Product Description
The Nomad’s reputation is built on consistently pushing the envelope on how lawless a single-crown bike can get while still remaining a capable daily driver.
The latest iteration nudged the travel and geometry further towards the outer limits, and we surprised ourselves at just how well-rounded it turned out.
The fourth generation design saw a dramatic shift to the lower-link mounted shock configuration. The shock rate is a short-travel version of the V10—which means feather-light small bump sensitivity right off the bat, supportive mid-stroke, and overall progression that you’d normally only experience on a DH bike.
To handle all this newfound capability, the geometry was adapted too. It’s longer and lower-slung to ensure maximum stability and confidence on absolutely everything. At the same time, the Nomad’s still a trail bike. It pedals well and tackles valley-to-valley alpine runs and all-day missions without skipping a beat—a fact helped by its pedal-friendly seat tube angle and standard 170mm dropper post fit.
Santa Cruz Nomad S: Specifications
| Weight | 14.73kg / 32.47lbs |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Performance 170 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe R |
| Shock Options | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t – 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL) |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R |
| Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Bars | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 50mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Front Hub | DT 370 15×110 32H |
| Rear Hub | DT 370 12×148 32H |
| Rims | Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5″ RIms |
| Rim Options | |
| Spokes | DT Competition (32) |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5″x2.5″, 3C Silkshield |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR2, 27.5″x2.4″, 3C Silkshield |
| Tubes | Stans Sealant 2oz |
| Chainguide | E13 TRS+ 1x Guide ISCG05 |
| Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro |
