Santa Cruz NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
8,499$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 170mm -
Travel Rear 170mm -
Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 38
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Groupset GX Eagle AXS -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX
Suspension Fork
FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM GX AXS Controller
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Crank
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Chain Guide
OneUp Bash Guide
Wheels
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Rear Hub
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h
Rims
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rim (F) / RaceFace ARC Offset 30 27.5" Rim (R)
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code RS
Cockpit
Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Handlebar
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 346 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm | 346 mm |
| Front Center | 770 mm | 799 mm | 826 mm | 855 mm | 886 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 133 mm | 134 mm | 133 mm | 133 mm | 134 mm |
| Stack | 613 mm | 622 mm | 635 mm | 653 mm | 667 mm |
| Reach | 427 mm | 452 mm | 472 mm | 492 mm | 517 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 591 mm | 609 mm | 634 mm | 663 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.2 ° | 77.4 ° | 77.9 ° | 77.8 ° | 77.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.8 ° | 63.8 ° | 63.8 ° | 63.8 ° | 63.8 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 437 mm | 440 mm | 443 mm | 447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1206 mm | 1236 mm | 1266 mm | 1298 mm | 1333 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 27 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 713 mm | 720 mm | 719 mm | 722 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX completes the Santacruz Nomad model. Santa Cruz released 68 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Santa Cruz NOMAD R / Carbon C 2023 has a starting price of 5649$. Santa Cruz NOMAD X01 AXS / Air / RSV / Carbon CC / MX 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 11199$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Enduro bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro bike is 3599$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Enduro bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Santa Cruz NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX price was 8499$. In conclusion, this bike price is 136.15% more expensive than the price of the average Enduro bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX comes factory-installed with the Fox Performance Elite Float 38 fork. This has a travel range of 170mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ model, with 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. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
The wheels on NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX are the 29″ aluminum type. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Santa Cruz NOMAD GX AXS / Air / Carbon C / MX includes a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.