2027 Santa Cruz Nomad vs 2025 Orange Switch RS
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Orange Switch RS
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +49 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +61 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Nomad numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Nomad S | Orange Switch RS L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 484 | +49 mm |
| Stack | 624 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 63.6 | 64.1 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 569 | 645 | +76 mm |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 445 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1219 | 1280 | +61 mm |
| BB height | 346 | 335 | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.8 |
Differences are the Orange Switch RS minus the Santa Cruz Nomad. Full charts: 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad, 2025 Orange Switch RS.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz NomadOrange Switch RS
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 | Santa Cruz Nomad90 | Orange Switch RS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Nomad | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis High Roller, Maxxis Minion DHR II | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Reserve 30, Reserve 30|HD | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Base | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Aluminum Bar | not listed |
| Stem | OneUp Components Enduro | not listed |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 50 | not listed |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components Dropper Post | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air V3 | not listed |
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