Santa Cruz Bronson Ride & Review

[@mikes.8305]

That’s the bike I was blown away with in 22 and ended up buying. It compliments so many riding styles. Fun everywhere and capable. If only they had an alloy option to reach more audience.

[@matth8924]

I heard a rumor that the AL models are coming which will be awesome. I’ve got a 4.1 in the incredible salmon color and video’s don’t do it justice, it looks amazing in person. The bike is a blast everywhere. From flat XC trails, all the way to Captain Ahab in Moab, it’s so much fun. Goes everywhere and jumps better than anything else I’ve ridden.

[@johnfranklin6707]

I coulda sworn they originally had an Al of it because I remember them being around the 2k mark back in like 2016 ish but yeah not anymore

[@robertgoodwin4730]

Loved the video! I also love my Santa Cruz Bronson which I rode today at Opening Day at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort here in California. I bought the bike last summer. I’m a 60 year old rider who, until this bike, had only owned rigid frames. I’m in another world on the Bronson jumping higher and farther at 60 than anytime previous in my life. The mullet set up works well on switchbacks and berms. I’ve heard the word “tracking” used to describe the feeling of the rear tire following the front. Through gnarly rock gardens this bike feels super stable. Also at higher speeds through the roughest terrain the bike is maneuverable and feels solid. I work as a carpenter and my wife calls me “The Tool Tester” because I break things. The Bronson has been one tough tool! I really enjoyed watching you riding style - a great balance of economy of movement and SPEED! Thank You for the vid! (Now I really can’t wait to ride again tomorrow!)

[@mtb4l484]

I've been riding the 2021 BronsonMX for 2 years now, yes I got it in 2020, and the bike is the dream! It's excellent in steep chunky stuff, performs great at speed, and is insanely stable in the air! The small rear wheel keeps the rear right underneath you when turning. Corners on a dime. 10/10

[@mariov5181]

I replaced my the old 2018 Santa Cruz Hightower with the new 2023Tallboy this past March, and the new bike had the same creak which ghostly disappears then comes back again. The culprit ended up being the dropper post (and seat collar) which enjoys a healthy lump of greasing every few months. Thanks for the great video.

[@abneriidelacruz6705]

I have the gold 2022 Bronson. It rides very well! Still love it after all these years! I'm glad Jeff agrees!

[@PeterCharpentier-s9n]

I have a Santa Cruz 5010, and I absolutely love it. I live in Minnesota and I don’t ride a bunch of gnarly downhill stuff, so I don’t need huge travel. The 5010 is a fantastic trail bike🤗

[@DontWorryImAPilot]

I'm going to be in the market for a full sus trail bike mid/end of next year. I'm in North Dakota so similar-ish mountain-free terrain. Lots of narrow singletrack - often with chattery, ungroomed grassy bits and cattle trails - in my local riding future. Do you feel like the 5010 is ever not enough bike for you? What sorts of things do you ride? I see a lot of Minnesota trips in my future, is the 5010 enough travel for spots like Cuyuna? I've not been out there so I have no idea what I could expect over there! Thank for any info you can lend!

[@PeterCharpentier-s9n]

@@DontWorryImAPilot, I live in Brainerd and ride Cuyuna several times per week. I can say that I’ve never felt underbiked with the 5010. I also have a Trek Fuel Ex 7, which has a little more travel up front. The Santa Cruz is a lot more playful and maneuverable, and it handles the chunky stuff well. I don’t typically do big drops or large jumps, but I ride the rock gardens well. Hope that helps.

[@carterschichtel9678]

@@DontWorryImAPilot My opinion a used status for the park and a alloy tallboy for local trails.

[@vitaflo]

@@DontWorryImAPilot 5010 is plenty for Cuyuna, you can ride pretty much anything there. Only place I might want more than 130mm in MN is a few spots in Duluth. Short travel is where it's at in the upper midwest.

[@DontWorryImAPilot]

@@PeterCharpentier-s9n That helps a ton! Thanks!

[@NolanKupono]

Production quality has been off the charts lately!

[@blackhorsegrind4255]

What do you mean?

[@matttaylor9385]

A buddy of mine just picked up a Bronson 4.1 to frankenbuild over the winter. Coming from a stumpy comp aluminum I think he's going to LOVE it.

