Santa Cruz Bicycles

Bronson C Mountain Bike Frame

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Bronson C Frame is my favorite platform for building a burly, playful trail bike. I love the blend of big-hit capability and mid-travel efficiency. With a 160mm fork up front, this setup feels at home on flow trails, chunky tech, and everything in between."

The Bronson Frame C delivers an elite-level trail experience with a confidence-inspiring mix of performance, durability, and fun. Crafted from Santa Cruz’s Carbon C layup, this frame is engineered to take a beating while remaining responsive and energetic on everything from backyard laps to backcountry epics. Its 150mm of rear travel uses the refined VPP™ suspension platform to provide efficient climbing and precise, bottomless-feeling descending, no matter the terrain.

Paired with the FOX Float X Performance Elite shock, the rear end handles high-speed compressions with poise and offers support through the mid-stroke, letting us push harder without blowing through travel. Its MX configuration—29in front and 27.5in rear—gives riders enhanced rollover confidence and snappy rear-end handling, especially through switchbacks and tight berms.

The frame supports a 160mm travel fork with a 44mm offset for sharp steering response, while clearance for 2.5in tires lets us dial in traction and ride feel. A 73mm threaded bottom bracket, IS headset (IS41/52), and standard 31.6mm seatpost compatibility make this frame easy to build and maintain. The Bronson Frame C is ideal for riders seeking a single rig that can dominate technical descents, float through jump lines, and pedal back up with a grin.

Heads up — We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning—and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you’ll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearheads are always here to help.