Santa Cruz Bronson 5 Review: Mullet Wisdom

[@kevinmanzo862]

Thanks!

[@bikersedge]

Really appreciate the support!

[@NocSuKow]

Your the best

[@bikersedge]

@@NocSuKow thanks!

[@ericktorres1455]

Fast recovery buddy!

[@bikersedge]

@@ericktorres1455 hey thanks! Surgery is tomorrow. I’ll be back at it in no time.

[@santacruzbicycles2841]

Yikes! Heal up well, Connor. That looks like a proper break. And you still recorded this while in the hurt locker. Impressive.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks. You know you did a good job when the surgeon is impressed!

[@chrisbunker2573]

Hey Connor. Hope you have a speedy recovery. That clip that you showed of you crashing may be cringe lol. I’m glad you’re OK and it’s not any worse than what it is. You’ll feel a lot better after surgery trust me. I had a bad accident on my bike too a couple years ago and I dislocated and shattered my heel bone and I couldn’t walk for 3 months after that. Steel plating, a bunch of screws and a few months recovery and now everything is good . But now I’m healed up and I’m back riding. Thanks for taking the time to review that Bike even though you’re injured and in pain, I’m sure lol. Great review as always!!

[@bikersedge]

Thanks. I appreciate the support and kind words!

[@johnhouston8297]

Speedy recovery friend! One of the best Mtb channels out there.

[@bikersedge]

@@johnhouston8297 thanks! I’ll be back at it soon.

[@K9Manhunters]

Vertically challenged😂 that‘s me! Thanks for the review! Get well soon🍀🍀🍀

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks!

[@andresdavila4500]

Oh man! Sorry to hear about your injury! Hope you get better and keep riding mullets soon! 🤙🏽

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@andresdavila4500]

@@bikersedge I would like to see a video of mechanical tips and tricks… I am not a good mechanic and sometimes get really frustrated when trying to work on my bike…

[@bikersedge]

@@andresdavila4500 we could put something like that together!

[@taylorklein2378]

Hope you have a speedy recovery! Only filmed 1 ride, but it just so happened to be one of the best rides in the world 🎉

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! It was a great ride to film. Super evening up there.

[@Juli4n_MTB]

This is exactly what I was thinking! What a great ride!

[@Hendricksb123]

I hope for a speedy recovery too! I also had the same thought as the two of you… What an awesome trail system!!!

[@kpicha]

I love the new colors! Thanks for the great review and heal up quickly!!

[@bikersedge]

Thanks!

[@stephenkrause6059]

Always liked your reviews. I am a 5'5" rider (vertically challenged) and love my mullet bike and agree with everything you said about mullet in the review. I wish I lived in the USA to support your store. Take care and heal up.

[@bikersedge]

Thank you! I appreciate.

[@bullseye0112]

Hope you heal up! Thanks for the stellar videos

[@bikersedge]

Already back on a bike! Thanks.

[@lHawkee]

I wish you a fast recovery and hope that you will continue with your awesome bike reviews in the future

[@bikersedge]

@@lHawkee thanks!

[@chuckbechara7472]

Hope you feel better soon. I enjoy you're reviews. During this down time, perhaps you can discuss power /performance of the motors that are being offered and compare to your experience in real world. Also range that YOU are actually getting. Thank you.

[@bikersedge]

@@chuckbechara7472 thanks! Yeah that’s one I could do.

[@waynephilbert]

Rest up and heal up Conor. Shoulders and collarbone injuries are no fun but surgery should see you right. Thanks for taking the time to put a video out too. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 The obsession many brands have with mixed wheel sizes I'll never understand but it's good to hear the bike rides well.

[@bikersedge]

@@waynephilbert thanks! Just finished up surgery. I’ll be back at it soon.

[@justinfournier1285]

It will make sense if you are on something really steep as the bike is more naturally weighted to the rear so you have to get less back behind the seat to achieve the same weight distribution. Also a tiny bit easier to change direction as less mass and centrifugal force, also lets you get your weight lower before it hits the tire.

