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Nomad 90
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$6,099| Weight | 35.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SRAM |
| Brakes | SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Apr 2026
A few weeks ago Santa Cruz dropped the latest—its seventh—edition of the long-running Nomad series. I started getting time on that bike on launch day, so it’s time to weigh in with my initial review. This review will be a two-parter, with the first installment covering the bike in its (mostly) stock form. Then I’ll stray further from god, and run a second piece discussing how the bike rides with more fiddling and component swaps down the road. Santa Cruz Nomad Details, Travel: 170 mm (rear) 170 mm (front), Wheel Size: Mixed, Size Tested: Large, Build Tested: GX AXS, Head Tube Angle: 63.3-63.6, Measured weight: 34.81 lbs, 15.79 kg, MSRP: $7,300
Lightweight CC carbon frame
Slick cable routing
Excellent Glovebox storage with secure latch
Lifetime bearing replacement program
Efficient pedaling and good climbing
Quick, engaged, and efficient on mellower trails
Capable on steep, technical descents
Predictable jumping platform
Good spec choices (Zeb, Super Deluxe, Reserve wheels, MaxxGrip tires)
Flip chip difficult to access
Limited seatpost insertion depth (cannot fit a 225mm dropper)
Grips and saddle are personal preference issues
Apr 2026 · Travis Reill
Santa Cruz refined its latest version of the Nomad with geometry tweaks, routing for mechanical drivetrains, and CC carbon across all builds
Apr 2026 · Lars Engmann
Santa Cruz Nomad 2027 on test: 170 mm of travel, VPP rear suspension, revised geometry and refined details – and our ride impressions from Wales.
Quiet, high-quality overall package
Sensitive, superbly tuned suspension
Excellent composure with impressive agility
Well-thought-out detail improvements
Noticeably improved climbing performance
Rebound adjustment on the shock is very hard to reach
Front tire casing not quite up to enduro use
Apr 2026
The biggest little bike from Santa Cruz bicycles got a revamp
Best pedalling long-travel bike
Excellent VPP pedaling efficiency
Improved carbon layup for better ride feel and lighter chassis
Slightly slacker headtube (63.3°) and steeper seat tube (77.4°)
New colorway (Miami Vice) is gorgeous
Glovebox with secure door
Lifetime bearing and hardware replacement program
Top-notch cable routing
High build quality and frame options (CC carbon only)
Fox 38 and DHX2 suspension perform well
SRAM Maven brakes are powerful
180mm dropper feels short; 210mm would be better
Rebound knob on DHX2 hard to reach due to rear fender
Some may want a 30T chainring instead of 32T
Anti-squat reduced from V6, but still pedals well
High Roller front tire does not roll fast (but grips well)
Apr 2026 · April 15, 2026
Often dubbed ‘a party on 2 wheels’ the legendary Santa Cruz Nomad has been a fan favourite the world over, and now the brand is upping the ante with an all-new 7th generation of this iconic trail ripper. Watch and read up on our take!
Apr 2026 · Mike Kazimer
The new Nomad's a little lighter and a little more compliant than before.
| Frame | Carbon CC MX 170mm Travel VPP™ Colors: Matte Metallic Earth (Nomad 2027); Gloss Aqua Magenta (Nomad 2027) |
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| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select, 170mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select, 230x65 Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
| Headset | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset |
| Stem | OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm |
| Handlebar | OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm S: 800mm, 20mm Rise, M-XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy |
| Seatpost | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 150mm, M: 180mm, L-XL: 210mm, XXL: 240mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
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| Crank | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type, 32t S: 165mm, M-XXL: 170mm |
| Shifters | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Chain Guide | OneUp Chainguide |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Base Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Reserve 30|TR AL, Rear: Reserve 30|HD AL |
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| Front Hub | Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h, Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Front: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h, Rear: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis High Roller, 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down |
| Disc Rotors | Front: SRAM HS2 200mm, Rear: SRAM HS2 200mm |
First added April 17
Last updated June 7