Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad CC Eagle 90 Mountain Bike

Built for the descents you live for, the Santa Cruz Nomad CC Eagle 90 delivers ride after ride

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Nomad has always had a cult following, and this generation earns it. The redesigned VPP suspension climbs better than you'd expect from a 170mm bike and absolutely devours the rough stuff on the way down. If you want a trail bike that doubles as a confidence machine, this is it."

Who It's For

Bold riders who want a bike that never holds them back.

This is for the rider who sessions the gnarliest lines on the mountain and still wants to pedal home. Whether you're an experienced enduro enthusiast or an advancing rider ready to commit to a longer-travel platform, the Nomad rewards those who push limits.

What It's For

Big descents, burly terrain, and everything in between.

Built for enduro-style riding on technical, chunky trails where confidence and control matter most. The 170mm of VPP travel eats up rock gardens, root networks, and steep chutes, while the MX mullet wheel setup keeps handling sharp and predictable.

Why We Like It

A legendary descender that now pedals like it actually wants to climb.

The updated VPP suspension platform improves pedaling efficiency, reduces braking harshness, and keeps traction consistent across the full travel range. The CC carbon frame comes standard across the lineup, backed by a lifetime warranty. SRAM Eagle 90 drivetrain, SRAM Maven Base brakes, and Reserve 30 wheels round out a spec that punches well above its price.

Heads up - We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning-and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearheads are always here to help.

Details

Redesigned VPP suspension improves pedaling efficiency and traction
CC carbon frame standard on all builds with lifetime warranty
MX mullet wheels pair 29" front with 27.5" rear for sharp handling
Lower link Flip Chip lets you tune geometry high or low
SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 12-speed delivers precise, reliable shifting
SRAM Maven Base brakes with 200mm rotors stop you with confidence
Glovebox V2 keeps trail essentials secure and easy to access
Top tube mounts and ISCG05 chain guide add trail-ready versatility
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Frame Material: CC Carbon
Suspension: VPP
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select
Rear Travel: 170mm
Fork: RockShox Zeb Select
Front Travel: 170mm
Headset: integrated Cane Creek 50 IS
Shifters: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type (12-speed)
Rear Derailleur: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type (12-speed)
ISCG Tabs: ISCG-05
Crankset: SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type
Chainring Sizes: 32t
Crank Arm Length: [small] 165mm, [medium - xx-large] 170mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide
Cassette: SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type
Cassette Range: 10-52t
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop (12-speed)
Brakeset: SRAM Maven Base
Brake Type: hydraulic disc
Rotors: SRAM HS2 (200mm)
Handlebar: OneUp Aluminum Bar
Handlebar Width: 800mm
Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Stem: OneUp Enduro
Stem Length: 42mm
Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper
Wheelset: Reserve 30
Hubs: DT Swiss 370
Front Axle: 15 x 110mm Boost
Rear Axle: 12 x 148mm Boost
Tires: [front] Maxxis HighRoller 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down
Tire Size: [front] 29 x 2.4in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.4in
Pedals: not included
Activity: enduro
Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime

Built For The Hardest Lines

Santa Cruz Nomad VPP suspension linkage detail with coil shock and SRAM X0 crankset on teal carbon enduro mountain bike frame

Climbs Efficiently. Devours the Descent.

The redesigned VPP linkage reduces harshness on square-edge hits, improves rear wheel traction under braking, and pedals more efficiently than any previous Nomad

Close-up of teal Santa Cruz Nomad full-suspension mountain bike rear triangle coil shock and carbon frame junction detail

CC Carbon On Every Build

CC Carbon is al lighter and stiffer construction that improves pedaling efficiency frame precision, and reduces weight for long rides

Hand accessing built-in frame storage glovebox on Santa Cruz Nomad full-suspension enduro mountain bike downtube

Essentials Stored In-Frame

The updated Glovebox stores gear inside the downtube, using an improved latch and flush-sealing bezel for more secure, rattle-free storage on the trail

Close-up of full-suspension enduro mountain bike rear linkage and flip chip adjustment hardware on teal carbon frame

Tune Geometry To Terrain

The Flip Chip lets riders switch between high and low settings to dial in bottom bracket height and suspension feel to match the terrain

Enduro mountain bike rear triangle showing size-specific chainstay length with SRAM cassette and single chainring drivetrain

Size-Specific Geometry

Size-specific chainstay length and seat angle deliver the same ride feel across all sizes with balanced handling and consistent rider position

Who Rides The Nomad:

The Nomad Loyalist

Already knows the Nomad by name. Wants the most capable pedal bike Santa Cruz makes and won't compromise on travel, geometry, or build quality

The Downhill Dreamer

Lives for the descent. Tolerates the climb to get there. Wants a bike that stays planted and composed on the steepest, most technical terrain on the mountain

The All-Day Sender

Rides hard, packs light, keeps it simple. Needs a bike that handles everything from jump lines to rowdy backcountry descents without requiring a pit crew to maintain it