[@16maze]

Injures arm…. Ensures us “Bike was okay” A true rider.

[@bikersedge]

@@16maze just didn’t want anyone to have to stay up all night wondering.

[@theonlyDougBlack]

If you get the rod (😂🤣😂), I’d be really curious about that process, if you wouldn’t mind documenting. Thanks for taking the time to do the review while you’re all broken. God’s speed on your recovery.

[@bikersedge]

Sounds like the surgeon is using plates.

[@jasonsheridan6222]

Hate to see you laid up with a busted wing Connor. I blew my collar bone apart (6-7 pieces & compounded) in 2019 and I've made a full recovery. Surgery and rehab will get you back on the trails before you know it. Another great video, as always. BE is my go to media to get the low down on a new bike release. I'll definitely be looking forward to seeing what off bike videos you put out in the coming weeks., but make sure you take the time you need to heal up also.

[@bikersedge]

Yikes. Sounds like you did some good work!

[@chrism2983]

Speedy recovery, your the best bike review channel on YT

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! I appreciate.

[@brianleal5966]

Biggest reason I sold my 5010 and nomad mullets was the traction issue. Happy to hear they are figuring this out and interested to try a mullet again with longer stays.

[@bikersedge]

Seems to be the ticket for better front/back balance.

[@flyingnorseman]

Hate they make CC frame wireless only. I usually buy bare frame and build with preferred parts. CC is almost always only option for this and I 100% have zero interest in using wireless. Means this is a no go for me. PF BBs, headset routed cables and wireless only shifting big no nos for me.

[@bikersedge]

I’m with you on that.

[@bikersedge]

My problem with electronic shifting is I can’t remember to charge the damn batteries. I’m not against it on an industry level. Just a personal one because it doesn’t work for me. Seems silly to limit drivetrains simply because you don’t have a hole in the frame for a cable.

[@deanemberley2333]

Nothing wrong with Electronic shifting.

[@sendit6683]

hold on, its not PF BB, is it? yeah wireless only CC is no go for me too.

[@bikersedge]

@@sendit6683 threaded BB.

[@YongPark-g3h]

I broke mine last year and now I have a metal plate and 6 or 7 screws in my shoulder. 1 step closer to a cyborg. Welcome to the team. Hope you recover soon.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! I’m prepared to be half robot.

[@brentunrau2656]

Speedy recovery! Thanks for all the great videos.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@sendit6683]

awesome review like always, on the point, well described, there is no guessing or reading in between lines... love it how you do it buddy. feel sorry for your injury, wish you fast recovery. hope your surgery goes well. good luck. looking forward for your other videos coming.

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks! I appreciate it. I’ll be good to go soon.

[@mikeyp3694]

I may need some help here. As a V4 owner....when comparing the two bikes....the V5 actually has a greater FC/RC ratio than the V4. Relative to the length of the bike the chainstays are shorter so to speak. They are only longer in absolute terms. I'm not sure how this centers the rider more....to me/math says it is a smidge less. Great review and wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@jimm244]

This is one of your best reviews. You did a great job of describing the changes and how it affects the bike. Sounds like I’d prefer a bike with a bit more anti-squat. I broke my clavicle at a bike park a few years ago, but not as bad as yours. Yikes! Get well soon.

[@bikersedge]

@@jimm244 hey thanks. I appreciate it. Surprised to hear it as I filmed all of it pretty loaded on painkillers!

[@azzy9532]

Glad to see Santa Cruz lengthening the rear-center on mullets. It never made sense to me to make a rear-end shortened by a smaller rear wheel even shorter by shortening the chainstay. Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@bikersedge]

You’re ahead of your time!

[@dkkim2326]

Thanks for the Bronson insight! Just wanted to comment because I also broke my clavicle in half in June, 2 months ago, surgery and am currently doing PT. Don’t know if it’s your first time but as it is mine, quite a journey. I’m getting there. Riding my bike on pavement now and soon to get on the trails, hopefully. Good luck and hope to see more riding videos from you soon! Wishes for good, fast bone/tissue, etc recovery.

