2026 Transition Spire Carbon 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
- −53 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −13 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Transition Spire Carbon 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 | Transition Spire Carbon XL | Santa Cruz Nomad C M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 452 | −53 mm |
| Stack | 642 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 63.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 636 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 454 | 441 | −13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1324 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 32 | not listed | |
| BB height | 343 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 460 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C minus the Transition Spire Carbon. Full charts: 2026 Transition Spire Carbon, 2025 Santa Cruz Nomad C.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Spire CarbonSanta 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 | Transition Spire CarbonCarbon Eagle 90 | Santa Cruz Nomad CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Spire | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 3 RC2 | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate | Fox Float X |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | SRAM GX AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30 | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Magic Mary Radial, Schwalbe Albert Radial | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Silver Stealth | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy Enduro | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 35 | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | ODI Longneck V2.1 | not listed |
| Headset | FSA NO.55R/57 | not listed |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components dropper post | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Seatpost | not listed | OneUp Components dropper post |
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