Santa Cruz Bronson XTR 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 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" |
About this model
Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 belongs to the Santacruz Bronson model. Santa Cruz released 77 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Santacruz Bronson bikes models from 2019, here.
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
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Enduro bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Enduro bike is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 9899$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 price is 175.05% higher than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Factory Float 36 model. The travel on this model is 160mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
Santa Cruz Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 bike has the RockShox Super Deluxe RCT model installed, and has a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The wheels on Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 are the 27.5″ carbon type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Bronson XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. 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 Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 includes a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!
