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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesBigger, badder, and more downhill savvy than ever before, the new Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad 4 C S Complete Mountain Bike boasts a fully redesigned geometry and a progressive lower-link shock design. Complementing the raked out 65° head angle and VPP® suspension, this build features plush RockShox absorbers that give it the smooth sailing feel of a DH rig while the cutting edge GX Eagle™ 1x12 drivetrain and lightweight carbon frame work to retain pedal-ability on the ups. If you're a dirt cowboy who loves to take the spicy line and never shies away from burly features (whether natural or man-made), then the reworked Santa Cruz Nomad 4 C S Complete Mountain Bike is the steed you oughta kick a leg over.
Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.
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 R Shock – The directive was simple. Engineer a shock that does for rear-suspension performance what Pike did for forks. Simple? Don't bet on it. A gamble? Absolutely. It required a complete change in the way we approach shock design. It meant focusing on performance first and leaving old constraints behind. And it gave RockShox a clear path to develop the world's lowest-friction shock -- Super Deluxe. Metric sizing gives Super Deluxe significantly increased bushing overlap, which, together with a sophisticated new bushing profile, virtually eliminates friction in the shock. A new damper holds the shock high in its stroke and offers unparalleled traction. Unshackled from the old obstacles of shock design, Super Deluxe is free to tackle new ones -- on the trail. This changes everything.
Shock Adjustments – External Rebound Damping | Rapid Recovery Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure Adjust
Progressive Lower-Link Shock Configuration – Similar to that of Santa Cruz's V10 downhill bike, this configuration creates a shock rate that's supportive and progressive -- an ideal scenario for rough terrain.
Bolt-On Shuttle Guard/Downtube Protector + Shock Fender – To ward off wayward rocks and the sandpaper effect of tailgate transport. The integrated fender works to keep crud out of the suspension.
High & Low Geometry Settings via Flip Chip in Link – The high setting sets the bike up for added versatility, while the low setting slacks it out to near-DH levels. In either setting, the Nomad's longer reach equates to added stability.
Air & Coil Shock Compatibility
180mm Post Mount Brake
Metric Shock Sizing
RockShox Lyrik RC – Simply put, the RockShox Lyrik is an absolute weapon for enduro riders everywhere. It makes more control at higher speeds on big burly terrain not only possible, but also addictive.
Fork Adjustments – Charger 2 Damping | External Rebound | Low Speed Compression from Open to Firm
SRAM GX Eagle™ – SRAM Eagle™ drivetrains are the only 1x drivetrains that are fully system engineered for optimal performance. Eagle™ drivetrains are designed, tested and proven to deliver the lightest, highest-performing, most durable systems for all riders on any trail. Eagle™ technology provides an expanded, optimum, gear range that allows you to realize your bike's potential beyond where it has ever been. Every SRAM GX Eagle™ component is 100% compatible with all levels of SRAM Eagle™ drivetrain systems.
Avid Code R Hydraulic Disc Brakeset – Code's little brother just got tougher. With an all new, forged dual-diameter, four-piston caliper, Code R offers increased power without compromising control or feel. With a simplified design to make it a little easier on the wallet, Code R maintains the Code family values of reliability, strength, and ridiculously easy serviceability. Now featuring the fade-free braking of TaperBore™ Technology and the sleek yet oh-so-powerful integrated reservoir on top of Avid's proven Power Reserve Geometry™, the Code R will make you think before you call this brake anyone's "little" brother.
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.
Maxxis Minion DHF Front Tire – The Minion DHF was designed for the often loose and muddy conditions of aggressive all-mountain terrain. The DHF incorporates ramped knobs for low rolling resistance and channel-cut knobs to increase gripping edges, giving straight-line control and precise cornering.
Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear Tire – With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control. Pair it with a Minion DHF up front for the ultimate aggressive trail riding tire combo!
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost – Don’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.
Oversize Item – Ships within the continental U.S. for $69. HI and AK shipping available. Please call for details.
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) | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1168 | 1192 | 1217 | 1251 |
Standover Height (mm) | 712 | 724 | 726 | 728 |