Bike Frame Santa Cruz Nomad CC Fac MX matte metallic earth

Santa Cruz Nomad CC FAC MX Bike Frame

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So this is the new Nomad, a top-of-the-line enduro bike that’s coming out this year with changes that aren’t immediately obvious at first glance, but you’ll definitely feel them while riding. So what’s new?

The new Nomad’s a bit lighter than before—86 grams, to be precise. A lot of that savings comes from the slimmed-down downtube, but they redesigned the layup throughout the frame. It’s not just weight savings for weight savings sake, though: reducing the amount of material in the downtube makes it more compliant, and leaves you feeling fresher at the end of a long descent. You’ll feel it in your hands and feet at the bottom, and feel it even more (less?) the next day.

The new Nomad might look a bit like the older one, but sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. The head angle’s a hair slacker, and now matches the Bullit at 63.6 in Hi and 63.3 in Lo. They’ve tweaked the kinematics on tuneable, VPP suspension layout to eke out a bit more performance.

Anti-rise gets reduced a bit, which mitigates brake dive and helps the suspension do its job when you’re trying to keep things upright. At the same time, they also reduced anti-squat, which increases traction and pedaling efficiency while also improving performance over square-edge impacts. It took a lot of math paired with over 80 hours of tires-on-dirt suspension testing, but the result is a bike that gives you the confidence to let it run.

• Glovebox V2 – Tougher, quieter, and easier to use. There’s an all-new latch, and a layer of VHB adhesive under the bezel so everything stays rattle-free, smash after smash..
• Proportional geometry and frame stiffness – riders of all sizes get the same geometry and riding performance.
• Flip Chip – Hi for pedaling, Lo for sending. Helps you dial in your preferred ride-feel without any fuss.
• Accessory mounts – two extra mounts on the bottom of the frame tube.
• ISCG – A simple, two-bolt ISCG mount for your bash guard replaces the three-bolt ISCG05 mount, and is paired with a small top chainguide. Easier to install and replace.
• Internal wiring

Key Features

• Type: Enduro
• Front travel: 170 mm
• Rear travel: 170 mm
• Wheel size: MX (mullet)
• Material: Carbon CC

Specifications

[We reserve the right to change components due to differences between the actual bike specs and the manufacturer's declared specification.]

Recommended Sizes

• S: 154–165 cm
• M: 165–175 cm
• L: 175–185 cm
• XL: 182–193 cm
• XXL: 193–200 cm

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