[@flyingnorseman]

Being a glass half empty dude, I appreciate Jeff's insanely positive attitude. Watch his videos hoping a little rubs off on me.

[@mwinburn200]

Love starting my morning off with Jeff Kendall-Weed's latest videos. SO STOKED!

[@TFritz82]

Ahh man, I built mine up 6 weeks ago and it's been awesome! Once I got acclimated to the MX setup and dialed the bike in, I was surprised at just how hard it could go! I found myself with several PRs on trails I ride all the time, after a near two year dry spell! So good.

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

As someone who was never very good at drifting or cornering with speed in general, I find this the main advantage of mullet. The rear wheel will generally be the one to cut loose first which makes agressive cornering more predictable. And I've just found the cornering to feel more like a "carve" for whatever that's worth.

[@Eric.V.]

I don’t remember ever having seen you review a Santa Cruz. Sick video!

[@danielray1558]

I rode this Bronson the gold one for 2 seasons and it was my favorite bike ever. I sold it recently and already regret doing so. It’s good everywhere.

[@bikemad]

Wot did yu get to replace?

[@danielray1558]

@@bikemad I replaced it with the new hd6 which is great, in a lot of ways similar, but more travel- they are both great bikes- There are a lot of other bikes that look cool to me as well- the Madonna v3, Druid V2, the nomad, But the Bronson was to me a bit of a Goldilocks bike.

[@ramoncliff8946]

@@danielray1558if you were to decide between the two, would you still pick the HD6 again? Sat on an HD6 the other day, & it felt goooood!

[@ArtPintauro]

Those trails look amazing and your riding skills are incredible.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Thanks Art!

[@PaulGledhill-s2n]

Great review man! I built mine up a couple of months ago. I echo everything you said - it feels like the ultimate fun bike. I was coming off the 27.5 version and didn't expect this one to feel as good as it is. It's a different beast - love it!

[@lyzyrdskydr4961]

Great to see you finally review a Santa Cruz! I was beginning to suspect you had some unspoken deal with Ibis to ignore their bikes. Would love to see you check out some of their other bikes like the Hightower, as it competes with some of the other bikes you've reviewed.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

No “secret handshake deals,” I just didn’t have a way to get SC bikes until Jenson started carrying them! And couldn’t afford to buy one until the sale pricing 😂 SCB did not have any loaners for me, I asked

[@lukib2984]

Man your playful riding style is awesome, amazing skills!

[@SkiRidesMTB]

I got the little brother (5010). For me the, the mullet helps me ride a bit more playful. I come off lips much better than on a full 29er. Rock rolls keeps the rear tire off my butt. For someone like you, it probably doesn't matter much but it definitely masks some of my flaws.

[@Todd-cf8nl]

Always enjoy your videos. I made sure to mention your videos being another reason I keep going back and shopping at Jenson in a review. Keep em coming manual messiah.

[@Rhn..js2]

Hi Jeff, I absolutely adore my mullet bike, it comes like that stock. For me the smaller rear wheel really helps the bike sink into tighter corners, it’s also really nice to throw around compared to a full 29er which I have also owned.

[@patrickmccormack1427]

I have the same bike different color. Everything you said about to bike to me is spot on. It's perfect for 95% of the riding that I do living here in arkansas. I just got back from Windrock today and your comment about steeps and modulating the brakes was spot on. I do love my Bronson even been able to win a couple 70+ enduro races on it. Good video as aways.

[@benjaminreohr4577]

Your on a role today. Thank you for the quality content!

[@Dream-season]

JKW just shredding trails like most of us wish we could … fun to watch!

[@thetrailnomad]

The first KZbinr that I don't skip after 5 minutes. Well done. I fell for black Friday shopping too! Not that expensive though. The bike looks like an E-Bike.

[@Homeless_mountainbiker]

Hi Jeff, I think you should look in to the forbidden Druid v2 I believe that you would really like the bike, I think that you would like the geometry and the way the Bike feels and it would fit your riding style perfect.

[@downhillgroovy]

I had a mullet in 2020 and went back to 27.5 simply because it had a tighter turn radius. Love my 2021 meta power race

[@seano218]

Mullets lift easier on steep climbs too.

