Video contents 0:00 - Introduction 2:18 - Nomad and Hightower 3:03 - Climbing 3:49 - Descending 5:44 - Durability 6:02 - Build and Parts 8:15 - Price 9:19 - What's the Bottom Line? ► Read Vital's in-depth Santa Cruz Bronson review - www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Santa-Cruz/Bronson-MX-Carbon-CC-X01-AXS,34115#product-reviews/4095/expand ► Santa Cruz Nomad Review - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbmPf8aKqsW5imQ.html ► Santa Cruz Hightower Review - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLiRh82auMm1iYE.html ► Santa Cruz Bronson First Ride - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bs-Zas2ktamlcps.html
@ohwell27902 жыл бұрын
Just a odd comment. I am 78 and just bought my first trail bike, a Vilano 29er hard tail for $377.00 delivered to my door. Put a suspension seat post and changed out the pedals to Fooker's and really just ride it on the street and hard dirt here in Arizona. Will just keep the fridge full with the 8K saved for beer. And, watch you young people do amazing things with your bikes. Enjoy these videos a lot. Your videos appeal to us old people too. Keep up the good work.
@derekanderson56222 жыл бұрын
don't support the fookers they're just a knock off copy of the race face Chesters.
@rogerb39272 жыл бұрын
Love your thinking. :)
@RollForever883 ай бұрын
That was a badass comment. 💪🏼
@karp33062 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this review I got into massive debt to buy this bike. Financial destitution has never been so appealing. I would still like to recognize my top-tier self-control for "only" buying the S build.
@Jump-n-smash Жыл бұрын
1 year after… as it been worth going into debt?
@karp3306 Жыл бұрын
The Large is too big so I am looking to downsize. Disaster
@matthewgreen31012 жыл бұрын
Everytime i get on this bike it brings a massive smile to my face. It makes you do things on trails/jumps you've never done before. Hooligan
@shawngossard36192 жыл бұрын
I watched part 1 of this series which was a big reason I bit the bullet and purchased my own Bronson about a month ago. So far, I'm incredibly happy with my choice. The perfect amount of travel, the mixed wheel set up, the climbing abilities, and descending fun... I love mine.
@yamahschector Жыл бұрын
Would you still buy one again. I found a deal on a c r version 4199.99 brand new. Very twmpting
@shawngossard3619 Жыл бұрын
@@yamahschector Absolutely! Its an amazing bike. After a year of riding it, I'm still very much in love with this bike. I got the low end model so some of the components weren't the best, but i've swapped out a few things to make it a little more to my liking. I'm super happy with it.
@ridemx3232 жыл бұрын
I had it for almost 7 months. Coming from full 29ers for 2 years, the smaller rear wheel is extremely noticeable when you’re at speeds the travel number suggests. It’s a trail bike that can do everything, except the comfortable feeling at the same speeds as full 29ers with the same amount of travel. If you’re a 29er person, wait for the megatower.
@ridemx3232 жыл бұрын
Also. It’s not as great at technical climbs as full 29. And yes the front end is extremely light and lifty during steep climbs.
@norcalchrismeister2 жыл бұрын
@@ridemx323 I'm a 29er person and I'm leaning towards getting a Hightower. I do really like the gold color of the Bronson though.
@radidoc48322 жыл бұрын
Cool. I did notice that the stack is really high, even higher than a megatower, and this makes even worse for climbing I presume. I was hoping something similar to hightower except the smaller rear. Do you feel that higher stack is better or worse for overall Bronson experience?
@souljaboy35562 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mine for about 2 months and I’m loving it so far! I came from a SC Hightower and can say I don’t really miss my Hightower because I’m loving my Bronson
@edwardbntz88252 жыл бұрын
How’s that ? Did you not climb any good on the HT?