[@bikersedge]

First time for me! Seems like it a right of passage.

[@suhulhaile3435]

I wish you a speedy recovery! Many thanks for all the videos….

[@krahko]

You do great reviews. Hope your healing goes just as great. Feel your pain, currently 2.5 weeks in with a plate and 9 screws in my collarbone 😅

[@bikersedge]

Nice! Ha. Hope you get back on a bike soon.

[@nathanross8459]

absolutely love your videos. the content and quality is insane. Heal up 👊

[@bikersedge]

Thanks!🙏

[@RookYZRM1]

Bummer on the injury, heal up quick buddy!👊🏼…I’ve found a lot of the current all-mountain bikes “front end wondery” feel is fixed by adding 10-15mm in stem length, for me a 45 or 50 is spot on, 35s just don’t put enough weight on the front. For sure terrain and riding style can influence what works for anyone else. Maybe worth a video 😉

[@bikersedge]

@@RookYZRM1 thanks! I actually did a stem length video a few years ago. Totally agree. I like to match the fork offset on my stem length.

[@KershawsGoat]

Great review as always. Hoping you have a quick recovery.

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks. I appreciate it!

[@TomCollins-c4h]

That sucks about your injury but as we know it happens in this sport. Wish you a fast and full recovery!

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! It’s a right of passage.

[@MarquetteMTB]

Man that’s a nasty break, get well soon! ❤️✌🏼🙏🏼

[@bikersedge]

@@MarquetteMTB thanks! Will do.

[@mhowell13]

Hope that you recover quickly. The intro was stunning and videos continue to impress. Very cool bike and great review. Glad the C frame still offers wired or analog shifting. For ideas of non riding. Maybe one on the store itself? A profile of why to shop there. You do an amazing job of content marketing for bikes, I wonder if you can mimic this style to advertise why buy at Bikersedge.

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks! Yeah that’s something we could do. We tend to do more of that stuff on Instagram.

[@tinshield]

Heal up quickly! Glad you’re OK otherwise. What trails are you riding in this video. Very impressive views.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! This trail is bove Alta.

[@SuzeM_C_GravityRider]

Great review and hope you heal up fast!

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks!

[@kfirbreger]

Get well soon!

[@bikersedge]

@@kfirbreger thanks!

[@Dy1pickel]

Love the throw back colors to pink Bronson of days past and oxblood. Still hope 27.5 both wheels returns some day. Loving my Hightower in the meantime

[@bikersedge]

The pink one is amazing!

[@sebkemp9202]

Dude! Heal up fast. And kudos for still getting on screen while you wait for surgery.

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks! Surgery tomorrow. Can’t wait.

[@grantwilliams2912]

Great insight.. I ride the 5010 v5.. This one sounds like a strong contender for next bike

[@bikersedge]

Same for me!

[@ev3rlastingfaith]

Get well soon, back 100. Your test rides are excellent and consistent in how you report things. I get a lot out of them yet don’t pay you a single dime? So when I get my Ripmo 3 or SB 140 LR I’ll call you guys up.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks for the kind words! We’d be more than happy to help you with either of those!

[@ABHORRANCE831]

Wishing you a full recovery!

[@bikersedge]

Thank you!

[@kingrat738]

That X-ray looks painful 🫣 Wishing you a speedy recovery... PS - MX FTW 🤘 Us, not so vertically challenged love MX too 😎

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks! As a lanky tall guy I almost always prefer 29.

[@mkrj2576]

A heavy casing 2.6” tire out back is what makes a mullet. Get well soon. I’m all too familiar with that precise sling. If they update the 5010 and let it fit a 2.6 I’d likely get one.

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! Looking forward to getting back on the bike.