[@MTBMcPhee]

I recently bought a Tallboy frame to Frankenstein together with my spare parts bin and it ruined my life, in a good way. I had been riding horst link bikes for ages and I was so blown away by the Tallboy I ordered a Megatower and I haven't looked back, or at my credit card statement 😂

[@JEMTB90]

And after watching you on the Purple beast on your first ride.... I'm looking at bank loans... ha ha ha

[@a.r.8850]

Man i love your riding style. I know how much power it takes to ride like that and you make it look effortless. Now please review a 5010 and convince me i did right :D

[@64Spokes]

I used to be super ocd when building up bikes then covid and the partspocalypse happened and now I love a Frankenstein build and having some decently stocked parts bins in the garage is always good to have anyway just in case

[@ludicrousbrickstudio]

I noticed the RRP Proguard up front. Great fender. People don’t realize how many rock hits it prevents in the dry, both to your down tube and your face. I ended up getting their rear fender as well to protect the poorly protected pivot bearings on my 2020 Stumpy Evo Alloy and the seat stay on my son’s 2023 Stumpy Evo carbon (a post ‘Rona super sale purchase).

[@grantwilliams2912]

Thank you creating the review.. I love my 5010 v5 MX. The Bronson sound really tempting if I want to go a bit bigger on travel

[@TomCollins-c4h]

The Bronson was the first bike I checked out this year when I went looking for a bike, dang I really wanted that thing lol.

[@superawesomefuntimego]

Great content as always Jeff!! The Bronson looks like a great time. I was eyeballing one earlier in the year. My only problem with it and all Santa Cruz's is the pretty cheap kit you tend to get for your $$, so I always look elsewhere. The S Bronson is $6000 and only comes with a cheap Fox fork and select+ shock, meh AR rims with 370 hubs and the cheap Code R brakes (which are pretty bad compared to the RSC). For that sort of money you should at the very least be getting RS Ultimate or Fox Elite level suspension and RSC brakes.

[@Tequila628]

Word. And also no aluminium versions.

[@mtb4l484]

Prices are way down and their warranty for frame and wheel replacement is the best in the industry hands down. It's 💯 worth the cash and, as I'm doing, you can upgrade as you go. 🤙

[@barbbrazes869]

Loved the video! 2 of my favorite things!! Bike + kitty!!

[@dachuckster2]

A guy was selling a Ripley v4 frame for usd800 second hand and I had a bunch of bits that I’d collected together over a few months and so I snagged it and built it up. It’s currently one of my favourite bikes and feels so good as it was such a bargain.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Awesome chuck!!! It feels extra awesome to “parts bin” it like that!

[@jimm4935]

Hi Jeff, thanks for the great videos. I did Frankenstein a SC Nomad, and dug the project, and LOVE the bike. That was a few years ago so maybe it's time to look at the Bronson :-)

[@yveslaingui457]

Great content as always Jeff thanks so much! Keep em coming😊

[@alexgordon8277]

I made a similar experience coming from a 2016 stumpy to bronson 3. the bike felt more sturdy and pedaled so much better. Honestly I could not think of anything that the stumpy did better. Now I'm on a Nomad 5 and I just love that bike. Just make sure to press some grease in the lower linkage, they don't to it in factory for some reason. Once all the lower linkage is fully packed with grease (repeat that 1-2 times a year), it can easily make 2-3 years without bearing change. Also you can get the bearings for free if needed.

[@edubarc73]

Nice, man. And whats the main difference youve noticed between Bronson and Nomad?

[@alexgordon8277]

@@edubarc73 Nomad is a lot softer, but pedals about the same. Bronson had a sporty feel. I installed a megneg on the super deluxe and had a custom tune on it to make it feel a bit more planted and more progressive. The nomad felt good immediately. It has so much grip, it's way more composed when you plough through roots and feels bottomless. But downside is that it feels kind of slow and lazy on flatter trails. I ended up installing a megneg as well to get a little more support, I can imagine a coil shock would help as well in this regard.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

"I gotta bleed that rear brake" Minutes later; "That heinous rattling sound is me forgetting to tighten the rear brake caliper" Glad to see we have something in common. 😂

[@harrie205]

i think mullet is more suited for enduro and downhill. Bettter Turn in helps those long bikes more and the better roll over angels dont matter at high speeds as the smaller rear wheels let the suspension work better(the traction disadvantage of mullets at lower speeds turns into a traction advantage if youre fast enough and the trail is rough enough). also a stronger rear wheel is always nice

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome bike and Merry Christmas

[@oxfood]

Great video. I have the Williams mullet link for my 2022 Enduro. It has been fun going back and forth across the season, where I find the mullet stands out is on lift-served days riding flow and super steep tech.

