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Santa Cruz2027

2027 Santa Cruz Nomad

Trail

The 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad sits in the middle of the range for trail bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 435 to 520 mm, stack 624 to 669 mm. The Nomad 90 build comes with SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission shifting and Maxxis High Roller tires. It launched at $6,099.

Source: santacruzbicycles.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Nomad
Model year
2027
Type
Trail
Geometry labels
S, M, L, XL, and XXL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Rear shock
Varies by build
Launch price
$6,099
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
santacruzbicycles.com
Checked

Things to know

Compared with other trail bikes on frame geometry alone.

  • Slacker head angle than 9 in 10 trail bikes: 63.6 degrees, where most sit near 66.

Geometry by size

2027 Santa Cruz Nomad geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXLXXL
Reach(mm)435455475495520
Stack(mm)624633643660669
Head tube angle(°)63.663.663.663.663.6
Effective top tube(mm)569 (from the manufacturer)587 (from the manufacturer)604 (from the manufacturer)627 (from the manufacturer)651 (from the manufacturer)
Chainstay length(mm)438 (from the manufacturer)441 (from the manufacturer)444 (from the manufacturer)447 (from the manufacturer)451 (from the manufacturer)
Wheelbase(mm)12191246127613051339
BB height(mm)346346346346346
Seat tube length(mm)380 (from the manufacturer)400 (from the manufacturer)420 (from the manufacturer)450 (from the manufacturer)500 (from the manufacturer)
Head tube length(mm)100 (from the manufacturer)110 (from the manufacturer)120 (from the manufacturer)140 (from the manufacturer)150 (from the manufacturer)
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Stock build

Nomad 9019 partsLaunch price $6,099

Suspension

RockShox Zeb Select
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 38mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Select
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Thru Shaft

Drivetrain

SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Freehub body SRAM XD
SRAM 90 Eagle DUB Transmission
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface DUBFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Tire
HubFrom the manufacturer: Bearing type cartridge

Brakes

SRAM Maven Base
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Fluid type MineralFrom the manufacturer: Pad compound Organic
SRAM HS2
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Thickness 2mm

Cockpit

OneUp Components Enduro Stem
StemFrom the manufacturer: Length 42mm

Seatpost & Saddle

OneUp Components Dropper Post
Dropper post

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Nomad Deore22 parts

Frame

Suspension

RockShox ZEB Base
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8" - 1,5"From the manufacturer: Brake mount PostFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: Weight 2325 g
RockShox Super Deluxe Select
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments Thru Shaft

Drivetrain

DerailleurSpeeds 12Not clutch

Wheels & Tires

Reserve AL Rims
Wheelset
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Tire

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Fluid type MineralFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc

Cockpit

OneUp Components Enduro Stem
StemFrom the manufacturer: Length 42mm
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
HeadsetFrom the manufacturer: Standard (SHIS) IS2/47/42

Seatpost & Saddle

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Nomad GX AXS19 partsLaunch price $7,299

Suspension

RockShox Zeb Select+
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: Tune lightWeight ~458 g

Drivetrain

SRAM Pod Controller
Shifter
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12Weight 453 g
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
Maxxis Minion DHR II
Tire
HubFrom the manufacturer: Bearing type cartridge
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
Rim

Brakes

SRAM Maven Bronze
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Piston count 4From the manufacturer: Fluid type MineralFrom the manufacturer: Lever adjustments Tool-free Reach
SRAM HS2
RotorFrom the manufacturer: Thickness 2mm

Cockpit

OneUp Components Enduro Stem
StemFrom the manufacturer: Length 42mm

Seatpost & Saddle

OneUp Components Dropper Post
Dropper post

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Nomad Frame1 partFrameset onlyLaunch price $3,999

Suspension

Fox DHX2 Factory
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type CoilFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments 2pos-Adj / HSC-LSC-HSR-LSRFrom the manufacturer: Damper type Monotube

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad in size L?
In size L, reach is 475 mm and stack is 643 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad?
The head tube angle is 63.6 degrees in every size.
What does the 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad 90 ship with?
The stock build includes RockShox Zeb Select, SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission, Maxxis High Roller, and SRAM Maven Base.
How much does the 2027 Santa Cruz Nomad 90 cost?
The reference price at launch was $6,099. Check the brand's site for current pricing.
Which years of the Santa Cruz Nomad are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Santa Cruz Nomad for 2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2022.

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