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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesThe Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad A R Complete Mountain Bike is a gnar-lovers dream. With a low center of gravity and 170mm of action-seeking VPP suspension, this aluminum workhorse is an aggressive tool for all-mountain domination. With giant brakes, beefy tires, and all that squish, it's a daily driver for riders who stay up at night dreaming about thundering through chunder. It pedals well enough to make it to the top a few times, and descends faster than you've ever felt comfortable. With a dependable "R" parts build, you'll be ready for anything.
170mm VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines.
RockShox Super Deluxe Select Rear Shock – The look and feel that you expect from the Super Deluxe family of shocks in a straightforward package. Now featuring Maxima Plush fluid, it's the perfect place to start honing in those riding skills.
Shock Adjustments – External Rebound Adjust, Air Spring Pressure
Bottle Cage Mount – Within the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.
Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection
Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Integrated Headset
Threaded Bottom Bracket
RockShox Yari RC – Yari brings Lyrik’s acclaimed look and proven features – 35mm chassis, Fast Black upper tubes and new DebonAir™ air spring – to a wider audience. The Motion Control™ damper features Rapid Recovery™ rebound and its high-speed compression circuit is tuned to match the feeling of the Charger™ damper.
Fork Adjustments – External Rebound, Low Speed Compression to Lockout, Air Spring Pressure
SRAM NX Eagle™ – It's how you start that matters. Whether you're discovering the mountain for the first time or you're an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX Eagle is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX Eagle brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you can focus on what matters most-the ride ahead. German engineered and proudly bearing the SRAM Eagle stamp of approval, NX Eagle is ready to let the world know what real riding feels like.
SRAM Guide RE Brakeset – Originally designed for heavy and fast E-MTBs, SRAM's Guide RE brakes combine proven Guide R lever assembly with a powerful 4-piston caliper derived from the gravity-focused Code brakes. Guide RE provides real, usable on-trail control—optimal power and modulation mean speed can be controlled in all terrain and in all situations, both uphill and downhill.
Avid Centerline Rotors – The new Centerline Rotor was designed to keep the center of friction consistent throughout rotation thereby minimizing vibration offering consistent performance and a quiet ride.
WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 Rims Laced to SRAM MTH Hubs – At 29mm internal width, these aluminum rims pair perfectly with modern trail tires, giving great grip and feel. The hubs are solid performers too, adding up to a capable and durable package designed for the long haul.
Maxxis Assegai Tires – The Maxxis Assegai tire is named after the iron-tipped spear used by the Zulu people of South Africa. Greg Minnaar, a native of South Africa, thought it was a fitting name for a tire ready to do battle on the mountain. The tall knobs punch through dust and loam to find traction, but also offer support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tires excel only in certain conditions, the new Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere.
Race Face Aeffect Dropper Post – A rock solid option for riders wanting to enter the dropper market. A sealed damping system wrapped in 7075 aluminium makes for a lightweight dropper that can take the hits, complete with internal cable routing compatible with modern frame design.
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Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 420 | 440 | 460 | 490 |
Stack (mm) | 593 | 602 | 611 | 620 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 573 | 596 | 619 | 653 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 390 | 420 | 450 | 480 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 1168 | 1192 | 1216 | 1251 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1168 | 1192 | 1216 | 1251 |
Standover Height (mm) | 712 | 718 | 726 | 728 |