[@bike4joy]

Jeff!!! I love your videos!! Cheers from Moab

[@robhole3273]

Hay Jeff, nice rig! if you want to get rid of that annoying creaking coming from the headset. Then rap the outside of the headset bearings with approx 2 full turns of P.T.F.E plumbing tape. Stretch it on tightly, trim off the access tape that overlaps the seals. And reinstall the bearings. Job done! Super cheap but very affective!

[@FoundHarpy438]

Congrats on 100k! 🎉

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Thanks Harp!!!

[@158158cow]

Reasons for mullet: Stronger wheel, less gearing needed on cassette, smaller rotor needed, reduced mass = more responsive suspension and acceleration, increased ass-to-tire clearance, allows for more wheel travel without compromising tube placement, increased chance of fitting fatter tires I ride full 27.5 and will hold onto 27.5 F/R as long as possible…

[@vangilanteryan713]

Right! I rode a new demol one at spyder mtn. last wknd. It had so much grip (compared to my bike) i was in disbelief. It was smooth where i was about to lose it on my bike i was laughing. Ya, ima get one. See, i did t wanna ride it for that reason, but i was kinda joking until i rode it and was dumbfounded. I did'nt know it was a mullet setup till i got home and researched em. lol. Cant wait to find one. Ima buy a used 22-23.

[@matth8924]

I’ve got the Salmon bronson as well, its SICK

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Does it taste good?

[@matth8924]

@@LaurentiusTriariusdelicious

[@Mtb9r]

Love Santa Cruz used to sell Santa Cruz back in early 2000 at my little shop. Sad though when a bike is on sale and it still cost $5000 damn. well happy trails I know it’s a good bike. And will treat you with many happy S-miles. 😊

[@timndel]

The smaller rear wheel increases the scrub radius of the rear wheel, causing the force vector to push the force of the rear wheel into the turn, instead of into the front wheel line when using the same size rear wheel. It's a force that can be felt in tighter turns. You do lose a little rollover speed, but gain a little more cornering and acceleration speed- not to mention wheel strength and weight gains. It's definitely the bike on my wish list.

[@alexfoster9683]

Yea but that force vector clashes with the hypotenuse of the angle between the seat tube and the valve stem when airborne. In the past I've rectified this by running 20" tubes and cushcore valves but that effects the scrub side of the force when pedalling up 69° fire roads

[@timndel]

60% of the time, that works every time…

[@jayfredweb]

Thanks for the nudge... I just purchased one from Jenson. Hope you get your credit.

[@jayfredweb]

I was a bit disappointed that my frame didn't come with salmon in the Glovebox. 🙄🐠

[@orestisvas7277]

@@jayfredweb very sad

[@craiggaudreau704]

Wish I could ride with your abilities, and muscle memory. Just for one day. Thanks for sharing

[@duffyrides]

Great video. I had the V1 Bronson (2015 ) and I found it was not as efficient as I had hoped it would be on the climbs and flat trails. Wouldn’t have called it a great all rounder at the time. Would love to try the V4 out. But thinking the Hightower is more for me these days.

[@majordanggle]

The salmon had me cracking up 😂😂

[@davec3568]

I just got a mullet Nomad C from Jensen, running 38 and X2, I'm super happy. I have a Stumpy Evo and had an Enduro, the current SC designs are better imo. Horst has some additional compromises vs a good VPP/multilink. Evo may be a little too lightweight and not quite stiff enough, Enduro is a little too big. So I'm building my Evo a little lighter, the frame is a LOT lighter vs Nomad, and am psyched to have the Nomad for burlier trail. Mullet: it's less inherently stable and hence more eager to turn, cornering is more intuitive vs a full 9'er as you don't need quite as much lean angle, and it responds to increased lean angle more readily vs a full 9er. It makes the bike feel more agile overall.

