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Frame condition
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Santa Cruz
2018 Santa Cruz Bronson R Aluminum
Previous used estimate
$1,179 - $1,213
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Santa Cruz Bronson R Aluminum
12-month projected trend
6%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
1%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
What can't you do on a Bronson? You can’t give in, because going hard sweetens the reward. Every drop of sweat, every speck of mud on your face, every battle scar—it all shows your dedication to giving it your best on every ride. Bronson satisfies the need to roam with 150mm of revamped VPP travel that creams crusty sections of trail while retaining a lively, playful feel throughout the travel stroke. The new link design and Boost axle spacing enhance lateral stiffness, while shortened rear chain stays, a longer front-center, and steeper seat tube angle offer increased maneuverability and pedaling efficiency for all-day, all-terrain jaunts in the backcountry. A Fox Rhythm fork and Fox Float Performance DPS shock keep the tires planted when you need them, and SRAM's Level T brakes paired with 180mm rotors get the job done effectively. For extra weight reduction, Santa Cruz designed the aluminum-framed Bronson with an integrated headset and nixed ISCG tabs—otherwise, it includes all the features you'd find on the higher-level carbon frames to make an affordable, strong package for bagging epic trails.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- FOX Rhythm 34 150
- Component Hubs
- Front: Novatec D711 Rear: Novatec D462 (XD)
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Race Face Ride 50mm
- Product Family
- Bronson
- Component Axles
- Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm
- Component Chain
- SRAM PC1110
- Component Color
- Gloss Carbon and Sriracha, Gloss Green and Black
- Component Frame
- Aluminum
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Level T w/Avid Centerline 180mm
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Component Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Component Cassette
- SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect 32T
- Component Shifters
- SRAM NX
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise
- Component Seat Post
- Race Face Aeffect 31.6 Dropper
- Component Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.3 DHF EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5x2.3 EXO TR
- Component Rear Shock
- FOX Float Performance DPS
- Component Tape Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Long Cage
- Component Accessories Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float Performance DPS
- Hubs
- Front: Novatec D711 Rear: Novatec D462 (XD)
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect 32T
- Chain
- SRAM PC1110
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R 35x780 20mm Rise
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Long Cage
- Stem
- Race Face Ride 50mm
- Accessories & Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm Rear: 12x148mm
- Brakes
- SRAM Level T w/Avid Centerline 180mm
- Cassette
- SRAM XG1150 CS 10-42T
- Fork
- FOX Rhythm 34 150
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Seat Post
- Race Face Aeffect 31.6 Dropper
- Shifters
- SRAM NX
- Tape/Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
- Color
- Gloss Green and Black
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.3 DHF EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5x2.3 EXO TR
What to check when buying used
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Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.