The Santa Cruz Bronson X0 AXS is built for riders who refuse to be limited by terrain or trends. It’s a playful, tough, and trail-hungry machine that excels on everything from sculpted bike parks to raw backcountry lines. With its MX wheel configuration (29” front / 27.5” rear), lightweight Carbon CC frame, and ultra-responsive VPP™ suspension, this Bronson balances high-speed confidence with snappy handling. Outfitted with the cutting-edge SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type wireless drivetrain, Fox 36 Float Factory suspension, and tough Reserve or Raceface ARC rims, this bike is tuned for speed, control, and sending it with confidence.
Features
- CC Carbon Frame with internal Glovebox storage
- VPP™ Suspension System delivering 150mm rear travel
- MX Wheel Setup (29" Front / 27.5" Rear) for nimble, confident handling
- Fox 36 Float Factory Fork, 160mm travel
- FOX Float X Factory Shock, 230x57.5
- SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-Speed Wireless Drivetrain
- SRAM Maven Silver Stealth Brakes with 200/180mm HS2 rotors
- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 or Raceface ARC 30 Rims
- Maxxis Assegai & Minion DHR II Tires for ultimate grip
- Flip Chip geometry adjuster for tuning your ride feel
- Reserve Fillmore Valves for effortless tubeless setup
Frame
- Material: Carbon CC
- Travel: Front 160mm / Rear 150mm
- Weight: 32.48 lbs / 14.73 kg
Suspension
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
- Shock: FOX Float X Factory, 230x57.5
Drivetrain
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset: SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Right Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
Brakes
- Brakes: SRAM Maven Silver Stealth
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2, 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2, 180mm
Cockpit
- Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
- Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Wheels & Tires
- Front Rim: Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30
- Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
- Rear Rim: Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30
- Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves
E-Bike System
Note: The Bronson X0 AXS is a pedal-powered mountain bike, not an e-bike.
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Wheel Size | MX (29" Front / 27.5" Rear) |
| Front Travel | 160mm |
| Rear Travel | 150mm |
| Weight | 32.48 lbs / 14.73 kg |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Rear Brake Mount | 180 PM |
| Shock Length | 230mm |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount | No compatibility |
| Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Max Rotor Size | 223mm |
| Max Tire Clearance | 2.5" |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | 36.4mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Shock Bushing Size | Front: 40x10 (standard bushing), Rear: 30x8 (roller bearing) |
| Shock Stroke | 57.5mm |
| Suspension System | VPP™ |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
Size Guide
| Size | Rider Height | Reach |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 5'1" – 5'5" (155–165 cm) | 435 mm |
| Medium | 5'5" – 5'9" (165–175 cm) | 460 mm |
| Large | 5'9" – 6'1" (175–185 cm) | 480 mm |
| X-Large | 6'0" – 6'4" (183–193 cm) | 500 mm |
| XX-Large | 6'4" – 6'7" (193–200 cm) | 525 mm |