@souljaboy35562 жыл бұрын
@@edwardbntz8825 oh for sure the HT climbed better on prolonged climbs but on short punchy climbs the bronson is great. I’m just more into riding in park/jumps and features and the Bronson suits my riding style more. Can’t go wrong with either one though
@Hanger9952 жыл бұрын
Just picked up my Bronson. It’s an absolute dream. I never thought I would spend so much 💵 on a bike. But YOLO. time to shred 🤙
@BastienChanot2 жыл бұрын
Folks what an EXCELLENT review, sharp, straight to the point etc. Thanks! Sicks shots with that
@xbr25202 жыл бұрын
Hey Vital MTB. What's about a Long-Term Review of the Transition Scout?
@Derrick_Evans2 жыл бұрын
I second that
@creece12 жыл бұрын
Yea, we are still waiting. They is even an alloy version for y’all to test now too 🤷🏼
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
Our Transition Scout review...SUPER fun bike! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLSPhqepmsy-YX0.html
@xbr25202 жыл бұрын
@@vitalmtb Yes, thx. I know that first review you made 2020, but what about long-term?
@midnightwolf7417Ай бұрын
I’m considering the new Bronson. I don’t do really any jumping but love tech trails I do a good amount of pedaling. I do like some flow trails too.
@sja98362 жыл бұрын
Love the review...I bought a 2022 5010 S Build a couple of months ago...October in fact. I rode it and rode it and rode it THEN upgraded to Santa Cruz Carbon Reserve 30 Wheels set with DT Swiss Hubs which have LIT THIS BIKE UP and a Santa Cruz Carbon handlebar - way less fatigue. These Bikes ARE EXPENSIVE however I was still riding a 26" until 2021. The S builds seem to represent great value (if like me you're gonna keep it a good while!) and a good basis for upgrading the rig. Incidentally I know I am referencing my 5010 and not a Bronson BUT when it comes to sizing at 5'9" & 31" inside leg I went for a Size Large and it's perfect fit for me so I'd advise take a test ride for at least a day on each size if you're undecided i.e Small and a medium or a medium and large etc Great Content Guys Thank You Again! Also Vital MTB what are the Green shorts the rider is wearing in the Trail footage scenes? Thanks again from Sam in the UK.
@cberg94802 күн бұрын
Excellent review
@sgtkurry2 жыл бұрын
I have been searching for a CC AXS bronson or hightower in Medium for 5 months now. Glad to know the wait is at least worth it.
@cencalmobs72962 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this review. And can’t Waite for my Bronson to arrive December 10
@dano7272 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, especially the production quality !
@Mr_Shite2 жыл бұрын
yup... i want a bronson
@Mr_Shite2 жыл бұрын
update.... ya boy got a bronson!
@youling19972 жыл бұрын
I like this new style of video
@rogerb39272 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips. Just got my Bronson S build. put the Reserve wheels with Hydra wheels on it.. spectacular wheels and hub. Your tips on setting up the suspension really helped... doing what you suggested with the seat and the traction made it feel like this bike climbs better than my Orbea Occam even though its 2 1/2 lbs heavier than the Occam. Occam is a great bike... this bike is better. only two hours hammering the snot out o my Bronson was enough to show me its great qualities... can't wait to learn to actually ride this bike the way it wants to be ridden! Thanks for the video... climbs awesome. plows down when i screwed up the line and yet allowed real precision riding when i was on my game. balance was great. i'm 6', 200 lbs... big boy. big bike. happy old man here!!
@JohnnStamos2 жыл бұрын
What size did you go with?
@rogerb39272 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnStamos I’m 6 foot tall. Chose the large. Really good fit for me. 32” inseam if that helps.
@rogerb39272 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnStamos I’m 6 foot tall. Chose the large. Really good fit for me. 32” inseam if that helps.
@dash01732 жыл бұрын
honestly as a bike mechanic, i see these absurdly expensive bikes fly through the shop all the time and santa cruz seems to be one of the most common ones. from what i've heard of them in the past in terms of pricing their bikes too high, i agree that all bikes are probably priced too high but with that said, usually bikes with sram axs stuff and carbon wheels are priced well above 10-11k so seeing santa cruz price this bike at just under 10k is actually pretty shocking and "good"
@radidoc48322 жыл бұрын
Are these bikes coming thru for routine maintenance by dentist owners or are there serious issues with these expensive bikes, which I would expect to be bomb proof?
