Santa Cruz Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 170mm
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Travel Rear 170mm
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Fork RockShox Yari RC
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Groupset NX Eagle
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5
Suspension Fork
RockShox Yari RC 170
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe R
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM NX
Cassette
SRAM PG1230 11-50t
Crank
SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t - 170mm (XS,S), 175mm (M-XL)
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle
Chain Guide
E13 TRS Race Carbon ISCG05
Wheels
Front Hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims
WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 27.5" Rims
Spokes
DT Competition (32)
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.5", 3C Silkshield
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RE
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm
Cockpit
Stem
Race Face Ride Stem
Handlebar
Race Face Aeffect R
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race Saddle
Seatpost
Race Face Aeffect, 31.6
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS High | XS Low | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.51 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344 mm | 339 mm | 344 mm | 339 mm | 344 mm | 339 mm | 344 mm | 339 mm | 344 mm | 339 mm |
| Front Center | 704 mm | 704 mm | 738 mm | 738 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm | 787 mm | 787 mm | 821 mm | 821 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 43 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 119 mm | 122 mm | 119 mm | 122 mm | 119 mm | 121 mm | 119 mm | 122 mm | 119 mm | 122 mm |
| Stack | 576 mm | 579 mm | 585 mm | 588 mm | 594 mm | 597 mm | 603 mm | 606 mm | 612 mm | 615 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 378 mm | 412 mm | 408 mm | 432 mm | 428 mm | 452 mm | 448 mm | 482 mm | 478 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 532 mm | 533 mm | 565 mm | 566 mm | 588 mm | 590 mm | 611 mm | 613 mm | 645 mm | 646 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.1 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 375 mm | 375 mm | 390 mm | 390 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 64.6 ° | 65 ° | 64.6 ° | 65 ° | 64.6 ° | 65 ° | 64.6 ° | 65 ° | 64.6 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 422 mm | 423 mm | 422 mm | 423 mm | 422 mm | 423 mm | 422 mm | 423 mm | 422 mm | 423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1126 mm | 1127 mm | 1160 mm | 1161 mm | 1184 mm | 1186 mm | 1208 mm | 1210 mm | 1243 mm | 1244 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 10 mm | 15 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm |
| Standover Height | 702 mm | 696 mm | 704 mm | 698 mm | 720 mm | 714 mm | 718 mm | 712 mm | 710 mm | 710 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
Model Overview
Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5 completes the Santacruz Nomad model. Santa Cruz launched 68 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Santacruz Nomad bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3599$. Santa Cruz Nomad XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 27.5 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 9799$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Enduro bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even though the average price of an Enduro bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2019 and its price was 3599$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5 price is 0% higher than the average cost of an Enduro bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Yari RC model. The travel on this model is 170mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
Santa Cruz Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5 bike has the RockShox Super Deluxe R model installed, and has a travel of 170mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The wheels on Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Nomad R / Aluminum / 27.5 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
The Santa Cruz model is also equipped with a dropper post. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.