[@wayward.son1]

What would you recommend? A Bronson v4.1 CC X0 AXS @ $5800 or a 2022 Pivot Mach 6 Pro X01 Coil @ $4000? The Bronson gets the glove box, warranty, and wireless derailleur. The Mach 6 is dual 27.5 (which I would prefer), much cheaper, and theoretically more nimble. I'm not particularly interested in the fastest times downhill. I want a fun ride. I want a do it all bike, quiver killer. Love to know what you think!

[@letsgo_inc]

Considering how "playful" a rider Jeff is...maybe he should pick up a Status just to see what's up. It's a very "interesting" bike and probably the most mullet mullet out there.

[@tylerdesrosiers]

0:08 Jeff please do a 5010 review

[@Conner21230]

my dad used to ride a bronson and when I tried it out I thought it wasn't really as poppy as my stumpy evo was. It was definitely intuitive but I still feel like there are some benefits to the stumpy. But thinking back on it, I would rather have a bronson. The stumpy really isn't made for rougher riding that the bronson can handle.

[@notice_fpv]

JK-W, you are hands down the biggest dork. 🤣😂Sweet ride!

[@mikeyp3694]

Great video per usual. Two seasons ago I picked up a V4 Bronson and at 5'7" it is the goldilocks bike. Sold my beloved V2 Ripmo and haven't looked back. Fun factor is high.... great in corners....hard to feel way underbiked. I'm a less jumpy rider and Bronnie really likes a coil in the back for a more planted feel on the rough stuff. Keep the vids coming!

[@PhilJoe82]

Finally you made a vid about SC. Maybe sometime you would be in a Position to test the Hightower. ;)

[@casparlarsson]

Love the videos! Do you ever run inserts? Would also love to see a Canyon Spectral mullet reviewed

[@ianlennox4633]

All SC bikes with the vpp make those frame noises like you noticed, in my experience. Just turn up the tunes 😁

[@thebigoutsidemtb]

Great Review! I ride the same bike and you mentioned something about headset creak. Something that solved it for me was over greasing. If you think its just enough grease it isn't. Something with the Cane Creek 40 and Santa Cruz bikes just don't get along unless they have LOTS of grease. So I would try that. That should eliminate it for good.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Thanks for the feedback!!! I’ll try that.

[@frohrers281]

You gotta review stumper evo in carbon and compare them

[@mikes.8305]

Meh. Almost no need for comparison at this point years later. Just buy the one you want, as they are all on sale.

[@bastylam]

I was thinking the same

[@dkone1746]

Wish my parts bin was as stocked as yours.

[@BankBoy21]

Great video as always!!! Please test the new levo sl.

[@jmsb53]

Glad you finally got this bike. I bought mine in 2022 when it launched and it’s been the absolute dream bike. I highly recommend trying a cascade link with it and an EXT coil. Gives it that big bike energy and better performance on gnarly stuff, and you can switch out to the stock air shock when riding “fun trails” and it’s ultra poppy and fun.

[@tinman8888]

I would say its fairly common knowledge the Spec mullet link isn’t very good. For the Stevo you need to run the Cascade Link with the WRP Yoke in a mullet set up. It’s far and away better than running the spec mullet link. The Bronson looks heaps fun all the same.

[@thecakeisalie7070]

I can attest to more old parts = more fun 😂 Still running 10-speed on a 2023 bike, self-built wheelset, and almost bald grips.

[@Shredding-q1f]

Do you have a review video on the Hightower?

[@KoenGriess]

Have you thought about reviewing the Santa Cruz Megatower V2?

[@emilegagnon1490]

Hi, I love your reviews video, can you do the canondal jeckyll

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Ah the first request for a Jekyll yet! They approached me to see if I wanted to do a video about that bike- I declined, as it’s not a commonly asked for bike. I’ve gotta juggle what the world wants to see with what I wanna ride… something unique like the stooge, or popular like the Bronson, generally wins out.

[@mattleonard5268]

I test rode a Bronson demo bike when it was newish on my local trails but I didn’t like it. I love all mountain/enduro bikes and I love my 160/150mm am/en bike but I just couldn’t enjoy riding the Bronson for some reason.

[@glagola1]

Must be something going on in the assembly line. My recently purchased Tallboy frame had two linkage bolts loose enough to remove by hand but their pinch nuts were to spec. 😮

[@snat6299]

Great video to watch after my fun ride today. Relax and watch Jeff get his jump on like 2 rabbits:)

[@JeffKendallWeed]

😂 thanks Snat! Glad you had a great ride! Actually stoked to read your comment- I’d much rather make something fun to watch at the end of the day than just something going on and on about the minute details of yet another bike 😂 rock on like a landslide!!!

