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Santa Cruz Nomad 6 C 2026
Santa Cruz Nomad 6 C 2026
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SKU:SC-58-26280-451-3-907-262401
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Summertime in the big mountains: Load up the van, hit the road, climb a mountain, hammer it back down, huck the road gap, skid onto the patio bar, throw the bike back in the van, drive to the bike park and do laps on laps. Hell, you could even rock up to the start line of the world's wildest races.
That’s what we built the Nomad to do and that’s what Nomad riders have been doing each summer for years now.The latest generation of Nomad now has a larger, 29-inch wheel up front paired to a 27.5-inch rear wheel. Mixing the best of both worlds when you don’t know where you might be riding tomorrow. If you're stomping gaps and stamping passports you're no stranger to travel. The Nomad has 170mm travel on a 38mm diameter fork and 170mm of VPP™ rear suspension. The Nomad is exceptional at absorbing the biggest hits so its rider can charge harder, with more confidence, in the very worst terrain. But because it's still pedal efficient, getting up to the best, highest trails isn't a chore like some other bikes.
On the Nomad 6, our goal was to make the suspension have better sensitivity and grip while also improving platform consistency throughout the travel. Lowering the anti-squat reduced pedal kickback on big square-edge hits at speed, all while improving the overall sensitivity of the suspension to maintain traction at all speeds. Up and downhill. By reducing the starting leverage of the latest Nomad, we were able to improve body-weight influenced geometry stability throughout the travel. While reducing progression allowed the suspension to have consistently better tracking qualities throughout the stroke.
And because everyone loves traveling with carry-on luggage the latest Nomad has a Glovebox too. Stash your ride essentials in downtube inside the included Tool Wallet and Tube Purse.
Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear center grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics. Bigger riders means bigger stresses on bigger frames. So we tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality.
The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction means the toughest carbon frames, a lifetime warranty, and easy-to-work-on parts should have you covered on your epic road trips.
The Nomad’s forte is being ready and willing to go wherever, whenever.
The only thing it needs is a rider willing to press send.
Highlights
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Frame material
Carbon
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Wheelsize
MX
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Front travel
170mm
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Rear travel
170mm
Specifications
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2026 Santa Cruz Nomad 6 C 70
Frame
Carbon C MX 170mm Travel VPP™
Fork
RockShox Zeb Base, 170mm
Shock
FOX Float X Performance, 230x65
Handlebar
Burgtec Alloy Bar
Stem
OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Headset
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Brakes
SRAM DB8
Front rotor
SRAM Centerline 200mm
Rear rotor
SRAM Centerline 200mm
Shifter
SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Rear derailleur
SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Crankset
SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Bottom bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Cassette
SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chain guide
E.13 TRS Race SL, ISCG05
Seatpost
SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel
Front hub
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear hub
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Rims
Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear rim
Reserve 30|HD AL
Front tyre
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
Rear tyre
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down
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2026 Santa Cruz Nomad 6 C 90
Frame
Carbon C MX 170mm Travel VPP™
Fork
FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip, 170mm
Shock
FOX Float X Performance, 230x65
Handlebar
OneUp Aluminum Bar
Stem
OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Headset
Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Brakes
SRAM Maven Base
Front rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm
Shifter
SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Rear derailleur
SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Crankset
SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Bottom bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Cassette
SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chain guide
OneUp Bash Guide
Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Front hub
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Rims
Reserve 30|TR AL
Rear rim
Reserve 30|HD AL
Front tyre
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
Rear tyre
Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down
Glovebox
You probably won't be putting your gloves in here but it's great for stashing other things too! Baguettes, bananas and brolly's might fit. Or use the included pouches for spares, tools and other sensible items.
Flip Chip
High has a more balanced feel for general trail riding and mile munching. Low for smashing around in the loam or the bike park and boosting off everything in sight. It's simple enough to flip trail side too with a multi-tool.
VPP Suspension
Time tested and proven to be one of the best suspension setups for mountain bikes, Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) linkages has long been a staple for Santa Cruz. Ride one and you'll see why!
C Carbon Frame
A more budget friendly carbon/resin blend from Santa Cruz. The same strength and stiffness as the CC models for a small increase in weight while keeping the lifetime warranty and more money in your pocket for post ride beer!