Santa Cruz Bronson 5 Carbon C S Mountain Bike 2025 - Enduro Full Suspension MTB
The Santa Cruz Bronson 5 Carbon C S is designed to offer a playful yet confidence-inspiring ride. Its Carbon C frame, paired with 160mm of front and 150mm of rear travel from Fox suspension, ensures control and comfort on rough terrain. The mixed-wheel setup delivers the perfect balance of stability and manoeuvrability, making it ideal for both fast descents and technical trails. With the reliable SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and powerful SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes, the Bronson 5 S is ready for any trail challenge.
Key Features:
- Frame: Carbon C, VPP™ suspension, mixed-wheel compatibility for agility and stability
- Front Suspension: FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm travel for smooth control
- Rear Suspension: FOX Float X Performance, 150mm travel for superior shock absorption
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed, wide gear range for technical climbs and fast descents
- Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth, 200mm rotors for reliable stopping power
- Wheels: 29” front, 27.5” rear with Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II tyres
- Standout Feature: Mixed-wheel setup for enhanced performance on varied terrain
- Finance: Available with 0% APR finance options
The Santa Cruz Bronson 5 Carbon C S is built to tackle the most demanding trails with ease. Its Carbon C frame uses Santa Cruz’s renowned VPP™ suspension design to give you efficient pedalling on climbs, while keeping the bike plush and stable on rough descents. The mixed-wheel configuration, with a 29” front wheel for stability and a 27.5” rear wheel for agile cornering, strikes the perfect balance between speed and control.
The 160mm FOX 36 Float Performance fork and 150mm FOX Float X Performance rear shock work in harmony to soak up bumps and offer outstanding trail feedback, giving you the confidence to push your limits. With the SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, you’ll have a huge gear range to tackle tough climbs and rocket down descents, while the SRAM DB8 Stealth brakes provide consistent stopping power with their large 200mm rotors, ensuring control even on steep, technical trails.
Rolling on Reserve 30|TR AL or Raceface AR30 wheels, paired with Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II tyres, the Bronson 5 grips through corners and rough terrain with ease. The OneUp Dropper Post ensures that you’re always in the right position for technical sections or steep climbs.
Whether you’re hitting the bike park or venturing deep into the mountains, the Santa Cruz Bronson 5 Carbon C S is a versatile, trail-crushing machine.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm |
| Rear Shock | FOX Float X Performance, 230x57.5 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Bars | OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm |
| Front Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth, SRAM HS2 200mm |
| Rear Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth, SRAM HS2 200mm |
| Rear Mech | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Shifters | Sram GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Speed | 12 |
| Rims | Reserve 30|TR AL -or- Raceface AR30 |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h |
| Rear Hub | DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h |
| Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5”, 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+ |
| Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5”x2.4”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ |
| Seat Post | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy |
| Chainset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 32t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Chain | Sram GX Eagle, 12spd |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Santa Cruz Bronson Size Chart
|
Size |
Height (cm) |
Height (inches) |
|
XS |
142 – 155cm |
4’8” – 5’1” |
|
S |
155 – 165cm |
5’1” – 5’5” |
|
M |
165 – 175cm |
5’5” – 5’9” |
|
L |
175 – 185cm |
5’9” – 6’1” |
|
XL |
185 – 196cm |
6’1” – 6’5” |
Santa Cruz Bronson 2025 Geometry Chart
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 623/625 | 632/634 | 641/643 | 659/661 | 668/670 |
| Reach | 435/432 | 460/457 | 480/478 | 500/498 | 525/523 |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 150 | 160 |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 | 344/341 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| Front Centre | 771 | 800 | 825 | 853 | 883 |
| Chainstay Length | 437 | 439 | 442 | 445 | 448 |
| Wheelbase | 1208 | 1240 | 1267 | 1299 | 1331 |
| Top Tube Length (horizontal) | 572 | 595 | 614 | 636 | 662 |
| Standover Height | 721 | 723 | 725 | 727 | 731 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.9°/77.6° | 78.2°/77.9° | 78.3°/78° | 78.4°/78.1° |
| Bb drop front hi lo | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 | 29/32 |
| Bb drop rear hi lo | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 | 10/13 |
All measurements are in mm unless otherwise stated.
The above table shows the standard geometry for the bicycle as shipped, other geometry configurations may be available with certain bikes. Please contact us via Live Chat to find out more.
Santa Cruz Bike Sizing Tips
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, then you choose the size based on your personal preference.
A larger size frame will be more stable and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Another thig to consider is that not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
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