Santa Cruz Bronson Complete Bike
What the checker saysnot checked
No fit check runs on a complete bike, and we will not pretend one does. A complete bike does not fill a slot in the builder, so the checker has no counterpart to compare it against and has never produced a single sentence about one.
The checker compares the dimensions listed in what we check, and what we don’t. “No conflicts found” means no conflict among those dimensions — not a guarantee that a build works. Errors mean it won’t fit; warnings mean it works but check; infos are notes.
$4,799.00 to $9,349.00 MSRP
What the maker states
- Wheel configs
- Frame takes 29"/27.5" wheels
- Travel
- Frame travel 150 mm (maker-stated)
- Shock eye
- Shock eye-to-eye 230 mm
- Shock stroke
- 57.5 mm (on 8 of 9 variants); 60 mm (on 1 of 9 variants)
- Shock mount
- Standard eyelet
- Maximum fork travel
- Approved for a fork up to 160 mm of travel
A value shown as a set or a range differs between this model’s variants and is never one variant’s spec.
The maker’s build kit
The maker’s own component list, taken from the page linked below. Nothing on this list has been fit checked as a set.
Bronson 5 70 (2026)
18 of 21 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base 160
- Rear Shock: Fox Float Rhythm (230x57.5) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Wheel: Race Face AR-30 29 Front (Boost) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Race Face AR-30 27.5 Rear (HG, Boost) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Shifter
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
- Cassette: SRAM XS-1270 Eagle Transmission 10-52
- Chain: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission Flattop
- Crankset: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission DUB
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Front Brake: SRAM DB8
- Rear Brake: SRAM DB8
- Front Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 200mm (6-bolt)
- Rear Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 200mm (6-bolt)
- Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Enduro 35
- Stem: OneUp Stem 35
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 (Steel)
- Dropper Post: SDG Tellis V2
Bronson 5 90 (2026)
18 of 21 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: Fox 36 Performance 160
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance (230x57.5) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Wheel: Race Face ARC 30 (29, OE) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Race Face ARC 30 (27.5, XD, OE) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission Shifter
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
- Cassette: SRAM XS-1275 Transmission 10-52
- Chain: SRAM Flattop (Transmission)
- Crankset: SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission DUB
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Front Brake: SRAM Maven Base
- Rear Brake: SRAM Maven Base
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm
- Handlebar: OneUp Carbon 35
- Stem: OneUp Stem 35
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3
- Dropper Post: OneUp V3 Dropper
Bronson 5 GX AXS (2026)
16 of 21 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite 160
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite (230x57.5) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Wheel: Race Face ARC 30 (29, OE) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Race Face ARC 30 (27.5, XD, OE) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM GX Transmission Pod (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Transmission
- Cassette: SRAM XS-1275 Transmission 10-52
- Chain: SRAM Flattop (Transmission)
- Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission DUB
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Front Brake: SRAM Maven Bronze
- Rear Brake: SRAM Maven Bronze
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm
- Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon 800mm (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Stem: OneUp Stem 35
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3
- Dropper Post: OneUp V3 Dropper
Bronson 4 S (2024)
18 of 22 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 4
- Fork: Fox 36 Performance 160
- Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (230x60)
- Front Wheel: Race Face AR-30 29 Front (Boost) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Race Face AR-30 27.5 Rear (XD, Boost) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5 EXO 3C MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle Trigger
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
- Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-52
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
- Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle DUB
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS41/IS52
- Front Brake: SRAM Code R (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Brake: SRAM Code R (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 200mm (6-bolt)
- Rear Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 180mm (6-bolt)
- Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Enduro 35
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3 35
- Saddle: WTB Silverado
- Dropper Post: OneUp V3 Dropper
Bronson 5 R (2025)
17 of 21 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base 160
- Rear Shock: Fox Float Rhythm (230x57.5) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Wheel: Reserve 30|TR AL front (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Reserve 30|TR AL rear (275) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle Trigger
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle
- Cassette: SRAM PG-1230 NX Eagle 11-50
- Chain: SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed
- Crankset: SRAM Descendant 7K Eagle DUB 32t (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Front Brake: SRAM DB8
