The 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad: Full Details & Specs
The go-anywhere enduro bike.
The Nomad is Santa Cruz's go-anywhere enduro bike. 170mm of VPP travel front and rear, MX wheels, and a frame built to be packed in a bike bag, thrown in a van or tossed over a tailgate. Wherever the trail starts, the Nomad is ready.
The 2027 is the Gen 7 of this bike. A slimmer downtube and a reworked carbon layup make it ever so slightly lighter, and the thinner downtube adds compliance so you can finish long descents ready for the next round.
Santa Cruz retuned the VPP kinematics after more than 80 hours of on-trail testing. Less anti-rise for less brake dive. Less anti-squat for more traction, efficient pedaling and a smoother ride over square-on hits. The head angle sits at 63.6° in Hi and 63.3° in Lo, and a flip chip lets you pick between the two.
There's a quieter, tougher Glovebox V2 in the downtube, a top tube mount for a tube or tool, and a simple two-bolt ISCG mount paired with an integrated upper chainguide.
Five complete builds run from Shimano Deore to SRAM X0 AXS with Reserve carbon wheels, plus a frame-only option. If you want a bike to go anywhere and explore the wilder side of the mountains, the Nomad is ready to travel.
We did a first ride video at the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Airpark team rider Amias shows the Nomad's capability to its fullest in our video. Steep and deep, chunky or just tough are your style, this bike lived up to is marketing. Take a look at the video and some photos from the ride shoot below.
Available Colors
2027 Santa Cruz Nomad in Gloss Aqua Magenta
2027 Santa Cruz Nomad in Matte Metallic Earth
Specifications
Nomad Deore |
Nomad 90 |
Nomad GX AXS |
Nomad XT Di2 Coil |
Nomad X0 AXS RSV Coil |
Nomad Frame |
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| MSRP | $5,199 | $6,099 | $7,299 | $7,799 | $9,499 | $3,999 |
| Frame | Carbon CC, MX, 170mm travel, VPP™ | |||||
| Weight | 35.63 lbs / 16.16 kg | 35.15 lbs / 15.94 kg | 34.48 lbs / 15.64 kg | 34.54 lbs / 15.67 kg | 33.83 lbs / 15.34 kg | 9.68 lbs / 4.39 kg |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Base, 170mm | RockShox Zeb Select, 170mm | RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm | Fox 38 Float Factory, Grip X2, 170mm | — | |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select, 230x65 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 230x65 | Fox DHX2 Factory, 230x65 S: 400lb, M: 450lb, L: 500lb, XL-XXL: 550lb |
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| Headset | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset | Integrated (IS41/52) | |||
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano MT501 68/73mm Threaded | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB | Shimano MT801 Threaded | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB | — | |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6200, 32t | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t | SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t | Shimano XT M8200, 32t | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t | — |
| Crank Length | S: 165mm, M-XXL: 170mm | — | ||||
| Chainguide | OneUp Chainguide | — | ||||
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6200, 12spd w/ Wolf Tooth Shiftmount Adapter for MM | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd | SRAM AXS Pod Controller | Shimano Deore XT M8250 Shift Switch w/ Wolf Tooth Shiftmount Adapter for MM | SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker | — |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M7200, 12spd | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd | Shimano XT M8250 Di2, SGS, 12spd | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6200, 10-51t | SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t | SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t | Shimano XT M8200, 10-51t | SRAM X0 1295 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t | — |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd | Shimano XT M8100, 12spd | SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd | — | |
| Battery / Charger | — | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery | Shimano Charger DN100 | SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery | — | |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 | SRAM Maven Base | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Silver | — | |
| Rotors | SRAM Centerline, 200mm front / 200mm rear | SRAM HS2, 200mm front / 200mm rear | — | |||
| Handlebar | Burgtec Aluminum Bar, 35mm S: 760mm, 20mm Rise M-XXL: 800mm, 30mm Rise |
OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm S: 800mm, 20mm Rise M-XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise |
OneUp Carbon Bar, 35mm S: 760mm, 20mm Rise M-XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise |
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| Stem | OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm (all sizes) | — | ||||
| Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | — | ||||
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 Steel | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy Atmos | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL | — | |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L: 170mm, XL-XXL: 200mm |
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 150mm, M: 180mm, L-XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm |
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| Front Rim | Reserve 30|TR AL | Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 | Reserve 30|HD Carbon | — | ||
| Rear Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL | Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 | Reserve 30|HD Carbon | — | ||
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500, 15x110, 6-Bolt | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h | DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h | — | ||
