Santa Cruz Bronson 90 - 2026

THE CORE ALL-ROUNDER WITH A WILD SIDE

When you can only have one bike, and your mission is to ride it into oblivion, this is the one. From manicured bike parks to blown-out loamy berms, alpine lines to backyard trails, the Bronson feels just as at home in the air as it does in the dirt. For the rider with a Peter Pan disposition or anyone looking to get into a pan-flat tabletop position, the Bronson encourages bad behavior.

STYLE AT SPEED
A WILD SIDE FOR SIDE HITS

The Bronson’s suspension and geometry work in harmony to create a settled, assured ride that feels as if it's whispering to you, ‘You’ve got this. Don’t brake. Go for the side hit. Do it.’ You might even find yourself asking your riding buddies for another lap.

MILLIMETERS MATTER
ON THE TRAIL, IT FEELS OFF THE CHAIN!

This is the best VPP™ we’ve ever made. There’s more traction on offer, and it makes for a very composed descender. The lower VPP™ link is placed low and forward to optimize anti-squat. The result is a plush, open feel with a lot of traction, and minimal kickback on square-edge hits.

*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.

Frame
Material Carbon C
Frame Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
Travel 150mm
Weight 34.14lbs / 15.48kg
Wheel Size MX
Suspension
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Shock FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5
Drivetrain 
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB 
Cassette SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t 
Chain SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide N/A
Crankset SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t All Sizes: 170mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Brakes
Brakes SRAM Maven Base
Front Rotor SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor SRAM HS2 180mm
Cockpit
Grips / Bar Tape Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars OneUp Aluminum Bar S: 35x760mm, 20mm Rise, M/L/XL/XXL: 35x800mm, 35mm Rise
Headset Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Saddle SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Seatpost OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 150mm, M: 180m, L/XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm
Stem OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm
Wheels
Front Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Front Hub DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
Rear Rim Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear Hub DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Valves Reserve Fillmore Valves
Specs
Bottom Bracket Shell Threaded 73mm
Rear Brake Mount 180mm PM
Chainguide_standard ISCG05
Shock Length 230mm
Fork Axle to Crown 571mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Front Derailleur Mount None
Headset Integrated (IS41/52)
Max Chainring Size 36t
Max Rotor Size 220mm
Max Tire Clearance 2.5"
Rear Spacing 148mm
Rear Travel 150mm
Recommended Sag 30%
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4mm
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower 30x8
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper 40x10
Shock Stroke 57.5mm
Suspension System VPP
UDH Compatible Yes
Water Bottle Mounts 1