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Shop all Santa Cruz Bicycles Shop sale Santa Cruz BicyclesEvery so often a bike comes along that rocks the entire industry; Behold! The completely redesigned Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad A S Complete Mountain Bike. Sporting an adapted VPP® suspension design borrowed from Santa Cruz's V10 DH bike, the new Nomad gets a 5mm boost in rear travel and a slacker geometry that takes this storied bike to the next level. That may not sound like much, but, the new linkage layout is now fully progressive for a smooth, playful feel like no other bike in its class. The aluminum frame is lighter and stronger than ever and with the SRAM Eagle 1x12 drivetrain, you'll have the means to smash climbs as hard as you crush rock and dirt on the way down. If you want a lively all-mountain monster that will handle it all, you have got to get your hands on the revamped Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad A S Complete Mountain Bike!
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 SRAM approaches shock design. It meant focusing on performance first and leaving old constraints behind. And it gave them 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 Adjust, Air Spring Pressure
Single Grease Port on Lower Link – Swift and easy maintenance.
Collet Axle Pivots Lock In Place Without Pinch Bolts
Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness
Double Sealed Pivots for Long Bearing Life
ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility
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.
Forged Upper and Lower Links
Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection
Recessed Lower Link Protected from Rock Strikes
148mm Rear Axle Spacing
Threaded Bottom Bracket
Fox 36 Float Performance – Performance forks retain the same black anodized 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Performance Elite, but have a different damper (FIT GRIP) with fewer adjustments.
Fork Adjustments – FIT GRIP 3-Position Lever (Open, Medium, Firm) | Rebound Adjust | Air Spring Pressure
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.
SRAM Code R Brakeset – Sleek, easy to use, yet immensely powerful. Code R packs a winning punch with a reliable DirectLink™ lever mated to Code’s new oversized four-piston caliper. SRAM’s signature ergonomics are supplemented by the tool-free reach adjust for a fit to each riders’ needs, to unleash Code’s superior braking power, consistency and modulation.
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 | 1216 | 1251 |
Standover Height (mm) | 712 | 728 | 726 | 718 |
Complete Weight (lbs) | 32.47 | |||
Complete Weight (kg) | 14.73 |