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC600, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 32h | DT Swiss 350 DEG DF, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt, 32h | DT Swiss 350 DEG DF, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h | — | |
| Front Tire | Maxxis High Roller, 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ | — | ||||
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down | — | ||||
| Valves | Reserve Fillmore Valves | — | ||||
Características destacadas de 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad
Geometry Details by Size
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/433 | 455/453 | 475/473 | 495/493 | 520/518 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 624/626 | 633/635 | 643/645 | 660/662 | 669/671 |
| Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 63.6°/63.3° | 63.6°/63.3° | 63.6°/63.3° | 63.6°/63.3° | 63.6°/63.3° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 110 | 120 | 140 | 150 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 438/439 | 441/442 | 444/445 | 447/448 | 451/452 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 781/780 | 805/805 | 830/830 | 858/858 | 888/888 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 |
| BB Drop Front (Hi/Lo) | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 |
| BB Drop Rear (Hi/Lo) | 8/11.5 | 8/11.5 | 8/11.5 | 8/11.5 | 8/11.5 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1219/1219 | 1246/1247 | 1276/1274 | 1305/1306 | 1339/1339 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 569/569 | 587/586 | 604/605 | 627/628 | 651/652 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 400 | 420 | 450 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 78°/77.7° | 78.2°/78.1° | 78.6°/78.4° | 78.7°/78.5° | 78.9°/78.7° |
| Seat Tube Angle at Saddle Height (Hi/Lo) | 77.4°/77.1° at 680 | 77.4°/77.1° at 730 | 77.4°/77.1° at 780 | 77.4°/77.1° at 830 | 77.4°/77.1° at 870 |
| Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 711/707 | 719/715 | 722/718 | 726/722 | 732/728 |
Size Guide
| Rider Height (Imperial) | Rider Height (cm) | Recommended Size |
|---|---|---|
| 5'1"-5'5" | 154cm - 165cm | Small / S |
| 5'5"-5'9" | 165cm - 175cm | Medium / M |
| 5'9"-6'1" | 175cm - 185cm | Large / L |
| 6'0"-6'4" | 182cm - 193cm | X-Large / XL |
| 6'4"-6'7" | 193cm - 200cm | XX-Large / XXL |
Frequently Asked Questions
2027 Santa Cruz Nomad
The frame is 86 grams lighter than before. Most of the savings come from a slimmer downtube and a redesigned carbon layup, and the thinner downtube adds compliance to reduce fatigue on long descents.
The head angle is a hair slacker at 63.6° in Hi and 63.3° in Lo, matching the Bullit. Santa Cruz reduced anti-rise to cut brake dive and reduced anti-squat for more traction, better pedaling efficiency and better performance over square-edge hits. Every build now uses a CC carbon frame, and there's a Glovebox V2, a top tube accessory mount and a two-bolt ISCG bash mount.
Santa Cruz lists these weights:
- Nomad Deore: 35.63 lbs / 16.16 kg
- Nomad 90: 35.15 lbs / 15.94 kg
- Nomad GX AXS: 34.48 lbs / 15.64 kg
- Nomad XT Di2 Coil: 34.54 lbs / 15.67 kg
- Nomad X0 AXS RSV Coil: 33.83 lbs / 15.34 kg
- Nomad Frame: 9.68 lbs / 4.39 kg
No. The Nomad is built exclusively for MX wheels, with a 29" front and a 27.5" rear. Converting to other wheel sizes will negatively affect geometry, handling and performance.
The geometry is designed around a 170mm fork with a 44mm offset. Going shorter isn't recommended because the BB gets a bit low. You can run up to 180mm if you prefer.
Esta bicicleta es compatible con todos los amortiguadores helicoidales y neumáticos. El tamaño correcto es 230x65 con herrajes delanteros y traseros de 8x30 mm.
Sí, es compatible con amortiguadores de aire y de muelles helicoidales.
Pruebe ambos, pero comience en la configuración alta. La bicicleta se desplaza un poco más alto en recorrido y te brinda más apoyo a mitad de carrera. En baja, la tasa de choque es más progresiva, especialmente al final del golpe. También hay cierta resistencia de fondo que ganar.
Copas de dirección de 41 mm superior y 52 mm inferior. El nombre de SHIS es IS 41/28.6 IS 52/40.
The Nomad works with all modern drivetrains, cabled or wireless. It's designed for 55mm chainline cranks and uses a 73mm threaded bottom bracket. The max chainring size is 36t.
Yes. The frame has an integrated upper chainguide and a two-bolt ISCG 05 mount for a bash guard. It replaces the three-bolt ISCG05 mount, so installing and replacing a bash guard is easier. Complete builds come with a OneUp chainguide.
Tija de sillín de 31,6 mm y collarín de sillín de 36,4 mm.
Hasta 2,5". Tiene un gran espacio libre para neumáticos, pero los tamaños varían según el fabricante. Por lo tanto, no hay un número que funcione para todas las marcas.
The Nomad comes with a 200mm rear post mount. With an adapter, it accepts rotors up to 223mm.
No, esta bicicleta no es compatible.
El marco es compatible con UDH, pero viene con una percha de aluminio mecanizado Santa Cruz. Puedes sustituirlo por uno de los otros colgadores de la marca o por un UDH.
Viene con un bolso tubular y una cartera para herramientas. En estas bolsas puede colocar una cámara superligera, una bomba pequeña, una palanca para neumáticos y otros objetos diversos.
Santa Cruz's CC frames use the best materials and production processes available. The Nomad 7 project aimed to cut weight and hit very specific stiffness targets, and Santa Cruz wanted those benefits at every price point. So every build uses the same CC frame.
It's an accessory mount for a tube or tool. Santa Cruz first used it on its ebikes. Carrying a tube or tool there leaves more room in the Glovebox.
It comes with Santa Cruz's lifetime warranty. Santa Cruz also offers free replacement pivot bearings to the original owner for as long as they own the bike.
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