2026 Santa Cruz Nomad Frame
Santa CruzDimension
Material: CC
Front (MM): 170
Rear (MM): 170
Wheel Size: MX
Weight (lbs): 7.21
Weight (kg): 3.27
Zip it into the bag, chuck it in the van, or toss it over the tailgate-when you get to the trails, you'll be happy you're on a Nomad. The refined suspension offers efficient climbing, less reactivity under braking, and improves traction everywhere in between. In short, you'll be more comfortable, more composed, and more confident no matter what the trail throws your way.
Features
01
Carbon CC Frame

02
Fox DHX2 Coil Shock

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- Material:
- CC
- Front (MM):
- 170
- Rear (MM):
- 170
- Wheel Size:
- MX
- Weight (lbs):
- 7.21
- Weight (kg):
- 3.27
- Material:
- Carbon CC
- Travel:
- 170 mm
- Weight:
- 7.21 lbs / 3.27 kg
- Shock:
- Fox DHX2 Factory S: 400lb, M: 450lb, L: 500lb, XL-XXL: 550lb
- Bottom Bracket Shell:
- 73mm Threaded
- Rear Brake Mount:
- Postmount 200mm
- Shock Length:
- 230mm
- Fork Compatibility:
- 170-180mm
- Fork Offset:
- 44mm
- Headset:
- Integrated (IS41/52)
- Max Chainring Size:
- 36t
- Seat Clamp Diameter:
- 36.4mm
- Seat Post Diameter:
- 31.6";Shock Bushing Size Front=30x8"
- Shock Bushing Size Rear:
- 30x8
- Shock Stroke:
- 65mm
- Suspension System:
- VPP™
- Water Bottle Mounts:
- 1
- Frame:
- Carbon CC MX 170mm Travel VPP™
- Chainguide Standard:
- Integrated upper guide+2-bolt ISCG 05 bash mount
- Fork Axle to Crown:
- 588mm
- Max Rotor Size:
- 223mm
- Rear Spacing:
- 148mm
- Rear Travel:
- 170mm
- Recommended Sag:
- 30%
- UDH Compatible:
- Yes
- Chainline:
- 55mm
- Downtube Storage:
- Glovebox