and abilities. If everything is so good now, how do we target the standouts?
Strengths
Efficient pedaler
Smashes rocks
Pops lips
Geometry hits a sweet spot
Ample frame protection
Santa Cruz 35 bars
Weaknesses
Short dropper post
No alloy versions
Highlights
Carbon C and CC frame options
29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheels
150mm (5.9-inches) of rear wheel travel // 160mm (6.3-inches) fork travel
VPP suspension design
Shuttle zone and bottom bracket protection
Guided, internal cable routing
Size-specific chainstay lengths
Lifetime bearing replacement
Lifetime warranty
Threaded bottom bracket with ISCG05 mounts
Boost 148 rear spacing with 12mm through axle
Measured weight (size medium, no pedals): 30.4 pounds (13.7kg)
MSRP $9,849 USD (as tested)
► Read Vital's in-depth Santa Cruz Bronson review - https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Santa-Cruz/Bronson-MX-Carbon-CC-X01-AXS,34115#product-reviews/4095/expand
Video contents
0:00 - Introduction
2:18 - Nomad and Hightower
3:03 - Climbing
3:49 - Descending
5:44 - Durability
6:02 - Build and Parts
8:15 - Price
9:19 - What's the Bottom Line?
► Santa Cruz Nomad Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS_LcYE_UZ0
► Santa Cruz Hightower Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RaTjiScQYM
► Santa Cruz Bronson First Ride - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ii7jsPCABg
#MTB #mountainbike #mountainbikes
Mountain bikes today are darn good. Certainly, there are some exceptions out there but by and large, when people ask what bike they should get, the reply is, "Whatever fits your budget, body, and is in stock." This has been a matter of internal discussion at Vital for the past year or so. Everything is getting four stars or better now because the bikes all meet or exceed expectations and abilities. If everything is so good now, how do we target the standouts?
Strengths
Efficient pedaler
Smashes rocks
Pops lips
Geometry hits a sweet spot
Ample frame protection
Santa Cruz 35 bars
Weaknesses
Short dropper post
No alloy versions
Highlights
Carbon C and CC frame options
29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheels
150mm (5.9-inches) of rear wheel travel // 160mm (6.3-inches) fork travel
VPP suspension design
Shuttle zone and bottom bracket protection
Guided, internal cable routing
Size-specific chainstay lengths
Lifetime bearing replacement
Lifetime warranty
Threaded bottom bracket with ISCG05 mounts
Boost 148 rear spacing with 12mm through axle
Measured weight (size medium, no pedals): 30.4 pounds (13.7kg)
MSRP $9,849 USD (as tested)
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