2025 Commencal META V5 Signature vs 2025 Santa Cruz Nomad C
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Nomad C
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −48 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Commencal META V5 Signature is drawn. The Santa Cruz Nomad C numbers we have for size M are missing the stack, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META V5 Signature XL | Santa Cruz Nomad C M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 500 | 452 | −48 mm |
| Stack | 647.3 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 643.2 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 447 | 441 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302.4 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 460 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C minus the Commencal META V5 Signature. Full charts: 2025 Commencal META V5 Signature, 2025 Santa Cruz Nomad C.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META V5 SignatureSanta Cruz Nomad C
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Commencal META V5 SignatureSX V5 Signature | Santa Cruz Nomad CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 38 Factory | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox X2 Factory | Fox Float X |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | SRAM GX AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss EX1700 | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Rotor | Shimano MT905 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Ride Alpha R27 | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Ride Alpha 40 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | ODI Longneck | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ZS56/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | One Up V3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Seatpost | not listed | OneUp Components dropper post |
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