Santa Cruz Nomad C XE 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,899$
Weight | 13.92 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 170mm -
Travel Rear 170mm -
Fork RockShox Lyrik
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Groupset XT, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Carbon Fiber
Suspension Fork
RockShox Lyrik RCT3
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil RCT or Super Deluxe Air RCT
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT M8000
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano XT M8000
Cassette
e*thirteen TRS Race, 11-speed, 9-46 tooth
Crank
Race Face Turbine 30 tooth - 170mm
Bottom Bracket
73mm threaded, included with crankset
Chain
Shimano SLX M7000
Chain Guide
e*thirteen TRS + 1x Guide
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Front: Novatec D641 - 15x110mm, Rear: Novatec D642 - 12x148mm (XD)
Rear Hub
Front: Novatec D641 - 15x110mm, Rear: Novatec D642 - 12x148mm (XD)
Rims
e*thirteen TRS 30mm - 32 hole
Spokes
DT Competition
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C EXO TR, 27.5" x 2.5? Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR, 27.5" x 2.4?
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code RSC with 180mm Avid Centerline rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Code RSC
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Aefect R - 50mm
Handlebar
Santa Cruz AM Carbon Bar - 35mm x 800mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Pro
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth - 100mm (XS), 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS High | SM High | MD High | LG High | XL High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 339 mm | 339 mm | 339 mm | 339 mm | 339 mm |
| Stack | 579 mm | 588 mm | 597 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm | 408 mm | 428 mm | 448 mm | 478 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 533 mm | 566 mm | 590 mm | 613 mm | 646 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.1 ° | 74.1 ° | 74.1 ° | 74.1 ° | 74.1 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 375 mm | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° | 64.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1127 mm | 1161 mm | 1186 mm | 1210 mm | 1244 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Standover Height | 696 mm | 698 mm | 714 mm | 712 mm | 710 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Nomad C XE is a Santacruz Nomad model. Santa Cruz released 68 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Nomad C R 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4499$. Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon CC XX1 Reserve 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 9399$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Enduro bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of an Enduro bike that is reliable is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2018 and its price was 5899$. In conclusion, this bike price is 63.91% higher than the price of the average Enduro bike.
Enduro bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Enduro bike is 14.27 kg (31.46 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 13.92 kg (30.69 lbs), the Nomad C XE model is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 2.51% lighter than the average Enduro bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Nomad C XE comes factory-installed with the RockShox Lyrik fork. This has a travel range of 170mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil RCT or Super Deluxe Air RCT rear shock model, which has a travel of 170mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The wheels on Nomad C XE are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz Nomad C XE has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
Every bike should have a dropper post, and this one does. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!