2025 Santa Cruz Nomad 6 C GX AXS

The 2025 Santa Cruz Nomad 6 C GX AXS is built to handle wherever the trail takes you. Whether you’re blasting down steep descents or grinding back up tricky climbs, this bike keeps you in control and confident.

Suspension

Start with the suspension. A Fox Float X Performance Elite shock in the rear smooths out big impacts and keeps your wheels hooked up on rocky, technical climbs. Up front, 170mm of travel offers plenty of cushion for aggressive riding while staying stiff enough to steer precisely. This setup makes sure the bike soaks up rough terrain without losing your momentum.

Drivetrain

When it comes to shifting, Santa Cruz goes high-tech. The SRAM GX Eagle AXS derailleur changes gears instantly, even under load as you pump through rough sections. There is no need to fumble gears here. You don’t have to use the AXS app, but if you want to customize shifting and analyze your riding patterns, the app lets you do so for those looking to fine-tune every detail. The 10-52t cassette gives a massive gear range, tackling steep climbs and allowing fast descents without missing a beat. The SRAM DUB crankset and bottom bracket are strong but lightweight, delivering power efficiently without weighing you down.

Tires and Wheels

Grip gets special attention too. A Maxxis Assegai tire up front bites into corners like it’s on rails, while the Maxxis Minion DHR II out back shines when braking hard and staying durable. The mixed wheel size—29 inches front and 27.5 inches rear—reflects Santa Cruz’s smart design thinking, balancing straight-line stability with agile handling. Wheels built around DT Swiss 370 hubs and either Reserve or Raceface rims keep things light and tough, so you can push hard without worrying about reliability.

Brakes and Cockpit

Braking doesn’t skip a beat either. Four-piston calipers give strong, consistent stopping power to control speed on technical trails. The 800mm carbon handlebar feels stiff and responsive, aided by a Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem that keeps the front end precise, even when things get rowdy.

Seat and Dropper

Setting your saddle height on the fly is easy with the smooth OneUp dropper post. Drop it low to shift your weight back on descents or raise it quickly for climbing. The SDG Bel-Air V3 saddle stays comfortable no matter how long you ride, thanks to its balance of lightweight design and ergonomic support.

Frame and Suspension Technology

All of this sits on a frame with Santa Cruz’s VPP suspension technology. This system nails the balance between efficient pedaling and soaking up small bumps, so you lose less energy and enjoy more control. The mixture of a 29" front wheel and a 27.5" rear wheel helps the Nomad 6 feel confident rolling fast and nimble through tight turns.

This bike is ready to take on big lines and technical trails with confidence and style.