Santa Cruz Bronson S Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,199$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 36
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Bronson S Plus / Carbon C / 27.5
Suspension Fork
FOX 36 Float Performance, 160, 27.5"
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe R
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
Crank
SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL)
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
Wheels
Front Hub
DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
Rear Hub
DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
Rims
Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5" RIms
Spokes
DT Competition (32)
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.6", 3C Terra EXO TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code R
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline, 200mm Front, 180mm Rear
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
Handlebar
Race Face Aeffect R
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Pro
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 | 1.5 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 S Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 is a Santacruz Bronson model. 77 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Bronson R Plus / Aluminum / 27.5 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3499$. Santa Cruz Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 9899$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Enduro bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of an Enduro bike that is reliable is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2019, its price was 5199$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Bronson S Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 price is 44.46% higher than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Bronson S Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Performance Float 36 model. The travel on this model is 160mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Super Deluxe R, with a travel distance of 150mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Bronson S Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Santa Cruz Bronson S Plus / Carbon C / 27.5 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
The Santa Cruz model is also equipped with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.