Santa Cruz Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 160mm
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Travel Rear 150mm
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Fork Fox Factory Float 36
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Groupset XTR, e*thirteen TRS Race
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5
Suspension Fork
FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm, 27.5"
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe RCT
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR M9100 SGS, 11/12spd
Shift Levers
Shimano XTR M9100 SL, 12spd, I-Spec
Cassette
Shimano XTR, 12spd, 10-51
Crank
E13 TRSr, 32T, Boost, 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL)
Chain
Shimano XTR, 12spd, w/Quick Link
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss 240, 15x110, Centerlock, 28h
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 240, 12x148, Micro Spline, 28h
Rims
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 27.5 28h
Spokes
DT Competition Race (28)
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR M9120
Disk Rotors
Shimano XTR Ice. Tech Rotors, Centerlock, 203mm
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Turbine R 50mm
Handlebar
SCB AM Carbon Bar 35x800
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 110 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Team Saddle
Seatpost
Rockshox Reverb Stealth, Discrete Lever, 31.6
Fit data
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 |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.41 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm | 344 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 703 mm | 703 mm | 737 mm | 737 mm | 761 mm | 761 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 821 mm | 821 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 49 mm | 47 mm | 48 mm | 49 mm | 53 mm | 46 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 110 mm | 111 mm | 111 mm | 112 mm | 109 mm | 107 mm | 112 mm | 113 mm | 111 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 588 mm | 590 mm | 597 mm | 599 mm | 606 mm | 609 mm | 615 mm | 618 mm | 629 mm | 631 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 389 mm | 423 mm | 419 mm | 440 mm | 433 mm | 463 mm | 459 mm | 493 mm | 489 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 545 mm | 545 mm | 578 mm | 578 mm | 602 mm | 602 mm | 625 mm | 625 mm | 660 mm | 660 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.3 ° | 75 ° | 75.3 ° | 75 ° | 75.3 ° | 75 ° | 75.3 ° | 75 ° | 75.3 ° | 75 ° |
| 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 | 65.4 ° | 65.1 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.1 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.1 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.1 ° | 65.4 ° | 65.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1138 mm | 1138 mm | 1171 mm | 1171 mm | 1195 mm | 1195 mm | 1219 mm | 1219 mm | 1256 mm | 1256 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 10 mm | 14 mm | 10 mm | 14 mm | 10 mm | 14 mm | 10 mm | 14 mm | 10 mm | 14 mm |
| Standover Height | 698 mm | 696 mm | 708 mm | 704 mm | 725 mm | 721 mm | 725 mm | 719 mm | 724 mm | 719 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 belongs to the Santacruz Bronson model. 77 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Santacruz Bronson bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Bronson R Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 3499$. On the other hand, Santa Cruz Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 2019, is the most expensive and costs 9899$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Enduro bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Santa Cruz Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 price was 9899$. In conclusion, this bike price is 175.05% higher than the price of the average Enduro bike.
Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 components
Fork
The Fox Factory Float 36 is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Super Deluxe RCT rear shock model, which has a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ carbon model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 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.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz Bronson XTR Plus Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 includes a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.
