# Santa Cruz Bronson, used prices on Cyclesite > 0 active Santa Cruz Bronson listings on Cyclesite, the UK's bike-only marketplace. Frame numbers checked against a stolen-bike registry and rider-filed theft reports before going live. **Brand Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2419452 ## Fair-value range (real UK market prices) - **Low to high:** £1,300 to £2,700 - **Typical:** £1,950 - **Source:** market_listings - **If you are pricing one to sell:** £2,150 to £2,650 depending on model year. Do not quote the typical figure above as an asking price for a specific bike: it sits outside every model year measured below. Use the model-year table. ## Measured asking price by model year (19 real UK listings that state a model year) Median last-advertised asking price per model year. These are asking prices, not confirmed sale prices. These are a different set of listings from the headline figure above: 52 of the 109 listings state a model year, and their median is £2,000. Compare a model year below against £2,000 rather than against the all-listings median. | Model year | Median asking price | 95% confidence range | Listings | |---|---|---|---| | 2023 | £2,150 | £1,500 to £4,150 | 7 | | 2022 | £2,650 | £1,400 to £3,700 | 6 | | 2017 | £2,250 | £1,250 to £2,800 | 6 | The range is a 95% confidence interval on that year's median, not the spread of listing prices. Where two years' ranges overlap, the difference between those years is not established by this data. ## Sell velocity - **Demand:** medium ## Overview The Bronson is Santa Cruz's all mountain bike and it sits in the space between a trail bike and an enduro bike. With 150mm of rear travel and 160mm up front, it is built for riders who want to push harder than a trail bike allows but do not need a full enduro sled. Santa Cruz is a Californian brand with a loyal following among UK mountain bikers who value quality and heritage. Santa Cruz frames are renowned for their build quality and durability. The Bronson uses VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension, which Santa Cruz has refined over two decades. The linkage design delivers a supportive pedalling feel, active mid stroke, and progressive end stroke. It works well across a wide range of terrain. With 4 used listings tracked at an average price around £2,800, the Bronson is less common on the used market than bikes from bigger brands. Santa Cruz's premium pricing and loyal ownership base mean used bikes command strong money. Most sit between £1,875 and £3,140. ## What it's like to ride The Bronson is a confidence machine. The 150mm rear travel and 160mm fork give you enough suspension to charge through rough terrain without worrying about bottoming out. The bike descends with genuine composure, holding its line through rock gardens and root sections. It makes you ride faster because you trust it. Climbing is where the Bronson shows its all mountain character. It is not as efficient as a Stumpjumper or Fuel EX going uphill, but it is manageable on UK trail centre climbs. The VPP suspension does a good job of staying active without excessive bob. For riders who prioritise descending over climbing, the trade off is absolutely worth it. ## Who it's for Aggressive trail riders and gravity leaning mountain bikers. Riders who push hard on descents and want confidence on rough terrain. Enduro event entrants who also want a bike that climbs respectably. UK riders who frequent places like BikePark Wales, Revolution, and Dyfi where the trails are rough and steep. ## Good points - Outstanding descending confidence with 150mm/160mm travel - Exceptional frame quality and durability from Santa Cruz - VPP suspension is well proven and refined over two decades - Lifetime warranty on the frame for the original owner - Strong cult following and excellent resale value ## Considerations - Premium pricing. Santa Cruz bikes are expensive new and hold value used - Heavier than trail bikes, which you feel on long climbs - Overkill for mellow trail centre blue runs - Limited UK dealer network compared to Specialized or Trek - Component spec can trail rivals at equivalent price points because you pay for the frame ## Year guide The V4 Bronson (2022 onwards) with updated VPP and mixed wheel size (29 front, 27.5 rear) is the current version. The V3 (2019 to 2021) is full 27.5 and still a brilliant bike if you prefer smaller wheels. The V2 is showing its age now. For the best value, a V3 carbon or V4 alloy are strong choices. ## FAQs ### Is the Bronson an enduro bike? It sits between trail and enduro. With 150mm rear travel it has enough suspension for enduro events but it is not as slack or long as a dedicated enduro bike like the Santa Cruz Megatower. For UK enduro racing, it is very competitive. For World Cup enduro courses, a dedicated enduro bike would be better. ### Why are Santa Cruz bikes so expensive? You pay for frame quality, lifetime warranty, and the VPP suspension design. Santa Cruz frames are built to higher tolerances than most competitors and the warranty is among the best in the industry. Whether that premium is worth it depends on how much you value those things. ## Buying tips - Santa Cruz frames are built to last. A well maintained 3 to 4 year old Bronson is still an excellent bike - Check the VPP bearings. Santa Cruz uses good quality bearings but they do wear, especially in UK mud - The alloy frame is significantly cheaper than carbon and only marginally heavier. It is also tougher for aggressive riding - Ask about the Santa Cruz lifetime warranty. It transfers with documentation from the original owner - Look at the shock tune. The Bronson can be set up differently for trail riding versus enduro racing - Most used Bronsons sit between £1,875 and £3,140. Below that is older or alloy. Above is current carbon ## Live data - **Browse listings:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/santa-cruz/bronson - **Sold prices:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/sold-bike-prices/santa-cruz/bronson - **Get a valuation:** https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/value/santa-cruz/bronson - **Programmatic search (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/search?brand=Santa%20Cruz&model=Bronson - **Valuation (MCP):** https://api.cyclesite.co.uk/api/mcp/valuation?brand=Santa%20Cruz&model=Bronson --- Source: [https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/santa-cruz/bronson](https://www.cyclesite.co.uk/bike-brands/santa-cruz/bronson) Cite as: Cyclesite (cyclesite.co.uk). License: CC-BY-4.0, see /ai.txt for full AI usage policy. Data is live; refresh interval ≤ 5 minutes.