Santa Cruz NOMAD R / Carbon C 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,649$
Weight | 15.8 kg 
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 RockShox ZEB
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Groupset NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM High
155cm - 166cm
SM Low
155cm - 166cm
MD High
164cm - 176cm
MD Low
164cm - 176cm
LG High
174cm - 186cm
LG Low
174cm - 186cm
XL High
184cm - 194cm
XL Low
184cm - 194cm
XXL High
192cm - 201cm
XXL Low
192cm - 201cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
NOMAD R / Carbon C
Suspension Fork
RockShox Zeb R, 170mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select, 230x65
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Crank
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Chain Guide
E13 Vario Topguide ISCG05
Wheels
Front Hub
Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h, Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rear Hub
Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h, Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Rims
Front: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29", Rear: RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5"
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM G2 RE
Cockpit
Stem
e.13 Base, 40mm
Handlebar
e13 TRS Base, 800mm
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Headset
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low | XXL High | XXL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 346 mm | 343 mm | 346 mm | 343 mm | 346 mm | 343 mm | 346 mm | 343 mm | 346 mm | 343 mm |
| Front Center | 770 mm | 770 mm | 799 mm | 799 mm | 826 mm | 826 mm | 855 mm | 855 mm | 886 mm | 886 mm |
| Rake | 46 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 133 mm | 136 mm | 134 mm | 136 mm | 133 mm | 135 mm | 133 mm | 135 mm | 134 mm | 136 mm |
| Stack | 613 mm | 615 mm | 622 mm | 624 mm | 635 mm | 637 mm | 653 mm | 655 mm | 667 mm | 669 mm |
| Reach | 427 mm | 424 mm | 452 mm | 449 mm | 472 mm | 469 mm | 492 mm | 489 mm | 517 mm | 514 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 568 mm | 591 mm | 591 mm | 609 mm | 610 mm | 634 mm | 635 mm | 663 mm | 664 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.2 ° | 77 ° | 77.4 ° | 77.2 ° | 77.9 ° | 77.6 ° | 77.8 ° | 77.5 ° | 77.7 ° | 77.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.8 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.8 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.8 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.8 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.8 ° | 63.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 438 mm | 440 mm | 441 mm | 443 mm | 444 mm | 447 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1206 mm | 1206 mm | 1236 mm | 1237 mm | 1266 mm | 1267 mm | 1298 mm | 1299 mm | 1333 mm | 1334 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 27 mm | 30 mm | 27 mm | 30 mm | 27 mm | 30 mm | 27 mm | 30 mm | 27 mm | 30 mm |
| Standover Height | 706 mm | 702 mm | 713 mm | 710 mm | 720 mm | 716 mm | 719 mm | 714 mm | 722 mm | 717 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 155 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 184 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 166 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 186 cm | 186 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 201 cm | 201 cm |
Model Overview
NOMAD R / Carbon C completes the Santacruz Nomad model. There are 68 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz NOMAD R / Carbon C 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 5649$. Santa Cruz NOMAD X01 AXS / Air / RSV / Carbon CC / MX 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 11199$.
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.
Average price for Enduro bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro bike is 3599$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Enduro bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2023 for 5649$. If we compare this with the average Enduro bike cost we notice that the price is 56.96% higher.
Average weight for Enduro bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of an Enduro bike, we get 14 kg (30.86 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.
With a weight of 15.8 kg (34.83 lbs), Santa Cruz bike is considerably heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 12.86% heavier than the average weight of Enduro bikes.
NOMAD R / Carbon C components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox ZEB fork installed. The fork’s travel is 170mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Super Deluxe Select model, with a travel of 170mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on NOMAD R / Carbon C 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Santa Cruz NOMAD R / Carbon C has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 10 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 155 cm – 201 cm (5.09 ft – 6.59 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
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.