Nomad 6

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NEW - SRAM NGT: Matte Liquid Blue NEW - SRAM NGT: Gloss Marigold Yellow Matte Carbon Gloss Gypsum

ALL THE TRAVEL AND MX WHEELS

Load up the van, hit the road, climb a mountain, hammer it back down, huck the gap, throw the bike back in the van, drive to the bike park and do laps on laps. Hell, you could even rock up to the startline of the world's wildest races. The Nomad’s forte is being ready and willing to go wherever, whenever. The only thing it needs is a rider willing to press send.

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Key Features:

Available in:	Carbon C and Carbon CC
Wheel Size:	MX
Front Travel:	170mm
Rear Travel:	170mm

Design Details

Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad 6 - Rear shock and upper link

Design Details

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170mm travel

All the travel anyone needs in a single-crown bike intended for the steepest and deepest of trails.

Glovebox

Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Nomad's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse to keep your tools close to hand.

Proportional geometry

Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear centre grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics.

MX wheels

The mixed wheel configuration of a 29-inch wheel up front provides traction and stability, while the 27.5-inch rear wheel allows for quick back wheel steering and lifting. Mixing the best of both worlds.

Flip your chip

In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support.

Frame stiffness tuned by size

Bigger riders means bigger stresses on bigger frames. So we tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality.

Details matter

The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes.

Choose Build Kit

6.199 € EUR

Peso: 34.84 lbs / 15.8 kg

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Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

6.199 € EUR

34.84 lbs / 15.8 kg

7.199 € EUR

34.3 lbs / 15.56 kg

GX AXS

8.499 € EUR

33.62 lbs / 15.25 kg

GX AXS RSV

9.799 € EUR

33.54 lbs / 15.21 kg

GX AXS Coil

8.499 € EUR

35.68 lbs / 16.18 kg

GX AXS RSV Coil

9.799 € EUR

35.6 lbs / 16.15 kg

X01

9.799 € EUR

33.56 lbs / 15.22 kg

X01 Coil

9.799 € EUR

35.3 lbs / 16.01 kg

X01 AXS RSV

12.499 € EUR

33.36 lbs / 15.13 kg

X01 AXS RSV Coil

12.499 € EUR

35.1 lbs / 15.92 kg

Materiale Carbon C Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon C Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon C Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon C Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon C Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon C Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più	Materiale Carbon CC CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più
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Mozzo posteriore SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h	Mozzo posteriore DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h	Mozzo posteriore i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
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VPP™ Suspension

VPP™ Suspension

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VPP™

VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike a balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. The Nomad is exceptional at absorbing the biggest hits so its rider can charge harder, with more confidence, in the very worst terrain. But because it's still pedal efficient, getting up to the best, highest trails isn't a chore like some other bikes.

All the travel

If you're stomping gaps and stamping passports you're no stranger to travel. 170mm of 38mm diameter fork and 170mm of VPP™ rear suspension, compatible with both coil and air shocks.

Sensitivity and constant traction

On the Nomad, lowering the anti-squat reduced pedal kickback on big square-edge hits at speed, all while improving the overall sensitivity of the suspension to maintain traction at all speeds. Up and downhill.

Flat-out bump control and tracking

By reducing the starting leverage of the latest Nomad, we were able to improve body-weight influenced geometry stability throughout the travel. While reducing progression allowed the suspension to have consistently better tracking qualities throughout the stroke.

Built to last

Short, stout counter-rotating links connect the front and rear triangles to create an extremely robust chassis that reduces lateral flex. Simple expanding collet axles hold things together, pivots run on large diameter axles and bearings (which we offer free lifetime replacement for) and the lower link includes a grease-port for quick, easy maintenance.

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Reach \| hi/lo	430/427	455/452	475/472	495/492	520/517
Stack \| hi/lo	616/618	625/627	638/640	656/658	670/672
Head Tube Angle \| hi/lo	63.8/63.5	63.8/63.5	63.8/63.5	63.8/63.5	63.8/63.5
Seat Tube Length	380/380	405/405	430/430	460/460	500/500
Front Center \| hi/lo	770/770	799/799	826/826	855/855	886/886
BB Height \| hi/lo	346/343	346/343	346/343	346/343	346/343
BB Drop (front) \| hi/lo	27/30	27/30	27/30	27/30	27/30
BB Drop (rear) \| hi/lo	8/11	8/11	8/11	8/11	8/11
Wheelbase \| hi/lo	1209/1209	1239/1240	1269/1270	1301/1302	1336/1337
Rear Center \| hi/lo	439/440	440/441	443/444	446/447	450/451
Head Tube Length	90/90	100/100	115/115	135/135	150/150
Top Tube Length \| hi/lo	570/571	594/594	612/613	637/638	666/667
Seat Tube Angle \| hi/lo	77.2/77	77.4/77.2	77.9/77.6	77.8/77.5	77.7/77.5
Standover Height \| hi/lo	709/705	716/713	723/719	722/717	725/720

Frame Sizing

If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.

The Nomad is available in sizes small - extra extra large (S-XXL).

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The Nomad 6 on a bike stand outside of a white sprinter van

Photo Credit: Adrian Marcoux

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Maintenance Information

Learn how to service your upper and lower suspension links

Fill out our form for a fresh set of bearings

Take a look at additional tech info and exploded diagrams for the Nomad

How to find your serial number

Something not right? Use our warranty claim form to file a claim. We'll do everything we can to get you back to riding as fast as possible.

File a claim for a Santa Cruz product

If you have any other questions or would like to follow up on a warranty claim, contact our Warranty Department.

Nomad Tech Support

Suspension System	VPP
Front Derailleur	No compatibility
Headset/Headtube	Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post	31.6mm
Seat Clamp	36.4mm
Eye to Eye length	230mm
Stroke	65mm
Fork Compatibility	170-180mm
BB Shell	73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size	2.5"
Water Bottle Mounts	1
Shock Mounting Bushing Front	30x8
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear	30x8
Brake Mount	200 PM
Fork Offset	44mm

Download the Nomad suspension setup guide to get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.

Tobin O. getting ready for a ride, putting on his shoes while his mechanic check over his 2022 Blur

Lifetime Warranty and Support

Missing a ride sucks. That's why we build the very best bikes and offer legendary rider support for life so that you don't.

We design our bikes to last, to be easy to work on and we make sure to provide the parts and information so you can make your bike last for many lifetimes.

We take No Missed Rides seriously, so we keep stock of every small part and spare to keep you rolling. Head over to the shop to find what you need.

Nomad 6

ALL THE TRAVEL AND MX WHEELS

Key Features:

Design Details