@flow2tech2 жыл бұрын
@@radidoc4832 what's with the dentist comments constantly..I'm mere tradesman's heavy equipment mechanic..I can afford this stuff
@radidoc48322 жыл бұрын
@@flow2tech Yes, the joke was that may be a dentist wouldn't be interested in tuning his or her bike so would leave to a shop. But people like you or me would be interested in tuning the bike ourselves. So is it safe to say these are bomb proof bikes that doesn't require visits to the shops frequently?
@flow2tech2 жыл бұрын
@@radidoc4832 I get it now brother...lol..I just prioritize my life in a way where I can afford a nice bike.. Health investing...
@davidthomas27192 жыл бұрын
Love my bronson
@SCnative642 жыл бұрын
I had a carbon 2019 Bronson 27.5 with the new lower VPP linkage in Boise and did not like it. An early ride was on ATM, and it felt slow, doggish,, and made it harder to clean the short tech section near the backside. I'm a solid all around trail rider with over 20 years in this incredible sport. I found it perplexing that a bike like that deteriorated rather than improved my riding. Maybe I didn't give it enough time, or Joyride didn't set it up properly for me. I ended up selling it at a loss to a stoked buyer, and finding a 2018 Intense Primer 29. That bike absolutely ripped, and improved my riding and Strava times. I think it can be easy to be overbiked sometimes - especially in Boise, and maybe that's what happened - I'd not had a bike with as slack of a head angle, and maybe more time on it was needed.
@Proviction Жыл бұрын
some bikes arent made for everyone. so many factors go into it
@dillon65442 жыл бұрын
Hey @Vital MTB thanks for the great review. Interested to know how Brad found the fit on the medium frame Bronson vs medium frame Nomad and his height? Would Brad consider a large on either of those bikes? Thanks!
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the review! Brad is 5'9" with a long torso and short legs (30" inseam). After testing both of these bikes in a medium and toying with some large frames, a medium is absolutely the right fit for him. Our other rider (super boost-o-matic, Logan) is 5'10" and also enjoyed the Bronson in a medium. Cheers!
@wayward.son1Ай бұрын
I'm really enjoying your videos. Great work! I'm trying to decide between a new Bronson v4.1 cc x01 axs or a Pivot Mach 6 Pro x01 coil. I'm not interested in fastest down the trail. I want the most fun! Which bike did you have more fun on and why? Second, which one was the better climber? Ideally, I want the suffering to the top to be as minimal as possible. Thank you!
@mrfumetsuАй бұрын
wait til August, new bronson v5 coming out.
@flyingdaggers462 жыл бұрын
Great review👌
@amgry54612 жыл бұрын
I completely agree, MTB cant really get any better than they already are right now so what can we do? Make them cheaper and more available to middle class or below Considering not allot of people have £7,000 to dish out on a MTB when some of us literally never have more then £4,000 in the bank and spend 40% of our wages on bills, I'd Live, Breathe and Die for The Santa Cruz Bronson or a Hightower 3, It fits standards to make my life enjoyable, I love Trial/Urban trial/Downhill biking but I certainly don't want to have to spend 11 x My rent bill alone to be able to enjoy myself However If one of these bad boys was actually affordable I'd be on that thing Everyday
@elkat_bori_pr77914 ай бұрын
True about the Fox, but in my case I had to eliminate the tokens and the harshness went away.
@nl37122 жыл бұрын
Another sick review
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@Macca782 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a new bike in uk looked at bronson £5000 for a bike with nx Eagle wow I no you get life time warranty on frame and bearings got take that into account. And next to it was a cube stereo 150 team also carbon with fox factory suspension all with the gold coating and on dropper post is it koshima coated with shimano xtr and it was £700 pound cheaper than the bronson not rushing to buy a bike going to a trek shop today have a look at the slash
@In_dependent2 жыл бұрын
what the biggest difference between C and CC ? is CC frame worth the money?