[@acarter028]

My take away from this is it’s a great bike for shorter people. At 6’4” I’m guessing the Megatower would be a better option for tall timber? Also good luck with the recovery

[@bikersedge]

At 6’2” I usually prefer a full 29

[@jakejohanson7998]

Great video, hope you have a speedy recovery. What trails are you riding in this video they are stunning

[@bikersedge]

Thanks. Its an old hiking trail above brighton/alta

[@crottemole]

Nice review! I'd be interested to hear how the new giant trance sx stacks up in comparaison.

[@bikersedge]

Could be cool. I’ve only ridden the regular trance x.

[@spicycoco1]

Nice climb at 4:40. That hill is brutal!

[@bikersedge]

So tough. I get it about once every 10 tries.

[@spicycoco1]

@@bikersedge The best trails have low-percentage sections imo.

[@sendit6683]

where is it guys? educate some european ignorant, haha. love how it looks there, would love to visit one day...

[@bikersedge]

@@sendit6683 northern Utah. Sunset peak.

[@spicycoco1]

That particular climb is on the way to Catherines Pass from Alta.

[@SkiRidesMTB]

Damn, here's hoping for a speedy recovery buddy!

[@bikersedge]

Surgery tomorrow and then it’s off the races!

[@TheBIKEDEALZ]

feel well pal! hope you'll nail it! as for content, I would like you to share more about biking for disabled people (don't ask me how I know..)

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! Interesting. I’ll see what I can do!

[@jwix00]

Oh man, I bet that hurt. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks for the thorough review of the Bronson 5. Do you still plan to do a head to head comparison of the Ripley & Ripmo?

[@bikersedge]

@@jwix00 thanks! Yup that’s next on the chopping block.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I'm not liking that wireless future that much... Ooof that x-ray tells the story quite well, glad you're scheduled for surgery sooner than later 😅 I wish you a speedy recovery if that's possible... 🤞

[@bikersedge]

Totally agreed on the wireless. I can’t remember to charge the batteries.

[@unzulaessig]

Awesome looking bike! I knew Jasper Jauch his one but def look the greatest for what ive seen until now 🙂

[@bikersedge]

Right on!

[@frienduro24]

Heal up dude!

[@bikersedge]

Thank you very much!

[@danielray1558]

Great review. Hope you heal up fast! Where is that trail? That looks amazing. I live big alpine rides like that

[@bikersedge]

@@danielray1558 it’s up above Brighton and Alta. Big hike a bike.

[@danielray1558]

@@bikersedgethanks.

[@timgray4305]

Get well soon

[@bikersedge]

Will do!

[@brentporter9324]

Sorry to hear about the shoulder. I did something similar to mine (ironically on my Bronson 1) in Park City a few years back. Hope recovery is quick and smooth. Quick question, at the end you said who this bike is for and called out specifically shorter riders looking for a more tame riding style. The insinuation is that if you're 6'1" like me there's something better. Is that just a non-mullet setup, or is there something specific in mind you'd lean toward?

[@bikersedge]

@@brentporter9324 I think for a taller rider who doesn’t want a playful goof around type bike a full 29er would be a better option. The Ripmo comes to mind in the same category.

[@ericdelchiaro9502]

Great review as always! How do you think the new Bronson compares to the current Nomad? Do you think the new updates bring it closer to the DH capabilities?

[@bikersedge]

@@ericdelchiaro9502 unfortunately I haven’t ridden the nomad. Wouldn’t be able to tell you.

[@davidjohnston9652]

@bikersedge As a 5’5” vertically challenged rider, It’s difficult to understand the geometry needs of taller folks. I love my MX Bronson. It fits well, rides neutral, doesn’t tear holes in my shorts, has great trail manners and is just all around fun. The geometry updates that make the bike work for you would absolutely ruin my current ride experience. My one gripe about my current MX Bronson is the seat angle is too steep. I am stoked that size specific geometry is becoming more prominent. Sorry you’re gonna have to lay off the Top Gun high fives for a while. Bummer

[@bikersedge]

My left arm is perfectly functional for all the high fives.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Damn! Heal up quick brother! The frame only option (for those of us who like to build our own bikes) is the CC and has no RD cabling and I can't decide if I hate this trend more or headset cable routing. Both trends suck donkey ballz.

