Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Santa Cruz
2018 Santa Cruz Bronson XE Carbon C
Value Guide market data · 2018 Santa Cruz Bronson XE Carbon C
12-month trend
7%
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Price over time - 2018 Santa Cruz Bronson XE Carbon C
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All Bronson model years
2026$6,742 - $7,829▼ 22% vs. 2018
2025$7,439 - $8,639▼ 14% vs. 2018
2024$7,253 - $8,423▼ 16% vs. 2018
2023$8,183 - $9,503▼ 5% vs. 2018
2022$11,345 - $13,175▲ 31% vs. 2018
2021$8,509 - $9,881▼ 2% vs. 2018
2020$9,764 - $11,339▲ 13% vs. 2018
2019$9,206 - $10,691▲ 6% vs. 2018
2018$8,648 - $10,043Currently viewing
2017$7,439 - $8,639▼ 14% vs. 2018
2016$9,950 - $11,555▲ 15% vs. 2018
2015$5,951 - $6,911▼ 31% vs. 2018
2014$5,865 - $6,810▼ 32% vs. 20182018 Bronson XE Carbon C lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Santa Cruz Bronson XE Carbon C value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- FOX 36 F150 Performance Elite
- Frame
- Carbon C
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float Performance Elite DPX
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Cassette
- E13 TRS Race 11SPD Cassette 9-46T
- Chain
- Shimano SLX M7000
- Crankset
- Race Face Turbine 30T
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XT M8000
- Shifters
- Shimano XT M8000
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano XT M8000 w/Shimano RT86 Ice Tech 180mm
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 ZS Headset
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Pro
- Seatpost
- RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
- Stem
- Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 15x110, Rear: 12x148
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.3 DHF 3c EXO TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2 27.5x2.3 EXO TR
- Hubs
- Front: Novatec D641, Rear: Novatec D642 (XD)
- Rims
- Race Face AR 27 27.5 32h
- Spokes
- DT Competition (28) with Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (28)
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Stan's Sealant 2oz
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.