2025 Commencal META TR V4 RIDE vs 2026 Santa Cruz Bronson C
The M is the Santa Cruz Bronson C size closest to your M Commencal META TR V4 RIDE. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Bronson C
Compared with the Commencal META TR V4 RIDE in M, the Santa Cruz Bronson C in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +10 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Commencal META TR V4 RIDE numbers we have for size M are missing the head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META TR V4 RIDE M | Santa Cruz Bronson C M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 460 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 632 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 64.2 | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 77.9 | |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 595 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 439 | |
| Wheelbase | 1230 | 1240 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 405 | −15 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | 120 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 29 | |
| BB height | not listed | 344 | |
| Standover | not listed | 723 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Bronson C minus the Commencal META TR V4 RIDE. Full charts: 2025 Commencal META TR V4 RIDE, 2026 Santa Cruz Bronson C.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META TR V4 RIDESanta Cruz Bronson C
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Commencal META TR V4 RIDERIDE | Santa Cruz Bronson CC |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META TR V4 | not listed |
| Fork | SRAM Lyrik Base | not listed |
| Rear shock | SRAM Deluxe Select+ | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano MT512 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano MT512 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano SM-BB-71 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Assegai | not listed |
| Hub | Formula MSL-148A, Formula DC-711 | not listed |
| Rim | e*thirteen Grappler Core | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB6 | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM G2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | ALPHA R20 760 | not listed |
| Stem | Ride Alpha Enduro | not listed |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ZS44/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Kind Shock 900i | not listed |
| Seatpost | KINDSHOCK 900i | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 | not listed |
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