2025 Transition Scout Alloy vs 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad
The S is the Santa Cruz Nomad size closest to your XS Transition Scout Alloy. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Nomad
Compared with the Transition Scout Alloy in XS, the Santa Cruz Nomad in S places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 66 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +47 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +66 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Transition Scout Alloy is drawn. The Santa Cruz Nomad numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Scout Alloy XS | Santa Cruz Nomad S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 410 | 435 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 577 | 624 | +47 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.0 | 63.6 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 534 | 569 | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 438 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | 1219 | +66 mm |
| BB drop | 18 | not listed | |
| BB height | 337 | 346 | +9 mm |
| Standover | 665 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 350 | 380 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 100 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad minus the Transition Scout Alloy. Full charts: 2025 Transition Scout Alloy, 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Scout AlloySanta Cruz Nomad
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 | Transition Scout AlloyAlloy Deore | Santa Cruz Nomad90 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Scout | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | RockShox Psylo Gold | RockShox Zeb Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type |
| Wheelset | Novatec D791SB/D902SB with WTB ST i30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis High Roller, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Maven Base |
| Rotor | Shimano Deore M6120 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | OneUp Components Aluminum Bar |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R | OneUp Components Enduro |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | Santa Cruz House Grips |
| Headset | FSA 57E | Cane Creek 50 |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30, Reserve 30|HD |
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