@rogerb39272 жыл бұрын
Great video. Regarding fork adjustment, you mentioned dampening settings. How did you have rebound set?
@endurorider9742 жыл бұрын
I've never understood why Santa Cruz usually build their bikes with a Fox fork but a rockshox shock. Is there any good reason? That's not common I think 🤔
@laurentp892 жыл бұрын
I would do the opposite
@AlexanderBallot2 жыл бұрын
The question that still never got answered- how does it compare to my V4 5010? Feeling a little jealous of the Bronson :)
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
The Bronson is definitely down to handle more than the 5010 due to the travel and the big front wheel. As you could see, it's still plenty nimble in the park and jumps, too. If you don't have big terrain, the 5010 is still awesome. Here's our video if you missed it - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9p2f5iftJrWZIk.html
@joshjensen9342 жыл бұрын
How does it compare vs stumpy evo (in mullet mode)
@radidoc48322 жыл бұрын
That's the ultimate question for those who want a Mullet!
@ThunderStruckMTB2 жыл бұрын
Weird that SC is putting a Fox fork with a RS shock.... except on the R build where it's a RS fork and a Fox shock.
@SaMDoan2 жыл бұрын
Good luck setting the sag with a fox shock.
@yamahschector Жыл бұрын
There is a Bronson C R deal I came across for 4199.99 it’s tempting. I just need time with one.
@SIrrfuzzАй бұрын
Its still an amazing bike in 2024 and you can get one for 2500 used
@brianburdett34632 жыл бұрын
The thing about this bike is, it is very good. It really is and it's a fun bike too. But it's very expensive. It's not made in America and it's not even made in Taiwan (my C model isn't anyway) but yet it's still almost a full grand more expensive than a fact 11m stumpjumper. Another nitpick is that the cable routing is very dissapointing. Plus if you get the at $5950 it's quite disappointing to get lowest quality code brakes and a select shock with no low speed adjustment. Other than that the bike is great and the Reverb is supprisingly excellent. But specialized is a much better choice I think.
@quietknight82502 жыл бұрын
I don't understand this ongoing questioning of mullet bikes, at 5' 7" I just don't have the leg length to deal with a 29 so a mullet is the obvious answer before even considering the added responsiveness.
@tkbikesnc60792 жыл бұрын
Same exact height. You might not see this before I buy the Bronson but if you're running a mullet do you find your rear end doesn't hit the back tire often on the downhill? lol. Seems to happen quite a bit to me with my short legs on my Stumpjumper.
@quietknight82502 жыл бұрын
@@tkbikesnc6079 I was a bit unclear, I meant back wheel clearance not standover.
@paradox77432 жыл бұрын
It's great Bike / Santa Cruz Rules . The Bronson is interesting . It pedals nicely but doesn't feel nimble at all but it's a Beast. Not a big fan of the 27.5 back tire, felt odd. Now this just a sample size but for me personally I think The Blur is where I'm heading/ Fast, Nimble n Fierce. the Bronson is $ 6200 which is legit but just not for me, but Santa Cruz is the real deal...
@slimstates2 жыл бұрын
Hey Vital MTB, my understanding was that you were supposed to analyze "what's a 10K bike looks like after an entire season" hence emphasizing on what a customer would experience differently, through time, between mid (S) and high-end spec.
@em13552 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks. Why do Fox and Santa Cruz insist on putting those ugly blue caps on the forks when they do NOT match the color scheme of a bike that is over $5000 - $9000.
@ASAP25252 жыл бұрын
Because it makes the bike cheaper having to have two different paint lines in production will needlessly increase price and if you don’t like it spray paint is only 10 bucks
@323johnnybravo2 жыл бұрын
This bikes sick!!! I’m still waiting for a revised Megatower though.