[@bikersedge]

@@ThunderStruckMTB headset routing sucks the most. Followed by broken collarbones and wireless only frames.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

@@bikersedge 😅 How are you today compared to when you filmed this? How long has it been?

[@bikersedge]

I crashed last Tuesday. Filmed this Friday. About the same really. Surgery is tomorrow and hopefully that helps a lot. Right now the bones grind and pop if I blink wrong. I’ve been stuck in the lazy boy for a week.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

@@bikersedge Alright that means tomorrow night you'll finally be on the road to recovery and start to get better every day after. Hang in there, happier days are just on the horizon. 🏔🚵

[@bikersedge]

@@ThunderStruckMTB I’ve never been more excited for surgery!

[@Onlydansmtb]

Santa Cruz turning into Apple

[@bikersedge]

🤣

[@finroddd]

Stumpjumper 15 showed the way.

[@bikersedge]

Changes in geo and travel were so radical for a few years. Seems to have slowed down a bit lately with most brands making smaller refinements and changes.

[@tomek6481]

Wish you all the best, know you feeling, it will be cool if you can do some video about recovery. I remember my self when being in the same situation. That was really stresy time. Don’t know what to and what to expect. Do I’m going to ride the same or bit scared? how long it take to recover to back on the bike. Now I know, shouldn’t worried at all. I like my plate on the collarbone 😂 keep well!

[@bikersedge]

Thanks for the idea!

[@boydanderson8682]

Find a surgeon that dose the Rod method. Way less intrusive than old fashion plates. And you will heal faster.

[@bikersedge]

Good to know.

[@jonthornton8714]

Rest up and get better soon.

[@bikersedge]

@@jonthornton8714 thanks!

[@AddisonGallamore]

Where were you riding in this? Just snagged a 2024 S build and can't wait to get out on it!

[@bikersedge]

@@AddisonGallamore up above Alta and Brighton

[@ondrejjanoska660]

wish you quick recovery..... watching with the same construction on my shoulder ....ren out of talent last Friday 😅

[@bikersedge]

Thanks! We should both get better at bikes huh?

[@dtem938]

Santa Cruz's VPP has never offered the same small bump traction versus horst/4 bar/DW/split pivot unless they alter the anti squat signicantly but where they shine is consecutive square hits and medium bumps with a stout frame. Too bad frame only is CC and it lacks cable routing and the shoc tunnel seems just as high as the previous Bronson limiting a longer dropper despite he shock being lower not to mentioned the beefier weight. The previuos Bronson V4 was fantastic for tighter tracks and rocky descents while maintaining a sporty suspension and I see some R builds for $3400 USD. Hopefully bike manufactures will focus on using their corporate powers on more trail accessibility and friendlier prices and easier maintainence frame designs and not so much on gadgets and gizmo the average and even privateers riders don't need. And Conner, you wouldn't have washed out if it wasn't a DW link :) J/K speedy recovery.

[@johnconnolly2815]

I know that crash location. Same spot Eric from Ridelabs ate it last year. Heal up!

[@bikersedge]

I honestly have no idea how or why I crashed there. Such a benign corner.

[@scottlomm3829]

Dang was that on Camp Chair?! Must have been a pain (literally) to get down from there! Heal up!

[@bikersedge]

Yeah. I got loaded up into a truck for a bumpy ride back to the bottom. Still had a bunch of adrenaline so I was doing ok.

[@mfa81]

That rear brake hose routing is really bad between rear and front triangle

[@bikersedge]

Yeah. Does seem a little exposed.

[@xiaolongwang6583]

how does this Bronson/'s suspension feeling compare to the Nomad V6 ( what I currently ride, so I am curious to know ;) )?

[@bikersedge]

@@xiaolongwang6583 haven’t ridden that. Wouldn’t be able to say.

[@Dy1pickel]

Love the throw back colors to pink Bronson of days past and oxblood. Still hope 27.5 both wheels returns some day. Loving my Hightower in the meantime How does it compare to Hightower, HD6 and new ripmo ?

