I tested out both the 5010 and the Bronson - didn’t expect to like the mullet setup so much but still went 5010 and couldn’t be happier with all of the street riding I do! It pops off of everything and feels great on all of the trail features.

Awesome review guys. Got a 19 5010 that I still love. Gonna upgrade the fork to a 36 w/140mm travel and see what happens.

I have the 5010 V4, selected that over the previous Bronson. I may have gone with this Bronson had it been available at the time. Thanks for the review!

After watching your comparison between Nomad, bronson and 5010. I decided to buy Bronson Cc. Thank you so much.

I bought one CC / XO1 AXS / RSV i9 Hydras fox dropper and sold my 5010 as this is a better all round trail / park bike for me in the UK - Love Loam Wolf reviews. Keep it up guys and thanks!

Would love to see a direct comparison to the Hightower, seems to be a little bit of overlap.

Solid video! Subscribed!

That a loose rotor bolt at 4:25? Such a spotter!

this is my next bike in 6 years when the used price is good because i have a nomad v3 and its still so sick and feels modern

At 4:23 I suggest you tighten that rotor bolt up...

The Bronson is closer to the Megatower. I love my mega but have been curious if this would be worth selling mine or throwing a 27+ wheel and tire on the rear of the mega

Hello, I need a point of comparison. Does Yeti sb6 or Bronson V4 pedal better?

one difference between hi and lo vpp is weight. while i much prefer lo the same bike is significantly heavier between the frame and bigger shock

How would compare this version of Bronson to the new 5010 mullet?

The most important part is being honest with oneself. What terrain do I hit the most, and as well what is my level of experience. Marketing will always try to hype things up, which is why so many ride too much of a bike. Most people don't have bikeparks nearby, nor live at the top of a huge mountain. The 5010 will be the better route for most. Of course there's no bike that will do it all, so just be honest with yourself and try to push that marketing hype to the side.

at 4:23 one of the rotor's bolt at the rear is coming out.

I get the Mullet ……but can you mount a rear 29r if optional??

Hi guys great review I am 5ft10 you think I be ok on large ?

I get the mullet but can you mount a 29r if need be ???

So do you think it’s a good trail bike ?

I’m looking at a Bronson. Tested a L and and XL. I’m 6’1” and feel between the two. Kinda felt like I was riding off the end of the large when in the saddle. Any views on sizing between the two?

Was that a pun? How it "stacks" up? I was surprised that it has higher stack than a Megatower and other reviewers had to get rid of spacers to get it lower. Did you guys have issues regarding how high the "stack" is?

And here we are September 2023 heckler sl aka bronson sl out for sale

hey guys I was just wondering if it's possible to use 27.5 wheels on both wheels for this bike? The mixed wheels seems strange to me. Thanks!

Love my V3. Really want to demo a V4 to try that 29er up front. To TJ below who thinks the sus is harsh- it’s bot the VPP anymore. MegNeg larger can for $90 fixes that completely. I think it was the RockShox shock itself, as I’ e ridden some with Fox that were smoother. The lower VPP even stock is still pretty smooth, and I’ve ridden a lot of other brands too. It has eliminated the noticeable kickback from the old VPP almost if not completely, so let’s just forget about that anymore. Difference to me is that it is not as smooth as some others down but it climbs better than those that are smoother than it, not as good at limiting of pedal forces as some others but it descends better than those, whereas those out climb it. To me lower link VPP is a middle ground- It’s not the smoothest on the descents nor the most isolationist of pedal forces on climbs, but does better at both than those brands that do better than it in one of those. Put that linkage on a great allrounder like the Bronson and you have the best allrounder out there IMO. Grab this bike and go do anything on it.

what your pick this or Trek slash?

Have you guys ridden the new Megatower yet? If so how would you compare?

I'm kinda shocked that the 150mm travel Santa Cruz bike falls right in the middle of the 130mm and 170mm Santa Cruz bikes in terms of capability. Thanks for the insight guys

Great shirt! "I can take a shit in a box and stamp it guaranteed" lol

Was that an electric shifter? If so how’d it work for you out on the trails?

I have a 2021 5010 that has been great on the local trails, but I'm getting into more bike park/techy terrain. Would the 2023 Nomad or Bronson be a better addition if I'm hanging onto the 5010?

i can speak form experience that unless you're hitting some extremely rowdy and rough trails the 5010 is going to handle everything just fine.

Are these wheels really 29 inches

Anyone else curious on a weight of the bike?

Had one and hated how harsh VPP feels going through it’s travel, so surprised people like these things

Bronson vs Megatower?

The beefy frames are insane, you can't tell on the video. This must be so they move all their line into e-bikes eventually or to so there isn't a big difference between normal and e-bike lines.

3 minutes in and I still have no idea what the suspension travel is. Maybe mention that at the start so at least we have an idea where this bike stands

How would this bike do for a person who rides a lot of local with ocassional bike park and enduro races?

Machete! You mad man!

No COMPROMISE. Get a Nomad! V4 : )

Man what’s up with the camera shake? And only 1080? The camera work and grainy footage really lets this channel down. Especially on the big screen.

😅 I'm 60 crashing is not fun at all Learning how not to crash is funner than a funeral

lol.. Just buy two $7k bikes !

Can we please delete the word "playful" from bike reviews? Or at least not use it 20 times next time?