Santa Cruz NOMAD X01 / Air / Carbon CC / MX 2023
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 29"
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Travel Front 170mm
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Travel Rear 170mm
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Fork Fox Factory Float 38
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Groupset X01 Eagle, X1
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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 X01 / Air / Carbon CC / MX
Suspension Fork
FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm
Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Crank
SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 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 RSC
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 Ti
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
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| 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" |
Model Overview
NOMAD X01 / Air / Carbon CC / MX completes the Santacruz Nomad model. 68 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Santacruz Nomad bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
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 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.
Average price for Enduro bikes
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, you could also get a good Enduro bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 9299$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 158.38% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
Santa Cruz NOMAD X01 / Air / Carbon CC / MX 2023 bike is equipped with the Fox Factory Float 38 fork, and has 170mm travel. 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
Santa Cruz NOMAD X01 / Air / Carbon CC / MX bike has the Fox Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever model installed, and has a travel of 170mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the NOMAD X01 / Air / Carbon CC / MX model has 29″ aluminum wheels. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The NOMAD X01 / Air / Carbon CC / MX comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Dropper post
The Santa Cruz model is also equipped with a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.
