Model Number

SKF 8

Some might read this name and think of old Chevy station wagons. Others might think of lean people in sparsely populated regions who follow seasonal paths known only to their tribes. So, on the one hand, you have this sturdy and stylish cult classic vehicle. And on the other hand, you've got these long ranging, leathery skinned hardasses who are made of gristle and can go forever. That sort of describes Santa Cruz's new bike, Nomad. Taking a similarly stout approach as on the V-10 and VP-Free, they have created a frame with beefy formed tubes (very strong, and deco stylish) and meaty linkages delivering a rock solid frame with 6.5 inches of rear wheel travel. But they also kept the flab to a minimum, using light 6061 and 6069 aluminum alloy for the frame and retaining a standard 135mm, q.r. friendly rear dropout spacing. It can be built up either as a do-everything, ride everywhere, long lasting middleweight (the Bedouin would approve), or a rock crushing, cliff hucking bomber (the Canadians would approve, too).

SPECIFICATIONS

Spec Name:Santa Cruz Nomad Mountain Bike
Frame:Santa Cruz Nomad Mountian Bike
Rear Shock:Fox Float
Fork:Fox 36 Van RC2
Headset:Chris King
Rims/Wheels:Mavic 819 Tube or Tubeless
Front Hub:Chris King 20mm thru
Rear Hub:Chris King QR
Spokes:WTB 14g stainless-steel
Tires:Hutchinson Bulldog TRC, 26 x 2.0
Crankset:TruVativ Stylo Team Carbon
Bottom Bracket:TruVativ Giga-X, external bearing.
Chain:Shimano CN-7701
Front Derailleur:Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur:Shimano XTR or SRAM X.0
Cassette Compatibility:Shimano XTR, 9-speed: 12-34
Shifters:Shimano XTR Dual Control or SRAM X.0 Triggers
Handlebars:Easton EA70
Tape/Grips:WTB Dual Compound
Stem:Thompson
Brake Levers:Avid Juicy
Brakes:Avid Juicy 7
Pedals:Crank Brothers Candy C clipless
Saddle:WTB Laser V
Seat Post:Thompson Elite