Nomad Hero
Design details of Nomad Detail
Design details of Nomad Detail

Nomad 3

2014 - 2016

Model Version 3
Production Start 2014
Production End 2016
Suspension/Pivot System VPP - Virtual Pivot Point
Material Carbon Fiber
Rear Wheel Travel 165mm
Size Range S,M,L,XL
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Model Specs

Compatible Forks 160mm to 180mm total travel 180mm travel max recommended
Headtube/Headset Tapered - 44mm zero stack/internal upper cup, with an external 49mm lower cup. The SHIS name is ZS44/28.6 EC49/40.
Seat Post 31.6mm - Minimum Insertion 100mm
Front Derailleur N/A - Single Front Chainring Only
BB Shell Width 73mm - Threaded - ISO
Chainline Spec 50mm
Recommended Max Tire Size 2.5 - may vary by tire and rim model
Brakes Disc Brake - ISO
Max Brake Rotor Size 203mm
Rear Hub 142mm x 12mm Through-Axle
Seatpost Clamp 36.4mm

Shock Specs

Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye 8.5" (216mm)
Stroke 2.5" (63mm)
Mounting Bushing Width Front 22 mm
Mounting Bushing Width Rear 22 mm
Mounting Bolt Diameter Front M8x1.25 35mm
Mounting Bolt Diameter Rear M8x1.25 40mm
Leverage Ratio 2.62 : 1
Rear Shock Setup nomad.3_set-up.png

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.
s m l xl
Reach 392.1mm 415mm 437.8mm 460.7mm
Stack 591mm 600mm 609.1mm 618.1mm
Head tube angle 65° 65° 65° 65°
Seat Tube Length 393.7mm 419.1mm 457.2mm 495.3mm
Front Center
BB Height 340mm 340mm 340mm 340mm
BB Drop
Wheelbase 1142.7mm 1169.8mm 1195.4mm 1223.9mm
Rear Center 433.1mm 433.1mm 433.1mm 433.1mm
Head Tube Length 90mm 100mm 110mm 120mm
Top Tube Length 558.8mm 584.2mm 609.6mm 635mm
Seat Tube Angle 74.2° 74.2° 74.2° 74.2°
Standover Height 726.5mm 725mm 731.9mm 742.6mm
Eye to eye length
Seatpost length
Stem length
Crank length
Nomad Geometry

Suspension Setup

Suspension Setup

Exploded Diagrams

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Exploded Diagram of Nomad
Exploded Diagram of Nomad

Manuals & Files

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.