@bimfred2 жыл бұрын
and hightower!
@dailymtb82812 жыл бұрын
nice vid
@TeamCykelhold2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fine bike, but I am missing some direct comparisons to other bikes. What makes it special?
@ernestovidales13602 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the Bronson to the new Orbea Rallon? Debating between these two bikes. Great video keep up the good work
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
here's our Rallon test - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kM92i5hjtJ-UnH0.html - the Rallon is definitely a bigger bike but was still plenty playful. If you lean towards bigger, rowdier riding more regularly, then the Rallon is it. If you lean towards riding that is more trail oriented or jumpy/flowy with less frequent big-hit terrain, than the Bronson is the call.
@ernestovidales13602 жыл бұрын
@@vitalmtb Boise foothills , eagle bike park , Tamarack, Bogus, McCall area.
@rogerb39272 жыл бұрын
so the S build, Fox performance forks if you were putting your money down. ... do you think there's enough benefit to the Factory suspension over the Performance to pay the extra $2k+ to get that? and yes, i realize the $2k+ gets more than just factory upgrade, but seems the only way to get Factory is to be willing to pay for x01 upgrade while Pivot offer factory in a $7500 build and Ibis offer Factory suspension in their lowest level build... bummed Bronson doesn't offer something like that
@trentvlak2 жыл бұрын
Glad you got the fork set up properly, unlike the Pivot Firebird review.
@edwardbntz88252 жыл бұрын
From 1 to 10 how improved was the climbing with the adjustments you guys did
@alexabuy3411 Жыл бұрын
Hi Vital mtb,I have the same bike with same fork but can't seem to dial in perfectly to my liking.Would you mind sharing you high speed and low speed rebound?Thank you!
@PatrickSittinger2 жыл бұрын
Hi, you recommended the s-kit but what about the XT Version. Santa Cruz bar, industry nine 1/1, small Upgrades of Fork and damper and finally great brakes and Drive train. All for 700 more. What do you think, valuable Combo?
@likeris2 Жыл бұрын
what better bike this one or Trek Slash?
@enriquehernandez1552 жыл бұрын
The bikes are great and the price outrageous, but it's nice to Dream .🙈🙉🙊
@fueledbycoffee14552 жыл бұрын
Spire long term review?
@xiaolongwang65832 жыл бұрын
Hello Vital bikes. I've owned my V4 Nomad for 3 years , have a chance to get into a new frame now. Kind debating between this new Bronson and Nomad V5. I live in Vancouver, I like my Nomad a lot, but I did have a lot moments that I wish I had bigger wheels for the local trails here. After I reading few reviews, my understanding is this mullet set up will be better on rough stuff better than the Nomad ,even with less travel? Please give me some recommendations, thank you!
@MiChElnumber42 жыл бұрын
What did you get in the end? If u bought a Bronson, is it better than the nomad v4?
@xiaolongwang6583 Жыл бұрын
@@MiChElnumber4 Hi there. I went with the Bronson. It's hard for me to admit that cause I enjoyed and loved the V4 Nomad for 4 years, but I can say that the new Bronson is better in pretty much everyway than the nomad. Mullet set up is a big step up for me to ride my local trails at Vancouver BC area, suspension feels great, never really felt I have 20mm less travel, it feels more active and playful but it also feels more stable at speed due to the updated geo I think. The new Nomad V5 just landed as a mullet too, I bet its very nice too. Just depends on what kind of terrain you gonna ride I think. Btw, I was coming from 27 wheels, so took me a little bit time to get used to mullet, even now, I still don't feel 100% on berms, but I think it is just matter of time to get there. Hope this helps, cheers.
