Nomad S Mountain Bike
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Nomad S Mountain Bike
Perhaps no bike carries the Santa Cruz Bicycles standard as well as the Nomad, and the new Nomad S Complete Mountain Bike combines a climb-friendly Eagle drivetrain, reliable construction, and all the party bike qualities in a package that's not afraid to run afoul of gravity. Gaps, shuttle laps, and lift passes are the Nomad's preferred business, and since it retains all the pedal-ability of Santa Cruz's VPP suspension, it does you a favor when you have to pedal out. The build kit and aluminum frame extend ensure durability, as well as affordability, bringing the price to ride down to a more palatable level for self-sponsored flow artists.
The previous Nomad was aimed squarely at enduro domination, but 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 who want 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 while partying hard, but 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 geometry (head tube of 64.6 degrees) that's 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 and 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 the likes of Bronson and Hightower. 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. And even though 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. The Nomad's VPP pedals well, but it really loves dabbling in bad decisions on the ragged edge.
The bike's aluminum frame is also well-suited to exploring that edge, giving you a bit more confidence that an unplanned, unsupervised trip down a talus slope won't spell the end of its usefulness. The frame's tubes are hydroformed in order to reduce weight while maintaining strength at key junctures, a technology that's been proven in applications ranging from the aerospace industry to the past three decades of mountain biking. We know it, we trust it, and we've never felt held back by it.
Details
- A gravity-oriented enduro bike that that's not shy climbs
- 6.7in VPP suspension eats terrain and pedals on-point
- V10-inspired geometry with lower-link mounted shock
- Adjustable flip-chip with high and low geometry settings
- 75-degree seat tube angle optimizes pedaling efficiency
- Longer reach shifts weight forward for better traction
- Frame adorned with protective details to preserve your investment
- SRAM's GX Eagle ensures there's always a way out on nasty climbs
- Item #SNZ00HZ
- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- VPP
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe R
- Rear Travel
- 170mm
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float Performance
- Front Travel
- 170mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
- Shifters
- SRAM GX Eagle (12-speed)
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle (12-speed)
- ISCG Tabs
- yes, ISCG05
- Crankset
- SRAM Stylo 7K DUB
- Chainring Sizes
- 32t
- Crank Arm Length
- [x-small - small] 170mm, [medium - x-large] 175mm
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM DUB
- Bottom Bracket Type
- BSA threaded
- Cassette
- SRAM XG1275 Eagle (12-speed)
- Cassette Range
- 10 - 50t
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle (12-speed)
- Brakeset
- SRAM Code R
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 200mm Avid Centerline
- Handlebar
- Race Face Aeffect R
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Palmdale
- Stem
- Race Face Aeffect R
- Stem Length
- 50mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Pro
- Seatpost
- RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Wheelset
- RaceFace AR Offset 30
- Hubs
- DT Swiss 370
- Front Axle
- 15mm Boost
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 148mm
- 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
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime on frame
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