Nomad Carbon R Mountain Bike
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Nomad Carbon R Mountain Bike
The Santa Cruz Nomad has always catered to the aggressive rider who seeks every opportunity to get airborne and charge downhill at face-melting rates of speed, as well as those who prefer technical lines to dumbed-down options. It's also been a bike that could climb back uphill after the blistering descent is finished, giving it a bit more balance than many in the long-travel category. Building on this gravity-oriented legacy for the 2019 model year, the Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon R Complete Mountain Bike retains the slacked-out geometry, lower-link mounted shock configuration borrowed from the V10, and flip-chip with high/low geometry settings as the previous year Nomad; it's just updated in 2019 with fresh color schemes for an eye-catching aesthetic on the mountain.
Although the previous generation Nomad aimed squarely at enduro domination, the newest generation is less of a dedicated race bike and more of a gravity rig that you can actually pedal uphill without struggling like other long-travel sleds. Think of it as a freeride bike for riders seeking one that's versatile enough to lap the resort park and shuttle downhill laps, then pedal along backcountry epics the very next day. The 65-degree head tube angle (in high setting) and longer reach keep things calm and comfortable on wicked descents, yet the steeper 75-degree seat tube angle puts you in an optimal pedaling position without struggling to shift your weight forward on steep climbs.
The flip-chip integrated into the swingarm provides the ability to fine-tune its geometry to your exact riding preferences and local terrain. Keep it in the high setting for a more efficient pedaling platform on rides with a mix of blistering descents and steep climbs. Conversely, you can switch it to the low setting for an even slacker head tube of 64.6 degrees purely aimed on downhill laps at the resort and shuttle runs up the pass where climbing isn't an issue. Ultimately, its adjustable geometry lends the ability to push the bike to the absolute limit on lift-accessed days or retain more balance for earning your turns across large swaths of imposing alpine terrain.
Moving to the revised shock placement, the engineers at Santa Cruz sought to achieve a more linear shock rate with the fourth-gen Nomad, much like you'd find with the V10. The VPP suspension is driven by a lower-link mounted shock, marking a radical departure from Santa Cruz's trail bikes with an upper-link driven design. This revised shock placement eliminates the Nomad's previous tendencies to settle in the middle of its travel, meaning it feels more active and tracks to the ground noticeably better across steep descents and rugged terrain. Although its shock rate is more linear, it doesn't sacrifice support deep into the travel, meaning it never feels harsh on bigger hits and downhill runs.
This Carbon R build boasts a Carbon C frame, which retains the legendary stiffness and strength that first placed Santa Cruz on the map as leaders in carbon frame construction. It's decked out with SRAM's newest NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, which gives you one of the largest 1x gear ranges at a rather attractive price, when compared to costlier GX and XO1 Eagle drivetrains. You'll find RockShox's Yari RC 170-millimeter fork paired with a RockShox Super Deluxe R air shock in the rear for an optimal balance of big-hit composure and small-bump suppleness. This rear shock gets metric sizing, which makes it all the more futureproof, should you decide to upgrade to a coil option down the road. Besides its impressive component spec, you'll be impressed with Santa Cruz's placement of protective bits—mainly with the shuttle guard that keeps your frame scratch-free, but also with the mud-blocking shock guard and aluminum ear cover that prevents dropped chains from damaging the rear swingarm.
Details
- Aggressive, long-travel bike for steep lines and bike parks
- V10-inspired chassis with lower link-mounted air shock
- Adjustable flip-chip with high and low geometry settings
- 75-degree seat tube angle optimizes pedaling efficiency
- Carbon C frame is impressively stiff and resoundingly strong
- Protective details: shuttle guard, shock fender, aluminum ear cover
- SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain offers a massive range at affordable price
- Item #SNZ00HN
- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- VPP
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe R
- Rear Travel
- 170 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Yari RC
- Front Travel
- 170 mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Shifters
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG05
- Crankset
- SRAM NX Eagle DUB
- Chainring Sizes
- 32t
- Crank Arm Length
- [XS - S] 170 mm, [M - XL] 175 mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB
- Bottom Bracket Type
- BSA threaded
- Cassette
- SRAM PG1230, 12-speed
- Cassette Range
- 11 - 50t
- Chain
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
- Brakeset
- SRAM Guide RE
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 200mm Avid Centerline
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale
- Stem
- Race Face Ride
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Seatpost
- Race Face Aeffect dropper
- Wheelset
- WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0
- Hubs
- [front] SRAM MTH 716, [rear] SRAM MTH 746
- Front Axle
- 15 x 110 mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148 mm Boost
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Minion DHF 3C SilkShield, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C SilkShield
- Tire Size
- [front] 27.5 x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.4in
- Pedals
- not included
- Recommended Use
- enduro, freeride
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime on frame
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