@xiaolongwang6583 Жыл бұрын
sorry I was trying to say the new Nomad V6 ;)
@Alexandros_Patsialidis2 жыл бұрын
Long term on the Nomad, pleeeease 🙏🏼🤙🏼
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
our nomad review. it wasn't as long-term as the bronson, but we were impressed for sure! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jbmPf8aKqsW5imQ.html
@Alexandros_Patsialidis2 жыл бұрын
@@vitalmtb that’s ooooooold 🙈 But okay, since I have my own Nomad now, I have to make my own ‘long term review’ I guess 😂🤓 Happy trails 🤙🏼
@HelminthMTB2 жыл бұрын
NICE ONE
@mopseydocks60142 жыл бұрын
What are those stickers all over the frame?
@bigwave72072 жыл бұрын
Really too bad SC is doing carbon only for this bike. I bought a V3 aluminum for $3.5k. It rides so well and is I feel an insane value. $5k is a lot. Hopefully they will make an aluminum version.
@yomommascookies93942 жыл бұрын
Broke people problems.
@catg91962 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Recently sold my 2018 hightower lt. Like the fit in a medium. Now with this frame, the geo is good for me in a small. With new geo’s these days. Not sure who the long frames are for?
@dadventuretv25382 жыл бұрын
You should demo one somewhere where you can get it up to speed. They’re a ton more stable at speed. I actually sized up with my Bronson V3 I like the extra front center and reach so much. They do lose some of that flickability but SC seems to minimize that more than some other brands, and their sweet spot is when pushing it more. Just a different way to ride. For me, being about to hit 50 and not looking to add any more injuries to my already too long list, I like the extra safety net they provide. ODB (Ol Dirty Bronson is her name) has bailed me out of some self inflicted botches.
@catg91962 жыл бұрын
I hear you have to put more emphasis on more weight up front on long slack bikes when turning. I use to have 2bikes. That Hightower LT and now my 2019 Norco Sight carbon 29er. Both very much flickable and tons of fun on fast runs too. I feel like , ive got the best of both world’s. Norco has a shorter chainstay. Love that. I am over 50 and im not sure if I need a faster down hill bike. I can easily go over my skill set on a bike that’s long and too slack. With all these frame geo going so long and slack…. It takes me out of the market for new frame. And ive been riding FS bikes for 7 years. Besides most of my local trails have tight corners. In a sense its actually not so good for beginners. They aren’t skilled enough to go fast to benefit the updated geo. And then these bikes are kinda cumbersome at slow speeds for beginners. Which makes it not so fun. Then when they do open it up on the downs… the speed can easily go over their skill set, which could be dangerous
@dadventuretv25382 жыл бұрын
@@catg9196 couldn’t agree more. Took me a good two years to finally get the cornering down, and sometimes I still find I slip into the old muscle memory. I always encourage newbies to get a bike that will force them to do it, and not rely on the bike. Once the skills are there, then go get the bigger bike. But man, if you have the experience and enjoy going fast, they are so much fun. I don’t ever want one that takes away the fun factor of riding, which is why for the sweet spot is a Santa sized up. Whatever we ride tho, at least we’re riding! Have fun out there. 🤙
@catg91962 жыл бұрын
Having said that , im curious about a mullet set up. Ill wait a year and a half. I build up my bikes.
@dadventuretv25382 жыл бұрын
@@catg9196 me too. Soon as they have demos again i wanna try the newBronson and Chameleon.
@alexanderwald20462 жыл бұрын
yeah sure, try to order a new set of bearings from SC, or apply for warranty and see how far you'll get.
@LES71312 жыл бұрын
my lbs changes them every service if i bring it in
@Lozy_mtb2 жыл бұрын
Did a bearing warranty claim on 11/4 and they shipped 11/11. So pretty quick considering current delays.
@alexanderwald20462 жыл бұрын
@@Lozy_mtb damn, nice!
@mikecastle12672 жыл бұрын
I've had 3 sets of bearings from them in the UK. All delivered within a week of claiming. I also had a frame replaced under warranty. I normally don't comment, but they have been outstanding with me.
