2020 Santa Cruz
Nomad XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$10,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
4'7" – 5'2"
5'0" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'6"
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Mar 2021
The Nomad V5 is ideal for those who prefer technical riding, playful jibs, features and charging downhills without worrying about a stopwatch
Suspension Performance
Supple but stiff
Playful
Stable in the rough
Size-specific chainstays
Geometry is dialed
SRAM drivetrain and brakes are temperamental
No Mullet version
Feb 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Twenty-niners are becoming the dominant wheel size for mountain bike speed but Santa Cruz’s recently refreshed Nomad proves that 27.5in wheels are the most fun
Outstanding suspension
Powerful drive
Surprisingly agile
Lifetime warranties
Extensive practical detailing
Sorted spec
High cost
Kickback on long descents
X01 version is better value
Feb 2021 · Anthony Smith
This year's updates to the Santa Cruz Nomad were subtle, but they made this little-wheeled thrasher a little easier to live with
27.5-Inch Wheels
Premium Suspension Package
Distinct Handling Characteristics
27.5-Inch Wheels
Won’t Appeal to the Race Crowd
Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer
Attention, fans of 27.5" wheels! The Santa Cruz Nomad has seen some extensive changes. While the 27.5" wheels and lower link frame design remain, a lot has changed with the way the bike handles on the trail.
Very agile when quickly changing direction
Excellent suspension, offering lots of traction and reserves
Well-thought-out frame
Limited all-round capabilities
Climbing is only a means to an end
Not a super playful bike
Dec 2020
The Santa Cruz Nomad is ready to take on even bigger adventures with a more robust frame design, updated geometry, and more.
Dec 2020 · Danny Milner
Mild facelift for the iconic Santa Cruz Nomad. Subtle re-profiling of the head tube and BB area with crisp edges and sharp creases.
Fun with a capital ‘F’. Still pedals much better than it has any right. Improved sizing and geo.
Draggy front tyre if you don’t have the luxury of endless gradient and an uplift.
Dec 2020
The Nomad keeps mid-size wheels, gets the long low slack treatment - and brings on a sh!t tonne of fun...
Dec 2020 · Mike Kazimer
The Nomad gets updated for 2021 with a few geometry and frame design tweaks.
Great option for someone looking for a long travel bike that excels on a wide range of terrain
All the little frame details are taken care of, including size-specific chainstay lengths
You need to pay more for a lighter carbon frame, and there's no aluminum option for now
Those dang rattly XT brake pads.
| Frame | Nomad XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Eggplant and Aquarius Green; Gloss Carbon and White |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory 170 Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 Black |
| Stem | i9 A35 |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 32t - 165mm (XS), 170mm (S-XL) |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12spd 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd |
| Chain Guide | E13 TRS+ 1x Guide ISCG05 |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 27.5 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition Race (28) |
| Front Hub | i9 Hydra, 15x110, 28h |
| Rear Hub | i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5" EXO+ TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5" EXO+ TR |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
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