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Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon C S

Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon C S
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The 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.

- Carbon C frame
- FOX 36 Float Performance 170 fork
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock
- Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5 Rims or Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rims
- 12-speed SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain
- RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper seatpost

A dropper seatpost allows you to quickly lower and raise your seat to give you an ideal riding position. Dropping your seat creates a lower center of gravity for better control and maneuverability on steep descents, while raising it puts you at normal riding height for efficient pedaling.

Construction can include either hydraulic- or cable-actuated systems and the post’s travel can either be infinitely adjustable or stopped at set intervals, depending on the model.

Dropper seatposts come in standard lengths and diameters and vary by the amount of travel.

Specs

Frame Carbon C
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance 170mm
Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Axles Front: 15x110mm
Rear: 12x148mm
Rims/Wheels Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5" Rims OR Santa Cruz Reserve 30 27.5"Carbon Rims
Hubs Front: DT 370 15x110
Rear: DT 370 12x148
Spokes DT Competition
Tires Front: Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.5" EXO+ TR
Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5x2.5" EXO+ TR
Crankset SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB
Chainrings 32T
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette/Rear Cogs SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle
Handlebars Race Face Aeffect R 35x780mm
Tape/Grips Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Stem Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
Brakes SRAM Code R
Saddle WTB Silverado Pro
Seat Post RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6mm

* Subject to change without notice.

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