- Rear Brake: SRAM DB8
- Front Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 200mm (6-bolt)
- Rear Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 200mm (6-bolt)
- Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Enduro 35
- Stem: OneUp Stem 42
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 (Steel)
- Dropper Post: SDG Tellis V2
Bronson 5 S (2025)
19 of 22 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: Fox 36 Performance 160
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance (230x57.5) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Wheel: Reserve 30|TR AL front (DT 370) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Reserve 30|TR AL rear (DT 370) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle Trigger
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
- Cassette: SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-52
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
- Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle DUB
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS41/IS52
- Front Brake: SRAM DB8
- Rear Brake: SRAM DB8
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
- Handlebar: OneUp Aluminum Handlebar (35mm rise)
- Stem: OneUp Stem 42
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3
- Dropper Post: OneUp V3 Dropper
Bronson Deore (2027)
19 of 21 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Base 160
- Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+ (230x57.5)
- Front Wheel: Reserve 30|TR AL front (Shimano) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Reserve 30|TR AL rear (Shimano) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: Shimano Deore M6200
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100 SGS
- Cassette: Shimano CS-M6100 10-51
- Chain: Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed
- Crankset: Shimano Deore M6100
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-MT501
- Front Brake: SRAM DB8
- Rear Brake: SRAM DB8
- Front Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 200mm (6-bolt)
- Rear Rotor: SRAM CenterLine 200mm (6-bolt)
- Handlebar: Burgtec RideWide Enduro 35
- Stem: OneUp Stem 42
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 (Steel)
- Dropper Post: SDG Tellis V2
Bronson 5 X0 AXS (2025)
17 of 22 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: Fox 36 Factory MY27 160
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Factory (230x57.5) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Wheel: Reserve 30|SL AL front (I9) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Wheel: Reserve 30|SL AL rear (I9) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM X0 Transmission Pod (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
- Cassette: SRAM XS-1295 X0 Eagle Transmission 10-52
- Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop
- Crankset: SRAM X0 Transmission DUB
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS41/IS52
- Front Brake: SRAM Maven Silver
- Rear Brake: SRAM Maven Silver
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm
- Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon 800mm (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Stem: OneUp Stem 42
- Saddle: WTB Silverado
- Dropper Post: OneUp V3 Dropper
Bronson 5 X0 AXS RSV (2025)
19 of 22 parts on this list are verified rows here and are linked.
- Frame: Santa Cruz Bronson 5
- Fork: Fox 36 Factory MY27 160
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Factory (230x57.5) (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Front Wheel: Reserve 30 HD Carbon front (I9)
- Rear Wheel: Reserve 30 HD Carbon rear (I9)
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 EXO+ MaxxGrip
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.4 EXO+ MaxxTerra
- Shifter: SRAM X0 Transmission Pod (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission
- Cassette: SRAM XS-1295 X0 Eagle Transmission 10-52
- Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop
- Crankset: SRAM X0 Transmission DUB
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS41/IS52
- Front Brake: SRAM Maven Silver
- Rear Brake: SRAM Maven Silver
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 180mm
- Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon 800mm (not a verified row in this catalog)
- Stem: OneUp Stem 42
- Saddle: WTB Silverado
- Dropper Post: OneUp V3 Dropper
9 verified variants
| Variant | Price (MSRP) | Weight | Source | Last checked | Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson 5 70 (2026) | $5,149.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-07-18 | Build with this |
| Bronson 5 90 (2026) | $6,099.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-07-18 | Build with this |
| Bronson 5 GX AXS (2026) | $7,249.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-07-16 | Build with this |
| Bronson 4 S (2024) | $5,899.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-07-16 | Build with this |
| Bronson 5 R (2025) | $4,999.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-08-20 | Build with this |
| Bronson 5 S (2025) | $5,899.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-08-20 | Build with this |
| Bronson Deore (2027) | $4,799.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-08-20 | Build with this |
| Bronson 5 X0 AXS (2025) | $8,299.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-08-20 | Build with this |
| Bronson 5 X0 AXS RSV (2025) | $9,349.00 | not stated | maker’s page | 2026-08-20 | Build with this |
What the maker states1 not published
1 further field the checker looks for is not published by Santa Cruz, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it, and that check stays silent on this complete bike. It is rotor adapter documented. Each is recorded as “not stated by the maker (not checked)”.
Source: each variant links the maker’s own page in the table above. Last checked 2026-07-16 to 2026-08-20.