Details
Santa Cruz's Nomad Carbon CC XX1 reputation is built on consistently pushing the envelope of how DH a bike can get while still remaining usable on most trails. The fourth generation design sees a dramatic shift to the lower-link mounted shock configuration. This is the first time that learnings from years of V10 development have translated across trail bikes. The shock rate is now almost completely linear—which means feather-light small bump sensitivity right off the bat, a supportive midstroke and overall progression that you'd normally only experience on a DH bike. To keep the gravity vibe going they've ensured the Nomad can run both standard metric coil shocks and lighter air units to suit any preference. Full shock compatibility creates challenges when trying to cram everything into the precious bottom bracket area. But the continued evolution of Santa Cruz carbon tech means they're able to create a svelte, strong, swingarm/front triangle combo that's as much art as it is engineering. Santa Cruz even managed to squeeze in a flip-chip feature on the lower link too. Think of the high setting as "regular", the way the bike's mostly meant to be ridden, and the low setting as being closer to full on DH status. To handle all this new-found capability the geometry has adapted too. It's longer and lower-slung than ever to ensure maximum stability and confidence on absolutely everything. The XX1 build steps-up performance with a SRAM Eagle 12-speed drivetrain.
Specs
Frame | Carbon CC |
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Fork | RockShox Lyric RCT3 170 |
Headset | Cane Creek 110 IS Integrated Headset |
Rear Shock | Please choose rear shock from the dropdown menu |
Axles |
Front: 15x110mm Rear: 148x12mm |
Rims/Wheels | Please choose rims from the dropdown menu |
Hubs |
Front: I9 28H Torque Cap Rear: I9 28H XD |
Spokes | DT Competition (28) with Sapim Secure Lock AL Silver Nipples (28) |
Tires |
Front: Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.50 DHF 3C EXO TR Rear: Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.40 DHR II EXO TR |
Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle (170mm) |
Chainrings | 32T |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Team BB |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle 12 SPD |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T |
Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
Handlebars | Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800 |
Tape/Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
Stem | Race Face Turbine R 50mm |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC with Avid Centerline 180mm |
Saddle | WTB Silverado SLT |
Seat Post | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 |
Accessories & Extras | Stan's Sealant 2oz |
* Subject to change without notice.