2025 Commencal META TR V4 RIDE vs 2026 Santa Cruz Bronson C
The XL is the Santa Cruz Bronson C size closest to your XL Low 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 XL Low, the Santa Cruz Bronson C in XL places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Commencal META TR V4 RIDE, XL LowSanta Cruz Bronson C, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META TR V4 RIDE XL Low | Santa Cruz Bronson C XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 515 mm | 500 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 638 mm | 659 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.2 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.6° | 78.3 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 644 mm | 636 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 445 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1284 mm | 1299 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 460 | |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 150 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 29 | |
| BB height | not listed | 344 | |
| Standover | not listed | 727 |
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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