[@wongbo75]

Coming from a Bronson V3. V4.1 climbs better, roller over things better and corners better. I am glad i upgraded.

[@marcogamperle9837]

Jeff: i am thinking to get a V4.0 but, i also felt the bike a bit tiny as you metioned in your first test. Would you say it just feel small or it it already too small for you with the height of 174? We have the same sizes. I am looking for a bike for alpine enduro tours with privides a bit of secure in my riding. Thanks for your advice.

[@christopherwatson1163]

Hey man, awesome review, I built my own Frankenstien Bronson v4.0, a couple of years back. You can even see it on pinkbikes best daily drivers of 2022. I love my bronson. Unlike yourself, it was the big front wheel I had to get used to, but I wouldn't go back now, to full 27.5" hoops, and I have never got on with full 29rs. Contemplating a coil for the rear end.

[@mikeyp3694]

I went coil as an experiment on my V4 and never took it off. I jump some and it works fine for that but the planted, smooth ride feel of the coil on the V4 is really special.

[@christopherwatson1163]

What coil did you run? @@mikeyp3694

[@Kuzgun_Kuskan]

you should test the new one too

[@terr256]

Would you recommend this over the stumpjumper with the carbon frame?

[@mattfarrar5472]

I'm surprised you didn't compare it to the HD6 you have been riding recently.

[@brunohd4254]

How does it compare to the megatower?

[@tonyvaccarelli7950]

How about that front fender? got a link for that ? and think they have one like this that will fit my FOX 38 ? AS always ... a great video

[@mrpachuco696]

Feliz Navidad 🎄

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Gracias hombre!!!

[@Dempsey222]

If Jeff didn't put that salmon in there himself he will be puking by end of video.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

🤮

[@t.b.6600]

Another great review! If you had to pick a single "do it all" bike - Bronson or Altitude?

[@JeffKendallWeed]

For me? Altitude. I just dig dual 29” bikes.

[@brychandemoneygross4317]

How does the Bronson compare to the Ibis Ripmo AF on handleability?

[@hias_k]

Nice video! I own a Stumpy Evo and always wondered how the Bronson does in comparison. Seems like the Bronson does a little better, but for me the Stumpy feels like a bike that isn't that playful and has been engineered around 29 inch wheels anyway.

[@brianlauderdale9498]

I really wish Jeff was on a carbon Evo to get that comparison. I ride a carbon Evo at the moment and find it plenty playful. Curious how similar the alloy version feels.

[@adrianborcherds]

Does the bike come with salmon in all regions or would there be local fish or meat offered in other parts of the world?

[@johnfranklin6707]

I think maybe for a rider like you yes there is not much advantage to the mullet since you can make any bike do what you want lol. But for us average to terrible riders it makes the rear much more maneuverable. Could be wrong but that’s my 2 cents.

[@jg2wheels]

Did you ever get a chance to ride a Status? I just ordered a frame simply because it was only $750 and I have a bunch of spare parts laying around.

[@ninjazzrhythm400]

My favourite bike of all time. I have the 2020 and im hoping someday to tradein for new version or my dream bike the Nomad. I still have the 1st gen Nomad, my very first bike.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Wow that first gen was a classic!!! The latest nomad is supposed to be a great rigz

[@nicholashines7686]

I have owned several SC bikes and they were silent. I wonder what's creaking. Do you find it more or less capible than the SB140?

[@w0nderb0b]

When I worked at a santa cruz dealing shop, the green "bearing retainer" loc-tite was a good friend to keep headset bearings in place. Even though their manufacturing tolerances are great, it still came in handy quite frequently.

[@lagwall]

BronsonMX FTW!

[@SnakeC666]

Hi Jeff, What pump/pump holder do you have on your Bronson? I tried two on my Megatower, but neither one fits under the basket because they are short and the frame is too wide :/ Great review as always!! When I saw the thumbnail I immediately started to smile, finally Santa Cruz for the test. :)

[@cycling_plurality]

I am intrigued by the mullet to avoid getting my a$$ buzzed on steeps... I am also 5'-8" and considering the Bronson as my next full squish. Do you not get buzzed every so often?