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Key Details

  • Available In

    Carbon C & Carbon CC

  • Front & Rear Travel

    170mm

  • Wheel Size

    27.5"

  • 2022 Santa Cruz Nomad 5 in Oxblood and Tan
  • 2022 Santa Cruz Nomad 5 in Adder Green and Magenta

Specifications

2022 Santa Cruz Nomad 5

Kit R S XT XT X01 X01 X01 AXS RSV X01 AXS RSV
Price $5149USD $6249USD $7049USD $7049USD $8449USD $8449USD $10249USD $10249USD
Weight 15.21kg / 33.54lbs 15.04kg / 33.16lbs 15.12kg / 33.33lbs 16kg / 35.27lbs 14.63kg / 32.25lbs 15.36kg / 33.87lbs 14.63kg / 32.25lbs 15.36kg / 33.86lbs
Material Carbon C Carbon C Carbon C Carbon C Carbon CC Carbon CC Carbon CC Carbon CC
Fork RockShox Zeb, 170mm, 27.5" FOX 38 Float Performance, 170mm, 27.5" FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm, 27.5" FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm, 27.5" FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 27.5" FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 27.5" FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 27.5" FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 27.5"
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ (400 S, 450 M, 500 L-XL, 550 XXL) Fox Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever Fox DH X2 Factory Coil 2-Position Lever (400 S, 450 M, 500 L-XL) Fox Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever Fox DH X2 Factory Coil 2-Position Lever (400 S, 450 M, 500 L-XL)
Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd SRAM GX Eagle Shimano XT M8100, 12spd Shimano XT M8100, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle SRAM X01 Eagle SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
Shifters SRAM NX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle Shimano XT M8100, 12spd Shimano XT M8100, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle SRAM X01 Eagle SRAM GX AXS Controller SRAM GX AXS Controller
Crankset SRAM Descendant Eagle DUB 32t SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t Shimano XT M8100, 32t Shimano XT M8100, 32t SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 32t
Cassette SRAM PG1230 11-50t SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50T
Chain SRAM NX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD Shimano XT, 12spd Shimano XT, 12spd SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD SRAM X01 Eagle 12 SPD
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB Shimano XT 68/73mm Shimano XT 68/73mm SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Brakes SRAM Guide RE SRAM Code R Shimano XT 8120 Shimano XT 8120 SRAM Code RSC SRAM Code RSC SRAM Code RSC SRAM Code RSC
Brake Rotors Avid Centerline 200mm Avid Centerline 200mm Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 203mm Shimano XT RT86, Ice Tech, 203mm SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Headset Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
Bars E13 TRS Base Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm, 30mm Rise Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Riser Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise
Stem E13 Base Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm Burgtec Enduro MK3 Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm
Grips Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnaar
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Rims RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5" Rims RaceFace AR Offset 30 27.5" RaceFace ARC Offset 30 27.5" RaceFace ARC Offset 30 27.5" Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5" Rims Race Face ARC Offset 30 27.5" Rims Reserve 30 27.5" Carbon Reserve 30 27.5" Carbon
Rim Options Reserve 30 Carbon Rim Reserve 30 Carbon Rim
Chainguide E13 TRS Race SL ISCG05 OneUp Bash OneUp Bash OneUp Bash OneUp Bash OneUp Bash OneUp Bash OneUp Bash
Spokes Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim Race Sapim D-light Sapim D-light
Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, Maxx-GRIP, EXO+, TR Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO+, TR Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO+, TR Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP Double Down, TR Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO+, TR Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP Double Down, TR Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP, EXO+, TR Maxxis Assegai 27.5"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGRIP Double Down, TR
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, Double Down, TR Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, Double Down, TR Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4", 3C, MaxxGRIP, Double Down, TR
Tubes Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz Stans Sealant 2oz
Seat Post SDG Tellis RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
Saddle WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt

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RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Shock

The coil shock gives you amazing efficiency and maximum suspension performance. It adjusts to every trail and offers the driving feeling of a steel spring.

Geometry

2022 Santa Cruz Nomad 5

High
S M L XL
Reach 425mm 450mm 475mm 500mm
Stack 601mm 614.5mm 623.4mm 645.9mm
Head Tube Angle 64° 64° 64° 64°
Seat Tube Length 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm
Front Center 760mm 792mm 821mm 857mm
BB Height 344mm 344mm 344mm 344mm
BB Drop 10mm 10mm 10mm 10mm
Wheelbase 1185mm 1222mm 1256mm 1297mm
Rear Center 425mm 430mm 435mm 440mm
Head Tube Length 115mm 130mm 140mm 165mm
Top Tube Length 551mm 581mm 609mm 643mm
Seat Tube Angle 78.2° 78° 77.9° 77.6°
Standover Height 710mm 732mm 733mm 732mm
Low
S M L XL
Reach 422mm 447mm 472mm 497mm
Stack 603mm 617mm 626mm 648mm
Head Tube Angle 63.7° 63.7° 63.7° 63.7°
Seat Tube Length 380mm 405mm 430mm 460mm
Front Center 760mm 792mm 821mm 857mm
BB Height 340mm 340mm 340mm 340mm
BB Drop 14mm 14mm 14mm 14mm
Wheelbase 1186mm 1223mm 1257mm 1298mm
Rear Center 426mm 431mm 436mm 441mm
Head Tube Length 115mm 130mm 140mm 165mm
Top Tube Length 552mm 582mm 610mm 644mm
Seat Tube Angle 77.9° 77.7° 77.5° 77.2°
Standover Height 706mm 727mm 728mm 727mm
Bike Geometry Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

2022 Santa Cruz Nomad 5

  • Can I install a Chris King bottom bracket on this bike?

    No, it could make contact with and damage the rear triangle.

  • Can I mount a chainguide on this bike?

    Yes, it has ISCG-05 tabs for easy mounting. Most chainguides that are made for this standard should work.

  • Can I make this a mullet bike?

    It's not recommended. This bike is made around a 170mm 27.5 fork. A bigger front wheel and longer fork would change the geo. It would slacken the head tube angle, but also raise the BB height, shorten the reach, and slacken the seat tube angle. That would negatively affect the handling. If you really want to have a mullet, use a 150mm travel 29" fork. But you'd still have unbalanced suspension.

  • Can I use a triple clamp fork?

    No. The head tube is made to withstand a long travel fork. But the sides of the toptube and downtube can't withstand the side impacts of a crash when the upper stanchions of a dual crown fork are thumped into the frame. Any damage wouldn't be covered under warranty.

  • Should I get a coil shock or an air shock?

    There's a differentce in feel between the shocks, but neither one is better than the other. The air is more progressive, which gives you a softer setup without bottom-out. You have a smoother but still a more aggressive ride. The air is also lighter and easier to tune. The coil has a more linear feel and less bottom-out resistance. This offers the most mid-stroke support for berms, park riding, or pushing in turns. So if you want a firmer feel, go with coil.

  • What kind of headset does this bike use?

    41mm upper and 52mm lower integrated headset cups.

  • What kind of rear brake mount does this bike use?

    180mm post mount. Your caliper will bolt straight to the mount. You can use 200 or 203 rotors with a 20mm ir 23mm post mount adaptor. You can't run a smaller rotor than the 180.

  • What size fork is this bike made for?

    It was made around a 170mm fork. That's ideal for the balance of the bike. A 180mm fork would work, too. You should use a 37-38mm offset fork on this model.

  • What size seat post does this bike use?

    31.6mm. Santa Cruz recommends the reverb without the connectamajig. That will maximize the amount of seat post insertion.