Santa Cruz Bronson 5 C R Complete Mountain Bike 2025

Name: Santa Cruz Bronson 5 C R Complete Mountain Bike 2025
Brand: Santa Cruz
Price: 5398.65 CAD
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About this product

The Santa Cruz Bronson 5 C R is a 2025 carbon trail and enduro mountain bike built around a C-grade carbon frame that weighs only about 250 to 280 grams more than the premium CC version, while sharing the same manufacturing facility, techniques, and overall strength and stiffness. Suspension duties are handled by Santa Cruz's lower-link mounted VPP system, which uses two short links rotating in opposite directions to allow precise tuning of shock rates; travel measures 160 mm up front and 150 mm at the rear. The mixed-wheel setup pairs a 29-inch front wheel with a 27.5-inch rear for most sizes, while size XS runs 27.5-inch wheels at both ends. Geometry can be adjusted via an integrated flip chip for high or low settings, and proportional chainstay lengths ensure consistent handling across the full size range. Inside the downtube, the Glovebox storage compartment comes fitted with a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, keeping trail essentials organized and protected on every ride.

Category: Cycling
Brand: Santa Cruz

What people are saying

Reviewers consistently praise the Bronson 5 for being more balanced and intuitive than previous generations, with expert testers highlighting its smooth VPP suspension, excellent traction, and a steep seat tube that makes climbing feel nearly effortless. Descending performance is widely celebrated, with the mullet wheel setup and confident geometry earning strong marks on technical and aggressive terrain. The gravity-oriented SRAM Maven brakes are noted as a premium touch. The most common criticisms are that the aggressive spec and geometry push it closer to enduro territory than a versatile trail bike, making it less ideal for mellower riding. Users also flag the short stock dropper post as an immediate upgrade expense, and the premium price point is a recurring concern across forum discussions and editorial reviews.