[@bikersedge]

@@Dy1pickel I compared it to the Ripmo in the video. Haven’t out too much thought into the HT and HD6 comps.

[@Trade2Invest-]

Thats why i wear full face, armor, thick elbow and knee shin pads. I pray for you to heal 😢 i do hope that reviewers starts practicing maximum safety rather than the bare minimum. Your health in the long run is more important than the 4 hour comfort. Believe or not, after a while, those heavy armor will feel like you're not wearing it.

[@bikersedge]

@@Trade2Invest- thanks! Not sure elbow pads would have saved that one but I appreciate the concern!

[@benjaminpellegrino4241]

I ❤Alta

[@bikersedge]

Same!

[@chrisallen5293]

Great review. Hate you busted up your shoulder. Heal up

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks!

[@kevinmanzo862]

would you say a heckler sl (heavier) would be safer than this in terms of that fall you had? Wishing you speedy recovery. Your the best in the biz sir.

[@bikersedge]

To be honest I’m not completely sure why I crashed. I don’t think a different bike (heavier or lighter) would have changed anything really sometimes you just screw up.

[@bent_w_lee8449]

What does the bronson’s shifting and your collar bone both have in common?? They’re both setup wireless. Probably too soon but couldn’t resist. Heal up quick!

[@bikersedge]

Hahahaha. Well played. Except sram did better with their wireless system than the stump did with my collarbone.

[@mikepfeifer1753]

Shit dude - sorry to see the crash!! Hey question, are you filming on an insta360? If so what are is your film and edit set up? My footage looks like crap!

[@bikersedge]

@@mikepfeifer1753 thanks! I’m using a Hero 12 with Max Lens mod.

[@aguyholding1024]

Can you do a little more of a comparison between this V5 Bronson and the V3 Ripmo?

[@bikersedge]

I’d have to do some back to back riding to do that. Won’t be happening anytime soon unfortunately.

[@aguyholding1024]

@@bikersedge Well that is understandable. Hope your surgery and recovery goes well.

[@bikersedge]

@@aguyholding1024 hey thanks!

[@vashusan1984]

Would love to know what resort that ride was at. That ridgeline trail looks incredible! Oh and quick healing! 🤘

[@bikersedge]

Upa above Brighton and Alta. Big hike a bike.

[@vashusan1984]

@@bikersedge So cool, I was thinking it looked like Alta. That's a major mission!

[@bikersedge]

@@vashusan1984 especially when you’re an out of shape dad like me. Haha.

[@vashusan1984]

@@bikersedge Yeah, but dad life rules! Gotta raise the next generation of rippers.

[@bikersedge]

@@vashusan1984 hopefully they learn from my mistakes.

[@mtbextreme01]

Now that the v5 is out the Bronson v4.1 is having some crazy sales. Wondering if the v5 is really much more worth it over v4.1. Any feedback is appreciated

[@bikersedge]

I never got to ride the V4 so I’m not the guy to ask. Hopefully someone can help answer that one.

[@h0rstmann]

As someone that owned the V4 and never really got along with it, I can see this bike being a huge improvement. The suspension felt harsh with a lot of feedback through the feet on the V4. The geometry felt a little off too, and in hindsight, I think it was the shorter rear center and lower stack. I would make the leap to the V5 for sure. It's the better bike in pretty much every way.

[@mtbextreme01]

@@h0rstmann okay! thanks alot!

[@AndresPizarro-ey9mx]

Hope you a good recovery! How do you compare it with a Hightower? Saludos from Chile

[@bikersedge]

Hey thanks! The Hightower feels more pedally and serious than this. This feels softer, plusher and more playful.

[@AndresPizarro-ey9mx]

@@bikersedge Man I like that V3 HT. Keep it with the awesome content 🤟

[@bikersedge]

@@AndresPizarro-ey9mx will do!

