LONG-TERM REVIEW - 2022 Santa Cruz BRONSON

Santa Cruz's new mixed-wheeled Bronson is a wonderbike! ► Read Vital's in-depth Santa Cruz Bronson review - https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guid... Video contents 0:00 - Introduction 2:18 - Nomad and Hightower 3:03 - Climbing 3:49 - Descending 5:44 - Durability 6:02 - Build and Parts 8:15 - Price 9:19 - What's the Bottom Line? ► Santa Cruz Nomad Review -    • REVIEW - The NEW 2021 Santa Cruz NOMAD V5 ...   ► Santa Cruz Hightower Review -    • REVIEW - 2020 Santa Cruz Hightower - It's ...   ► Santa Cruz Bronson First Ride -    • 2022 Santa Cruz BRONSON MX Mountain Bike R...   #MTB #mountainbike #mountainbikes Mountain bikes today are darn good. Certainly, there are some exceptions out there but by and large, when people ask what bike they should get, the reply is, "Whatever fits your budget, body, and is in stock." This has been a matter of internal discussion at Vital for the past year or so. Everything is getting four stars or better now because the bikes all meet or exceed expectations and abilities. If everything is so good now, how do we target the standouts? Strengths Efficient pedaler Smashes rocks Pops lips Geometry hits a sweet spot Ample frame protection Santa Cruz 35 bars Weaknesses Short dropper post No alloy versions Highlights Carbon C and CC frame options 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheels 150mm (5.9-inches) of rear wheel travel // 160mm (6.3-inches) fork travel VPP suspension design Shuttle zone and bottom bracket protection Guided, internal cable routing Size-specific chainstay lengths Lifetime bearing replacement Lifetime warranty Threaded bottom bracket with ISCG05 mounts Boost 148 rear spacing with 12mm through axle Measured weight (size medium, no pedals): 30.4 pounds (13.7kg) MSRP $9,849 USD (as tested)