2019 Santa Cruz Bronson vs 5010
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- This is a brief review and 1st impressions of the 2019 Santa Cruz Bronson, and how it compares to the previous generation 5010. For more in-depth details skip ahead to 5:27 and let's nerd out!
Thanks for the honest review! You explain all the stuff i was wondering I'm leaning towards the bronson XL
Thank you! After almost a year, I'm still in love with this bike and have no regrets. Happy new bike day in advance!!
Nice review, you covered a lot of questions I had between these two bikes. This was really helpful
Thank you!
Solid first video! My 2019 bronson CC should be here in a few days.
Thank you! Congrats on the incoming new ride!
Very good first video man!! Def subbed and looking forward to more!!🤙🤙
Thank you! I've got another couple of videos on deck; I'm trying to get caught up on homework and projects. Hopefully I can get another one out in a couple of days!
How does the length and overall handling of the 2 bikes compare? The 5010 is very playful and easy to pop manuals and place the bike where you want popping off of rocks etc. Is the Bronson just a long slack plow version of a 5010?
Update: I did a parking lot demo of a Bronson. It's much more laboring (really have to pull) to hop and manual but not by too much. Using the same effort to hop as the 5010 resulted in nose landings. The bike felt surprisingly supportive under pedal load. I'm picking one up to replace my 5010 and Nomad but I feel I will regret getting rid of the 5010's trail playfulness.
Damn! Great review. I currently ride a Chameleon. You~would~have to use the L-word! I have already heard great things about this model. Thinking of going budget and upgrade to a Fox shock a year later.
That's what I did after I purchased my 5010. I bought the entry level aluminum "D" build and then upgraded things over time. I ended up with a great bike with all the components I wanted. I was virtually a custom build after all the upgrades but it allowed me to really dial in the "feel" I was looking for. Thanks for watching and I really appreciate the positive feedback!
Great explained!! Bought me SC Bronson 3 too 👍🏼😋
First attempt? Great job!
If you had a megatower would you still get a Bronson as a all round bike to play on?
GREAT question! In short, probably not. Other than wheel size, there is not a large enough difference between the two and their designed purposes for me to justify having both. So, to me, it's more of an "either/or" decision. I'm extremely curious about the Megatower but I haven't had the chance to demo one yet. There will be a Santa Cruz demo here in a couple of weeks and I'm hoping to throw a leg over one. But, based on other 29'ers that I've demo'd (money being no object), I could see having the Megatower strictly as an enduro race bike and the Bronson for everyday trails and play. For me, the Bronson is going to be REALLY tough to beat but, if you already have a Megatower, shred that bad boy. Through suspension tuning and technique, I think the Megatower would/could be just as playful and I don't believe you would be missing out on anything that a Bronson could offer in most cases. I hope that helps!
@@lonestarmtb6799 thanks I appreciate the feedback, Im going from an 18 hightower to the mega and was thinking 5010 as a play pop winter bike
What do you think about the overall weight of the bike compared to the 5010 ?
I didn't notice a dramatic difference in weight going from the aluminum framed 5010 to the CC frame on the Bronson. I could tell the Bronson was just slightly lighter when picking the two up but that's also comparing two different frame materials. When riding them I didn't notice any significant difference in weight. They are both just as easy to maneuver at speed and in the air. What did stand out to me was the stiffness of the carbon frame. I hope that helps!
I went from a 2018 5010 CC X01 build to a 2019 Bronson CC X01 build and the weight difference for me was dramatic! My 5010 was so light and nimble compared to the Bronson. In my opinion, it's the one major flaw of the new Bronson. I know that Aluminum versions of the 5010 are similar to weight as the new carbon Bronson so if your making that switch it should be easier. I also found that jibbing around on the 5010 and Bronson are quite different. The 5010 is super playful on smaller things, lower speeds, while the Bronson is more playful with larger objects and slightly higher speeds. The Bronson is just so smooth though and I don't see how the 5010 would ever feel like that. Upgrading to a Fox DPX2 helped on the rear end but it still doesn't even come close to the new Bronson. I have a feeling I'll eventually go back to a 5010 with a fox 36, code brakes, and 2.5 tires. Thanks for doing the review @lonestarmtb I too was looking for comparisons earlier on.
I agree. The 5010 that I demo'd was their XX1 build with the CC frame and Enve wheels. I remember it being crazy lightweight too! I think my aluminum 5010 was about 33lbs. I completely loved everything about it. I even did a couple of enduro races on it. As my skills progressed and features around here got bigger, it just wasn't the right tool for me anymore. The Bronson allows me to tackle a lot of things that were limiting me on the 5010; mainly larger drops and jumps. I'm also 225lbs so the extra squish doesn't hurt! We're getting our first ski-lift bike park in a couple of months and there is already a gravity park in the hill country. The Bronson will definitely be better suited for that stuff. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment! Enjoy that Bronson!
I been riding a lil over a year should I wait to get a FS? I have a hardtail and im limited to the upgrades I can make for it
I would say it depends as everyones needs & budgets are different. I started out on a hardtail XC bike. For me, I knew it was time to upgrade to a FS after regularly trying to make that XC bike do things it really wasn't meant to do very well; i.e. jumping. After nearly a year on the XC bike, I started to realize it was just the wrong tool for the application & I was frequently getting hurt as a result. I think once you've determined what type/style of riding you enjoy the most & you're finding your current bike really isn't getting that job done for you, then it's probably time to explore other possibilities. And I can't recommend getting to a demo day enough. Demo everything you can & maybe even test ride a few friends' bike as well. I hope this helps!
Dude nice vid. Very helpful. I pick one up to demo tomorrow. If I like it as much as the V2 Bronson I’m gonna buy it. Check my channel soon for a vid of my demo.
Thanks man! I'd be surprised if you didn't like the V3 more. The V2 always felt a little too long to me. Both in the reach and the overall bike. The new geometry and the use of a smaller fork offset really helps the V3 feel more compact and playful. Enjoy your demo!