New Bronson 4

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New Bronson 4
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flag marcoroy
Posted: Mar 10, 2022 at 7:27 Quote
skt4271 wrote:
marcoroy wrote:
Just started building up my new bronson v4 but when i installed the rear axle i noticed there was no protection on the frame, the axle is straight on the raw carbon. Do i miss something?

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tighten till you hear it cracking lol

Don't worry i do this with all my bolts especially on my carbon bar Wink
flag Dr-Courvoisier
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Posted: May 12, 2022 at 13:08 Quote
Past the honeymoon period and still very stoked on the Bronson. Saw an older post asking about the X2 on this bike. I just switched from the stock RS SuperDeluxe Select+ to the X2 and it's transformative. I like the SD in most cases but it got nervous in high speed chunk and has very little adjustment. Grip, platform for pop and stability all significantly improved with the X2. Should be specced on higher end builds IMHO.

I also "sized down" to a medium at 5'9.5" and I think that was the right call. Still the longest WB of any bike I've ever owned. If I were racing I might go Lg...maybe.
flag Mikelb01
Posted: Jul 12, 2022 at 13:20 Quote
Dr-Courvoisier wrote:
Past the honeymoon period and still very stoked on the Bronson. Saw an older post asking about the X2 on this bike. I just switched from the stock RS SuperDeluxe Select+ to the X2 and it's transformative. I like the SD in most cases but it got nervous in high speed chunk and has very little adjustment. Grip, platform for pop and stability all significantly improved with the X2. Should be specced on higher end builds IMHO.

I also "sized down" to a medium at 5'9.5" and I think that was the right call. Still the longest WB of any bike I've ever owned. If I were racing I might go Lg...maybe.

Does the bike still pedal/climb well with the X2 with out the aid of the blue lever?
flag Dr-Courvoisier
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Posted: Jul 13, 2022 at 10:20 Quote
Mikelb01 wrote:

Does the bike still pedal/climb well with the X2 with out the aid of the blue lever?

Climbs the same as the stock SD, which I think is great. But that is relative. I have a wide range of acceptable climbing prowess for bikes with great handling on rowdy descents.
flag Mikelb01
Posted: Jul 24, 2022 at 12:50 Quote
On the stock Super Deluxe shock for this bike, how many volume spacers are pre installed?
flag Gobstopper1
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Posted: Jul 25, 2022 at 12:31 Quote
Two volume spacers came in my stock Super Deluxe.
flag marcoroy
Posted: Aug 2, 2022 at 11:46 Quote
Has anyone had any issue with a noise that seems to be coming from a loose linkage? i work this one with my lbs and SC and we changed so far the bearing (from my wheelset and linkage), the linkage hardware, swapped the shock, axles and now we are at the stage of swapping the front triangle. The sound it is making on high speed chatter is terrible.
flag gspotrider
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Posted: Aug 16, 2022 at 11:42 Quote
marcoroy wrote:
Has anyone had any issue with a noise that seems to be coming from a loose linkage? i work this one with my lbs and SC and we changed so far the bearing (from my wheelset and linkage), the linkage hardware, swapped the shock, axles and now we are at the stage of swapping the front triangle. The sound it is making on high speed chatter is terrible.

I thought my linkage was creaking but the noise was actually from the BB. The headset has made some good creaking twice on mine, needing a good clean and regrease to quiet things down. Good hunting on your noise issue!
flag mafflin
Posted: Aug 20, 2022 at 3:49 Quote
DomDH wrote:
Anyone figure out a pump and bottle cage setup? the fat ebike downtube is making it tough

Syncros Tailor cage and Blackburn AIRSTIK SL pump work just fine form me.

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flag ZenkiS14
Posted: Sep 11, 2022 at 16:57 Quote
Anyone seen or heard about what they are calling Bronson 4.1?
flag dne87
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Posted: Sep 12, 2022 at 10:17 Quote
ZenkiS14 wrote:
Anyone seen or heard about what they are calling Bronson 4.1?

Glovebox, sag window, same geo, black and pink
flag wiltshiregh
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Posted: Sep 13, 2022 at 19:10 Quote
dne87 wrote:
ZenkiS14 wrote:
Anyone seen or heard about what they are calling Bronson 4.1?

Glovebox, sag window, same geo, black and pink

Correct. The production schedule of their bikes made these features being absent on the Bronson sorta weird. I am glad they are addressing it.
flag Subaruski
Posted: Sep 14, 2022 at 8:10 Quote
Can anyone point me in the direct of proper shock mounting hardware?

Trying to mount a Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil. Rockshock 8x30 hardware sold out everywhere I've looked. I'm assuming can use Fox for the mount but what to use for bearing mount in rear? It doesn't appear Rockshox even offers a roller bearing mount for the rear.

https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/fox-mounting-hardware-9-piece-al-8mm-x-30-1-180
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/fox-eyelet-roller-bearing-kit-8-x-30mm-full-complement

Other option is RWC

https://www.enduroforkseals.com/products/rear-suspension/shock-eyelet-bearing-kits/6mm-8mm-thru-bolts/NEEDLE-BEARING-30.html?ucacid=388973951.818870
flag dne87
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Posted: Sep 14, 2022 at 10:50 Quote
Subaruski wrote:
Can anyone point me in the direct of proper shock mounting hardware?

Trying to mount a Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil. Rockshock 8x30 hardware sold out everywhere I've looked. I'm assuming can use Fox for the mount but what to use for bearing mount in rear? It doesn't appear Rockshox even offers a roller bearing mount for the rear.

https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/fox-mounting-hardware-9-piece-al-8mm-x-30-1-180
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/fox-eyelet-roller-bearing-kit-8-x-30mm-full-complement

Other option is RWC

https://www.enduroforkseals.com/products/rear-suspension/shock-eyelet-bearing-kits/6mm-8mm-thru-bolts/NEEDLE-BEARING-30.html?ucacid=388973951.818870

Either of those will be fine

 


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