@dadventuretv25382 жыл бұрын
Havent made a warranty claim yet but bearing been no problem. To me within a week of ordering. Frame warranty is only for manufacturing defects. They will call you on it if you’re trying to claim it for a crash. Although for a crash they will sell you replacement at discount. Which is cool.
@olsod12 жыл бұрын
If you had to buy with your own money, would you pick privateer 141 GX build, or bronson C S build?
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
Both of those are among our favorite bikes this last year but for very different reasons. The 141 has a much more serious, hauling-ass kind of nature to it and feels like it will climb up a wall with enough power. Where it falls off is in the "fun" department. This would be where the Bronson takes over, fantastic trail manners with plenty of room for tom-foolery. It boils down to what and how you like to ride.
@olsod12 жыл бұрын
@@vitalmtb Thank you so much for the response! I had a 5010 that I loved for playing around on the trails near my house, but looking for something that will be a little bit better for an occasional bike park and more aggressive trail rides, but still have a ton of fun on. Looks like I'll have to place an order on a Bronson!
@dadventuretv25382 жыл бұрын
@@olsod1 i can tell you that the Bronson V3 fits what you are looking for exactly- cause that’s exactly how I use it. And I don’t think they diminished that all with the V4. 🤙
@joselitodomecillo13102 жыл бұрын
Can you give me 2021 model of Santa Cruz Bronzon?
@RadDadLife2 жыл бұрын
What parts on the R kit build are not meant to last?
@vitalmtb2 жыл бұрын
We've had concerns with the durability of the NX drivetrain. Our main concern here is the NX cassette uses the older, HG driver body which will make upgrading down the road more involved and expensive due to the included cost of a new rear hub/wheel. Taking the cost hit up front with the S (GX) build will get riders on the latest hub standards.
@msgesus4518 Жыл бұрын
I don't know why I even watch these videos. I'll never pay out that much money for a bike. I feel like I'm allu for life, have had carbon with chips or cracks and it's the worst feeling. I like that transition provide some allu models I think one of their frames would be dream bike for me, or a nice commencal.
@likeris2 Жыл бұрын
I will put small wheel in front and back to normal proportions.
@BOA.OFFICIAL442 жыл бұрын
nice
@bobbydebobadibob12612 жыл бұрын
Great vid, great bike! seeing as high prices are a talking point, there is no way on earth I can shell out the asking price to replace my S-Works Enduro - They're £10,800 here in Blighty any chance you could test one, so I know what I'm missing?
@Coerced2 жыл бұрын
here's an off the wall comment on the price of this machine
@stiffslayer355 Жыл бұрын
so for enduro race should i pick santa cruz nomad or the santa cruz nomad
@lil----lil2 жыл бұрын
Imagine what it would cost if they replaced carbon with Ti....probably though the roof. Under the category: " you don't' want to know."
@afroRuben082 жыл бұрын
It’s too bad they raise the prices on all bikes 😢
@CalisnrАй бұрын
Pricing is insane for this! So a bicycle is 25% of the vehicle I drive? LMAO
@TheCureThatKillz2 жыл бұрын
The new Bronson hasn’t been out very long, how is this a “long term” review? What do you consider “long term”?
@petertyliszczak34112 жыл бұрын
The first look video was June 8th, they likely had it for a few weeks at that point. So, a whole riding season. That's long term enough.
@TheCureThatKillz2 жыл бұрын
@@petertyliszczak3411 6 or 7 months is not “long term” man. Let’s just be real about why they really put the words “long term review” in the title….so more people would click on the video. I’m not hating, I’m just calling it for what it is. “Long term” is often considered to be longer than 3 years. The only living thing that would consider 7 months to be “long term” would be a gold fish, and….you I suppose. 👊🏼🤪
@petertyliszczak34112 жыл бұрын
@@TheCureThatKillz lol. Please go tell the wide world of internet reviewers from phones to trucks, computers, headphones, bikes, lawnmowers. They've all been inappropriately using the phrase long term and need to stop.
