Santa Cruz Nomad 4 CC XX1 Reserve (2020)

Description

V10 handling at Syndicate speeds. The Nomad’s reputation is built on consistently pushing the envelope on how lawless a single-crown bike can get while still remaining a capable daily driver. The latest iteration nudged the travel and geometry further towards the outer limits, and Santa Cruz surprised themselves at just how well-rounded it turned out. The fourth generation design saw a dramatic shift to the lower-link mounted shock configuration. The shock rate is a short-travel version of the V10—which means feather-light small bump sensitivity right off the bat, supportive mid-stroke, and overall progression that you’d normally only experience on a DH bike. To handle all this newfound capability, the geometry was adapted too. It’s longer and lower-slung to ensure maximum stability and confidence on absolutely everything. At the same time, the Nomad’s still a trail bike. It pedals well and tackles valley-to-valley alpine runs and all-day missions without skipping a beat—a fact helped by its pedal-friendly seat tube angle and standard 170mm dropper post fit.

Specifications

 

Frame

Carbon CC

Fork

Fox 36 Float Factory 170

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select Ultimate

Shock Options

RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate (400 S, 450 M, 500 L-XL)

Shifter

Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-spd

Rear derailleur

Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 12-spd

Brakes

Sram Code RSC

Rotors

Avid Centerline 200mm

Crankset

Sram XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 32t – 165mm (XS), 170mm (S), 175mm (M-XL)

Chainguide

E13 TRS+ 1x Guide ISCG05

Bottom bracket

Sram DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Chain

Sram XX1 Eagle 12-spd

Cassette (Sprocket)

Sram XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12-spd 10-50t

Rims

Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon rims – 27.5 28h

Hubs (f/r)

front: i9 Hydra, 15×110, 28h; rear: i9 Hydra, 12×148, XD, 28h

Spokes

DT Competition Race (28)

Tires

Maxxis Assegai 27.5″x2.5″ EXO+ TR, tubes: Stans Sealant 2oz

Handlebar

Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35×800

Stem

i9 A35

Grips

Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6

Saddle

WTB Silverado Team Saddle

Headset

Chris King DropSet 3 Black

Weight

13.75kg