2022 Santa Cruz Bronson
Santa Cruz's wild child just got wilder
The Bronson has long been Santa Cruz's rowdy 27.5" trail bike that inspires riders to get kooky on the mountain, but for the 2022 model year this iconic bike got some major upgrades that you've got to check out.
- Wheel size: Mixed (MX) - 29 front / 27.5 rear
- Size range: XS - XL (XS is full 27.5)
- Frame material: C or CC carbon
- Front travel: 160mm
- Rear travel: 150mm
Who it's for
The 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson is for riders who use every obstacle as an excuse to get air.
It's for riders who love snappy handling that you can whip around like a pair of trail-shredding nunchucks.
And it's for riders who are looking for the kind of downhill capability that knows no limits.
Why you'll love it
You'll love the new Bronson's mixed wheel setup that gives you the best of 27.5" agility and 29er rollover power.
Plus, the geometry changes ensure that every rider in every size gets the same great ride quality.
What's new on the 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson?
There are a few key changes to the 2022 Bronson that make it even wilder and more fun than ever. Check them out below.
MX Wheels (29/27.5)
Designed for maximum fun, the 29er front wheel eats up rocks and roots for great descending ability, while the 27.5" rear wheel retains the Bronson's legendary flickability.
Size-Specific Geometry
The Bronon's chainstays and seat tube angles are now size-specific, meaning that whether you're tall or small you'll get the same killer ride quality.
Roomier & rowdier
The reach is 15mm longer, the stack is 20mm higher, and the head tube is slacker at 64.5°. All that means you'll be more confident on descents and in the air.
2022 Santa Cruz Bronson Geometry
Check out the full 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson's geo below, and make sure you check out the proportional chain stays and seat tube angles. This bike is designed with trail-shredding wildness in mind.
| Size | XS (Low/High) | S (Low/High) | M (Low/High) | L (Low/High) | XL (Low/High) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27.5 | MX | MX | MX | MX |
| Reach | 402 / 405mm | 427 / 430mm | 452 / 455mm | 472 / 475mm | 497 / 500mm |
| Stack | 595 / 594mm | 619 / 617mm | 628 / 626 | 637 / 635mm | 651 / 649mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.5 / 64.7° | 64.5 / 64.7° | 64.5 / 64.7° | 64.5 / 64.7° | 64.5 / 64.7° |
| Seat Tube Length | 370 / 370mm | 380 / 380mm | 405 / 405mm | 430 / 430mm | 460 / 460mm |
| Front Center | 722 / 722mm | 757 / 757mm | 786 / 786mm | 810 / 811mm | 842 / 842mm |
| BB Height | 341 / 344mm | 341 / 344mm | 341 / 344mm | 341 / 344mm | 341 / 344mm |
| BB Drop (Front) | 13 / 10mm | 32 / 29mm | 32 / 29mm | 32 / 29mm | 32 / 29mm |
| BB Drop (Rear) | N/A | 13 / 10mm | 13 / 10mm | 13 / 10mm | 13 / 10mm |
| Wheel Base | 1154 / 1149mm | 1189 / 1188mm | 1222 / 1221mm | 1249 / 1249mm | 1285 / 1284mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 / 427mm | 432 / 431mm | 436 / 435mm | 439 / 438mm | 443 / 442mm |
| Head Tube Length | 110 / 110mm | 100 / 100mm | 110 / 110mm | 120 / 120mm | 135 / 135mm |
| Top Tube Length | 542 / 536mm | 575 / 570mm | 604 / 599mm | 627 / 623mm | 657 / 653mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.9 / 77.6° | 76.7 / 77.2° | 76.6 / 77.1° | 76.5 / 76.9° | 76.4 / 76.7° |
| Standover | 698 / 701mm | 706 / 709mm | 727 / 731mm | 726 / 729mm | 725 / 728mm |
2022 Santa Cruz Bronson Models
Bronson 4 C R
- Frame: Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
- Shock: FOX Float X Performance
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Price: $5,049
Bronson 4 C S
- Frame: Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
- Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Price: $5,949
Bronson 4 CC XX1 AXS RSV
- Frame: Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
- Fork: FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd
- Price: $11,349
2022 Juliana Roubion
The 2022 Juliana Roubion features all the same design and tech as the Santa Cruz Bronson, but with women-specific touch points that increase comfort and control. Check out the great models below.
- Wheel size: Mixed (MX) - 29 front / 27.5 rear
- Size range: XS - M (XS is full 27.5)
- Frame material: C or CC carbon
- Front travel: 160mm
- Rear travel: 150mm
Roubion 4 C R
- Frame: Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
- Shock: FOX Float X Performance
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select, 160mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Price: $5,049
Roubion 4 C S
- Frame: Carbon C MX 150mm Travel VPP™
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
- Fork: FOX 36 Float Performance, 160mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- Price: $5,949