@Jamesssbarker2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCureThatKillz what do you consider long term then? People are always going through bikes yearly
@TheCureThatKillz2 жыл бұрын
@@petertyliszczak3411 no need to get your panties in a bunch dude and jump on the defense. I’m simply stating that 7 months is not classified as a “long term” period of time. You said it yourself, “a whole riding season”. If you went to take a multiple choice test and the question was “which of these time spans is considered “long term” and they have options for 2 - 7 months, 7 months to 2 years or 2 years to 4 years…. you and I both know the majority of people will choose the longest time span option. If you weren’t being a prick and had an ounce of humility within yourself you’d admit that but this is the internet and you’re a gold fish so we know that won’t happen. Do you also think 2+2 could equal 6?? Or is 4 the correct answer?!? LOL #dewey
@Windband12 жыл бұрын
As someone who lives where it rains a lot with a ton of mud, I'm having a hard time getting excited about these bikes with that low shock placement... jus' sayin'.
@VickySingh-sk3ps2 жыл бұрын
Bro I am from India how much price MTP cycle
@anthonywalters74342 жыл бұрын
The model they tested would come in at around ₹736247. Even in usd the cost is staggering when some fairly well built full suspension bikes can be had at or above ₹178527.
@th_js2 жыл бұрын
"MTP cycle"?
@karp33062 жыл бұрын
Bro cycle India price MTP
@gunshipanropace2gunshipand1192 жыл бұрын
That bike cost a lot of money but one to droll on
@MarioXcore12 жыл бұрын
I wish I could jump like that :(
@dadventuretv25382 жыл бұрын
I can. Everytime I go to sleep. Lol.
@czakolo2 жыл бұрын
Why this is not 27.5+... just why? at least 2.8 tire please. I hope Santa makes this plus when they convert 5010 into mullet :-)
@Adam-vm8kp2 жыл бұрын
“At least 2.8?” They won’t do that. That’s because 2.8 and above is terrible and would completely ruin the purpose of the 5010.
@michaelmccluskey35802 жыл бұрын
Carbon frames are just a waste of money really lol
@crjmoto2 жыл бұрын
I demo'd one a month or so ago thinking I'd be buying one. I was shocked I didn't like it more. Definitely a great bike but it's going to take more to get $6k+ out of this cheapskate.
@traceyodonnell19692 жыл бұрын
Just curious what you didn't like about the Bronson you demoed?
@radidoc48322 жыл бұрын
So what did you end up getting?
@crjmoto2 жыл бұрын
@@radidoc4832 Nada. I demo'd the Bronson, Ripmo, Sentinel and am still looking. Thankful to have my old Bronson around while I search, which makes me think I should stay loyal to SC... I wish I could ride a Pivot but the local Pivot dealer is on my "dead to me" list lol. What are you riding or looking to ride?
@radidoc48322 жыл бұрын
@@crjmoto I have a 5 year old Cannondale Trigger 27.5 with old geo and a lefty, that I wanted to upgrade before I get really old and have to get an ebike. I was thinking of Mullet like Bronson or Stumpjumper Evo with Mullet link. Main reason is I have short legs and want to avoid butt buzz from 29 rear. I really need to get some Demos time!
@crjmoto2 жыл бұрын
@@radidoc4832 Trigger's are awesome and I loved riding a lefty (Cannondale Prophet). I think the Bronson is worth the demo cost for you. Build quality is great. Rocky Mountain has the option of a Mullet build as well. That one seems to be popular here in Western CO. Good luck!
@motoboy66663 ай бұрын
Alloy bronson … that didnt happen. Its all about expensive for Santa Cruz
@shiraz17362 жыл бұрын
It would this overpriced whip to ride me home whilst I slept for that ridiculous price.
@believe82632 жыл бұрын
$5049. Hmmm. How much are kidneys going for on the black market today?
@dadventuretv25382 жыл бұрын
God gave you two kidneys but you only live once! Lol
@likeris2 Жыл бұрын
I just bought slash, fu*k that bronson with exposed cables