Santa Cruz Nomad

15 reasons to buy

• Experts agree that, with 170mm of travel in both the rear and front, the Nomad is a versatile long-travel mountain bike.
• Santa Cruz offers the Nomad set up with a coil shock, in addition to builds that use an air shock.
• Test riders found they were positioned in a comfortable and central riding position on the Nomad. This helped them to maintain traction on steep climbs.
• Santa Cruz provides riders with a lifetime warranty on the Nomad’s carbon frame and bearings.
• The well-tuned, lower-link VPP suspension with 170mm of rear travel, allows riders of the Nomad to descend with confidence.
• Experts were impressed with how well the Nomad handled big hits. During their tests, harsh bottom-outs were rare.
• With modern geometry and 27.5” wheels, the bike excels at going off jumps and riding the high lines as it accelerates through berms.
• The Nomad is nimble and reactive for bike-park style tricks.
• The bike’s cables are internally routed and quiet.
• The flip-chip adjustment on the shock mount allows riders to adjust the bike’s geometry by 0.3 degrees.
• The Nomad utilizes a SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger. This makes it easy to replace when derailleur issues arise.
• Rubber protectors help prevent the Nomad’s chainstays and downtube from being damaged on the trail.
• The Nomad fits a wide range of riders. It is available in sizes small through extra-large.
• The bike's threaded bottom bracket is easy to maintain.
• 200mm brake rotors assure riders with reliable stopping power.