Nov. 28, 2016, 10:40 a.m. -  Perry Schebel

#!markdown The numbers are fairly similar. I preferred the Yeti suspension a bit more. A little more pop / playfulness; slightly more support in the in the midstroke with the Yeti. The Bronson does feel a tad plusher (not surprising, given the 10mm more travel) . The biggest difference is of course the wheelsize. Wagon wheels + the 160mm 36 allow you to push the Yeti into some pretty chunky stuff without getting ragged. Hitting similar bombed out stuff on the shorter forked, smalled wheeled Bronson generally requires either smoother line choices, or more strength holding on through the holes. Yes, the smaller wheels hang up noticeably more. I was hitting new lines on familiar trails with the Yeti, and found the ride generally less fatiguing. This applies to rolling rooty terrain and tech climbs as well. Evidently I'm sold on the benefits of big wheels. That said, the Bronson is a great bike - very well sorted, and there are scenarios where the small wheels have an edge - pumping off features, quick corner transfers, etc. So - both great, yet different? Really best to take a test ride, esp if you're considering two different wheel sizes.