[@Westcoastmtbi]

As someone with post shoulder surgery i hope u have a recliner, could save u a few winks. Stay strong🤙

[@bikersedge]

@@Westcoastmtbi my butt has become one with the lazyboy this last week!

[@piotrwaligora7144]

Epic views. Where is it that place?

[@bikersedge]

Northern Utah

[@Cevirus93]

How do you get those epic pov footage? Cam+Lens pls

[@bikersedge]

@@Cevirus93 GoPro hero 12

[@blakemoser1682]

Think we'll see a Heckler SL v2 with same frame geo updates?

[@bikersedge]

@@blakemoser1682 eventually probably. Not sure when.

[@lukienduro]

Which size do you recommend for 6'1.2" (186cm) tall person? In size L top tube is very short 614 mm but in XL wheelbase is huge 1299 mm :/ Difficult decision.

[@bikersedge]

I’m 6’2” and like the XL but I’d recommend a test ride or demo.

[@sgt.sender1]

Wonder if a new hightower is coming soon.

[@bikersedge]

🤷‍♂️

[@sgt.sender1]

Heal up quickly brother

[@bikersedge]

@@sgt.sender1 hey thanks! Will do.

[@shreddersinc9317]

Was that crash at Park City?

[@bikersedge]

Legal has told me not to answer that question.

[@spicymountainbike]

Your collarbone looks wireless in the xray.

[@bikersedge]

@@spicymountainbike it’s the new AXS.

[@spicymountainbike]

@@bikersedge broke my left collarbone back in 2021 and didn’t have surgery. I just let the bone heal naturally. I have a big bump but i have full range of motion. I feel your pain and I hope yours heals as good so you get full range of motion again.

[@BobbySchaffer]

which santa cruz for 6 foot 3 rider ? small jumps

[@bikersedge]

Height shouldn’t really be the deciding factor for the bike you buy. It’s going to depends on how and where you like to ride. Go check out our what MTB should you buy video if you want more on that.

[@tprountzos]

Bronson V5 or Transition Patrol?

[@bikersedge]

Haven’t ridden a new patrol. Wouldn’t be able to tell you.

[@erichbachman7363]

Fck man, hope you are okay! Getting injured like that, esp if you are alone sounds like the nightmare! That's why I always hold a few % back. I witnessed once an mtb guide that crashed so badly she had to get airlifted, broke practically her whole upper body... Probably would've died if she was alone.

[@bikersedge]

@@erichbachman7363 yikes that’s gnarly. Just had surgery. I’ll be good as new soon.

[@joehoeper4648]

How does it compare to Nomad v6?

[@bikersedge]

Haven’t ridden that. Couldn’t say.

[@signifyanir]

Feel good brother. It's a good time for a vacation in Israel

[@bikersedge]

@@signifyanir I don’t know how true that is…..

[@Martin-gh8uq]

I know you are fancy new numbers but I call this BS. Just calculated ratio between front and back end; V4 in XL WB - 1284, CS 442 ratio is c. 1.905 V5 WB 1299, CS 446 ratio c. 1.912. This can be expressed in % as well V4 34.42% vs V5 34.33%. Conclusion is that V4 has got longer CS for given seize then V5. Given that difference is so minimal I seriously doubt that you could feel it at all. It’s just a bigger bike but then if you want plush and stable why not go for Nomad instead!?

[@bikersedge]

In relation to reach the rear center is now longer than it used to be. 442/500 for the V4 and 445/500 for the V5.

[@jlh530i1]

current nomad has incredibly similar geo to the new bronson. bronson also has a 57.5mm stroke shock. new nomad is just an increase stroke shock and longer travel fork? might be a move to consolidate manufacturing between two models

[@bikersedge]

@@jlh530i1 I’d imagine there will be changes to the nomad that will differentiate the two in the future.

[@pieterdorrestein9286]

Heal up quickly

[@bikersedge]

Thank you!

[@burtonbrd31]

Is this at solitude?

[@bikersedge]

No. It’s above Alta and Brighton.

[@WalterReyes-lo6mc]

Get better man!

[@bikersedge]

Will do!