Santa Cruz Nomad C Bike (2019) - R Spec
Santa Cruz Nomad C Bike (2019) - R Spec
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.
FRAME FEATURES
- 148mm Rear Axle Spacing
- 170mm VPP™ suspension
- 27.5" wheels
- 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
- ISCG-05 tabs for chainguide compatibility
- Molded rubber swingarm and downtube protection
- Recessed lower link protected from rock strikes
- Single grease port on lower link for swift and easy maintenance
- Threaded Bottom Bracket
- Required Hope Headset Model: Hope 7 J
R Spec Build Kit
- Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 170mm
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe R
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Shifters: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Crankset: SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 170mm, SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
- Cassette: SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Chain: SRAM Guide RE
- Brakes: Avid Centerline, 200mm
- Rotors: Race Face Aeffect R
- Handlebar: Race Face Ride {stem}
- Stem: Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
- Grips: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- Headset: Race Face Aeffect, 31.6
- Seatpost: WTB Silverado Race Saddle
- Saddle: Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.5", 3C Silkshield
- Front Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5"x2.4", 3C Silkshield
- Rear Tyre: F: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
- Hubs: R: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h , Rim: WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 27.5"
- Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
- Stan's Sealant
- Tubes: Stan's Sealant