Santa Cruz Bronson XT / Carbon C / MX 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
6,949$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 36
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS High
142cm - 156cm
XS Low
142cm - 156cm
SM High
154cm - 166cm
SM Low
154cm - 166cm
MD High
164cm - 176cm
MD Low
164cm - 176cm
LG High
174cm - 186cm
LG Low
174cm - 186cm
XL High
184cm - 196cm
XL Low
184cm - 196cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Bronson XT / Carbon C / MX
Suspension Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance Elite, 160mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
Cassette
Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t
Crank
Shimano XT M8120 32t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
Shimano XT, 12spd
Wheels
Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rims
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 Rims
Spokes
Sapim Race
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29"x2.5, 3C, Maxx- Grip, EXO, TR (27.5” tire on size XS), Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO, TR
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT 8120
Disk Rotors
Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 203mm/180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
Grips
Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS High | XS Low | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 341 mm | 344 mm | 341 mm | 344 mm | 341 mm | 344 mm | 341 mm | 344 mm | 341 mm |
| Front Center | 722 mm | 722 mm | 757 mm | 757 mm | 786 mm | 786 mm | 811 mm | 810 mm | 842 mm | 842 mm |
| Rake | 37 mm | 38 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 127 mm | 127 mm | 127 mm | 128 mm | 127 mm | 128 mm | 126 mm | 128 mm | 127 mm | 128 mm |
| Stack | 598 mm | 599 mm | 621 mm | 623 mm | 630 mm | 632 mm | 639 mm | 641 mm | 653 mm | 655 mm |
| Reach | 409 mm | 406 mm | 434 mm | 431 mm | 459 mm | 456 mm | 479 mm | 476 mm | 504 mm | 501 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 540 mm | 546 mm | 574 mm | 579 mm | 603 mm | 608 mm | 627 mm | 631 mm | 657 mm | 661 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.6 ° | 76.9 ° | 77.2 ° | 76.7 ° | 77.1 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.9 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.4 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 mm | 370 mm | 380 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.7 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.7 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.7 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.7 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.7 ° | 64.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 436 mm | 435 mm | 436 mm | 439 mm | 440 mm | 442 mm | 443 mm | 446 mm | 447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 mm | 1158 mm | 1192 mm | 1193 mm | 1225 mm | 1226 mm | 1253 mm | 1253 mm | 1288 mm | 1289 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 10 mm | 13 mm | 29 mm | 32 mm | 29 mm | 32 mm | 29 mm | 32 mm | 29 mm | 32 mm |
| Standover Height | 705 mm | 702 mm | 713 mm | 710 mm | 735 mm | 731 mm | 733 mm | 730 mm | 732 mm | 729 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 142 cm | 142 cm | 154 cm | 154 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 156 cm | 156 cm | 166 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 196 cm | 196 cm |
Model Overview
Bronson XT / Carbon C / MX belongs to the Santacruz Bronson model. Santa Cruz launched 77 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Santacruz Bronson bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Bronson R / Carbon C / MX 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 5049$. Santa Cruz Bronson XX1 / AXS / RSV / Carbon CC / MX 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 11399$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Enduro bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6949$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 93.08% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the Fox Performance Elite Float 36 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 160mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ model, with a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Bronson XT / Carbon C / MX bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz Bronson XT / Carbon C / MX has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Bronson XT / Carbon C / MX comes in 10 sizes, that range from 142 cm – 196 cm (4.66 ft – 6.43 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz Bronson XT / Carbon C / MX comes with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.