The Santa Cruz Nomad's reputation is built on consistently pushing the envelope on how lawless a single-crown bike can get while still remaining a capable daily driver.
The latest iteration nudged the travel and geometry further towards the outer limits, and we surprised ourselves at just how well-rounded it turned out.
The fourth generation design saw a dramatic shift to the lower-link mounted shock configuration. The shock rate is a short-travel version of the V10—which means feather-light small bump sensitivity right off the bat, supportive mid-stroke, and overall progression that you'd normally only experience on a DH bike.
To handle all this newfound capability, the geometry was adapted too. It's longer and lower-slung to ensure maximum stability and confidence on absolutely everything. At the same time, the Nomad’s still a trail bike. It pedals well and tackles valley-to-valley alpine runs and all-day missions without skipping a beat—a fact helped by its pedal-friendly seat tube angle and standard 170mm dropper post fit.
Specs
| Frame Material: | Carbon |
| Wheel Size: | 27.5" |
| Rear Axle Standard: | 12x148mm Boost |
| Rear Shock: | Rock Shox Super Deluxe Air R |
| Rear Shock Size: | 230mm x 60mm |
| Rear Shock Hardware: | 8mm x 20mm Top / 8mm x 30mm Bottom |
| Rear Suspension Travel: | 170mm |
| Headset: | Cane Creek 40 Series |
| Headset Standard: | IS41mm/IS52mm |
| Fork: | Fox 36 Float Performance 170mm |
| Fork Axle: | 15x110mm Boost |
| Wheelset: | Race Face ARC 30 Offset rims / DT Swiss 370 hubs |
| Tires: | Maxxis Minion DHF 3C Silkshield 2.5" front / Minion DHR II Silkshield 2.4" rear |
| Crankset: | SRAM Stylo 7k DUB 32T |
| Chainguide Tabs: | ISCG '05 3-Bolt |
| Chainguide: | e13 Upper Guide with Bash |
| Bottom Bracket: | SRAM DUB |
| BB Standard: | 73mm BSA |
| Chain: | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Rear Derailleur: | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Cassette: | SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275 10/50T |
| Seatpost: | Rock Shox Reverb Stealth |
| Seat Post Diameter: | 31.6mm |
| Seat Post Clamp: | Santa Cruz |
| Seat Post Clamp Diameter: | 36.4mm |
| Seat: | WTB Silverado Pro |
| Shifters: | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Handlebar: | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Stem: | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
| Grips: | Santa Cruz Palmdale |
| Brakes: | SRAM Code R w/ 200-180mm Centerline Rotors |
| Water Bottle Cage Mounts: | One |
| Intended Use: | DH/FR, AM/Enduro |
| Warranty: | Lifetime on Frame |
Specs subject to change without notice due to manufacturer availability
Features
- 170mm VPP™ suspension
- Angular contact bearings maximize stiffness
- Bolt-on shuttle guard and downtube protector
- Collet axle pivots lock in place without pinch bolts
- Double sealed pivots for long bearing life
- Forged upper and lower links
- Full carbon frame and swingarm
- Internal carbon tubes ensure precise and hassle-free routing of derailleur and seat post cables
- Molded rubber swingarm and downtube protection
- Recessed lower link protected from rock strikes
- Single grease port on lower link for swift and easy maintenance
Geometry
Sizing
cm / ft
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height (cm) | 142 - 155 | 152 - 165 | 165 - 175 | 175 - 185 | 185 - 198 |
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