Santa Cruz Bicycles

Nomad CC Mountain Bike Frame

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Nomad frame is perfect if you want to build your dream freeride rig—plush, responsive, and surprisingly efficient. I’ve ridden everything from jump lines to high-alpine rock gardens on this chassis. Pair it with a 170mm fork and a tough wheelset, and you’ve got a send-anywhere setup."

The Santa Cruz Nomad CC Frame is built for riders who treat big mountain terrain like a playground. With a 170mm travel platform based on the brand’s proven lower-link VPP design, this frame delivers a rear suspension feel that’s deep, controlled, and predictable—exactly what’s needed for the hardest descents and rowdiest park laps. The Carbon CC construction keeps weight impressively low without sacrificing strength, ensuring that the Nomad stays planted and nimble even under hard compressions and repeated hits.

The Fox Float X2 Factory rear shock offers high-speed and low-speed compression and rebound adjustment, letting you dial in the perfect tune whether you prefer bottomless plush or progressive pop. A mixed-wheel platform gives riders the best of both worlds—29in confidence and rollover up front, paired with a 27.5in rear wheel that brings unmatched agility and cornering feel. Additional frame details include a threaded 73mm bottom bracket, 200mm rear brake mount, UDH compatibility, and a modern 44mm fork offset, making this frame a prime platform for aggressive, custom builds.

Whether you’re racing enduro, slashing freeride lines, or chasing shuttle laps until the sun goes down, the Nomad CC Frame is built to lead the charge.