08/09/2026
BIKE IS IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER”… APPARENTLY NOT!
This Santa Cruz Bronson came into us after the customer purchased it from someone on eBay, with the seller claiming it was in “perfect working order.”
Well… that turned out to be one ENORMOUS fib! 🤦♂️😂
Once we stripped the bike down, we discovered that EVERY SINGLE BEARING on the bike was rusted and shot! 😳
And when we say every bearing, we mean EVERY bearing — wheel bearings, frame/pivot bearings, headset bearings… the lot! 🔩💥
But we didn’t stop there.
❌ Incorrect 160mm brake rotors front and rear
❌ Completely worn drivetrain
❌ Bottom bracket absolutely finished
❌ Jockey wheels needing replacement
So, we set about putting this Bronson back where it belongs. 🔧
✅ Every bearing replaced throughout the entire bike
✅ New headset bearings
✅ Correct 203mm front / 180mm rear brake rotors fitted
✅ New chain
✅ New cassette
✅ New jockey wheels
✅ New bottom bracket
✅ Full strip, rebuild and setup
And the result? 😍🔥
This Bronson is now looking absolutely mint and, more importantly, riding like a brand-new bike!
It’s amazing what a proper strip-down and some TLC can do. 👌
The best bit? We’re looking forward to getting it back to the customer this evening so they can finally enjoy the bike they thought they were buying in the first place! 🚴♂️💨
Another bike saved and another customer looked after by Progressive Cycles. 💪
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