Cool ride, this is a bike I have not done a video on in the SC lower linkage line up. I hope to soon. I've done the new HT, the MegaT, and new Tallboy but not the Bronson. Love your video.

The one thing that I really liked about the video is that you took it on a good mix of trails from smooth common trails to some light tech as well as some nice single track in the woods. Me and my son are waiting on our LBS to get a 2019 Bronson in the Large so we can test ride it. I know what bike we would absolutely love to have but it's quite a bit more money and right now just a tad out of my price range.

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

StrikeForce MTB the trails there offer up just about everything. If you are anywhere near Nor Cal I highly recommend coming to Santa Cruz to ride. Use the Trailforks app to find some great riding.

@bbarker5766

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheActiveLife20 maybe one day man but I'm in the hills of North Central West Virginia so just a bit to far to go right now. lol I was in Nor Cal back in 1990 when I was in the Navy but haven't been back to the west coast since then. But I guarantee that once I get things worked out me and my son will be making some trips that way for some more good riding and racing.

I've just bought the Bronson, not received it just yet but that hub does sound kinda loud..

Beautiful trail (love the hub sound!) and nice video. I had a short travel trail bike and thought my next ride was gonna be something like the Bronson but was afraid it was going to be too much bike too haul around. Rode a Trek Fuel and fell in love! Maybe someday I can have my “trail” bike AND an “enduro” machine😁

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

I rode a few bikes before deciding which one to get. The difficult part is that I had a blast riding each of them! I originally thought the Bronson would be too much bike for me and was leaning towards the Santa Cruz 5010. But after riding the Bronson and seeing how well it climbed I wasn't concerned that it was too much. Enjoy your Fuel!

@TrailBreaker

5 жыл бұрын

The Active Life 2.0 good to know! Maybe I’ll demo one for a big day and see for myself. They seem pretty capable of just about anything. Did you buy the Bronson? I can watch “unboxing” videos all day long 😊

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBreaker I did buy a Bronson. And while there won't be an 'unboxing' video but I'm working on a bike check and first rides video. My first ride out with the new bike I had forgotten to reformat my SD card for my GoPro and it filled up. Rookie mistake!

@TrailBreaker

5 жыл бұрын

The Active Life 2.0 technology can ruin a good ride😊 I’ll look for it

I am going to be doing a demo ride soon. From what I gather this trail starts close to the factory. How long did it take you to finish the ride? My bike mechanic wants me to demo a Bronson and a 5010, trying to gauge how long the wife gets to shop in Santa Cruz before she picks me up lol! Great vid thank you for posting!

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

The trailhead is about a mile and a half from the factory. It's an easy ride right from the factory down a bike path. I think I was out for about 2 hours total. It would have been easy to stay out longer as I was having so much fun and there were many more trails. If you are going to ride both bikes the same day you'll be out longer. I also rode the 5010 before I made a decision. That video is coming to the channel soon. I highly recommend that you get the Trailforks app. All the trails are on the map and you can see right where you are. Have fun!

@jontg429

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheActiveLife20 Thanks for the tip!

Great video. I'm thinking of getting a Bronson, was wondering if you ever purchased one and what you think of it if you did? Thanks

@TheActiveLife20

4 жыл бұрын

Hey @motobiker35 yes I did buy a Bronson. I’ve been riding it for over a year now and I am super happy with it. It’s the most fun bike I’ve ridden and really handles the techy riding in my area.

@Motobiker35

4 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear, thank you for getting back so quickly. I’ll let you know if I end up getting one.

Brian from BKXC is the king of riding MTB trails, but this is not bad either. I'm 59 years old and got myself a Trek Marlin 6, two month ago. Riding MTB is really great fun, at any age.

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! BKXC is definitely a big inspiration for me.

I demoed one after spending a year demoing different bikes to figure out my next ride. Then I bought one- it’s supposed to arrive tomorrow- Industry Blue C R+ with red logo stickers, red Diety Copperhead 35 mm long stem, Renthal 800 mm handlebars, Red Diety TMac pedals. Can’t wait. Feed that beast some gnar baby- that’s what she wants. I have a three part video on my channel of some chunky Appalachian Trails if you wanna see how she does in that (spoiler alert- awesome!). Unfortunately it was rainy and super slick so I really couldn’t get her up to the speed she wanted to go, but even in the wet she was a blast. Keep us updated if you get one. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHpsmKpskta7k8o.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpmmyc6Fn5PLqZs.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/gop32NeoqpTMhso.html

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Those are some beautiful trails you have there. I have friends and family back east so it may be time for a road trip! I'm in the middle of editing video from me test ride on the Santa Cruz 5010. I'll have more to say on the Bronson soon!

@dadventuretv2538

5 жыл бұрын

The Active Life 2.0 def nice in their own right, although sometimes I do long for the those nice long, flowing and open trails with sweet berms and jumps that they have out west! If you ever get up to DC or WV/ Western Maryland area hit me up and we’ll go chew up some east coast gnar. And editing is the worst!!! Lol I hate it.

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

@@dadventuretv2538 Likewise if you find yourself in Nor Cal let me know and I'll show you some great rides. I'll even show you BKXC's home turf at Rockville Hills.

@dadventuretv2538

5 жыл бұрын

The Active Life 2.0 👍

Please learn to bunny hop if you planning to get the bronson for your next bike. It would be more fun with this kind of bike,

@TheActiveLife20

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't know how to do a proper bunny hop, only a "cheater hop" with clipless pedals. I'm looking at taking a skills class in the spring. So hopefully I can learn.

@relawancrs322

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheActiveLife20 NIce, Happy for you man. Happy learning and always have a great riding.