Nomad

Front (MM) 170
Rear (MM) 170
Wheel Size MX
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STOMPING GAPS AND STAMPING PASSPORTS

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.

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Did It For The Grams

LIGHTER IS BETTER

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 we 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.

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VPP TWEAKED AND TUNED

SMALL CHANGES, BIG DIFFERENCE

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. We’ve tweaked the kinematics on our tough, 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, we 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.

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Nomad X0 AXS RSV 2027

Nomad X0 AXS RSV Coil

Carbon CC

Top-of-the-line build with a CC Carbon frame, SRAM's X0 AXS electronic drivetrain, Fox Factory suspension, and Reserve carbon wheels.

$15,499
new
Nomad XT Di2 2027

Nomad XT Di2 Coil

Carbon CC

CC Carbon frame, Fox Factory suspension and a coil shock, Shimano's electronic XT Di2 drivetrain, and SRAM Maven Silver brakes.

$12,999
new
Nomad GX AXS 2027

Nomad GX AXS

Carbon CC

CC Carbon frame, SRAM GX AXS electronic drivetrain, upgraded suspension, and Reserve alloy wheels with DT Swiss hubs.

$11,999
new
Nomad 90 2027

Nomad 90

Carbon CC

CC Carbon frame, SRAM T-Type 90 drivetrain, ultra-reliable OneUp dropper, and SRAM's Mavens to slow you down.

$9,999
new
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Nomad Frame

Carbon CC
$6,999
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Design Details

Nomad X0 AXS RSV 2027
MY19 Carbon Frame Cutaway

CC For All

One model, one layup. Everyone gets the lightest frame, performance tuned for every size. And that means mechanical routing for all, too.

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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.

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Flip Chip

Hi for pedaling, Lo for sending. Helps you dial in your preferred ride-feel without any fuss.

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Accessory Mount

First used on our e-bikes, we found we liked having a tube or tool mount on the top tube. More room for snacks in the Glovebox.

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ISCG Without the 05

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.

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SO WHAT'S THE NOMAD ALL ABOUT? DON'T WANT TO READ ALL THE WORDS? WATCH AND LEARN
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Dig Deep

Sizing and support for the Nomad

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Geometry
& Sizing

Setup
& Support

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LOOKING FOR MORE POWER

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