2026 Commencal META SX 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
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Commencal META SX 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 SX V5 SIGNATURE M | Santa Cruz Nomad C M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 452 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 638.3 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 600.6 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 441 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1253 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C minus the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE. Full charts: 2026 Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE, 2025 Santa Cruz Nomad C.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META SX 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 SX V5 SIGNATURESIGNATURE | Santa Cruz Nomad CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META V5 | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | Fox 38 Factory | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | Fox Float X |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM GX AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Chainring | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss EX1700 | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Big Betty | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Handlebar | Commencal Alloy handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Renthal Alloy stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | ODI Longneck | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ZS56/ZS56 | not listed |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer Factory | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Alpaca X5 | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Seatpost | not listed | OneUp Components dropper post |
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