Santa Cruz Nomad Frame

Santa Cruz Nomad Frame Overview

The Santa Cruz Nomad Frame is a Carbon CC full suspension mountain bike frame built around 170mm of VPP rear travel. It uses a Carbon CC MX frame layout with MX wheel sizing, 148mm rear spacing, and a 73mm threaded bottom bracket shell. The frame includes a Fox DHX2 Factory rear shock with size-specific spring rates from S to XXL.

This frame is made for a full suspension mountain bike build using Santa Cruz’s VPP suspension system. It includes Glovebox downtube storage, UDH compatibility, one water bottle mount, integrated IS41/52 headset fitment, and compatibility with 170-180mm forks. Color options are Gloss Aqua Magenta and Matte Metallic Earth.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Nomad Frame

• Carbon CC frame construction gives the frame a premium mountain bike build platform.
• 170mm VPP rear travel defines the frame’s full suspension layout.
• Fox DHX2 Factory rear shock is included with size-specific spring rates.
• MX wheel sizing matches the stated wheel format for this Nomad frame.
• 73mm threaded bottom bracket shell provides a clean bottom bracket standard.
• Postmount 200mm rear brake mount supports a maximum rotor size of 223mm.
• Glovebox downtube storage adds integrated frame storage.
• UDH compatibility supports the stated rear hanger standard.
• Integrated upper guide with 2-bolt ISCG 05 bash mount supports chainguide and bash guard setup.
• One water bottle mount is built into the frame layout.

Frame Use

This frame is built for a full suspension mountain bike build. Its Carbon CC construction, 170mm VPP rear travel, Fox DHX2 Factory rear shock, and MX wheel format define it as a long-travel mountain bike frame platform. The frame also supports 170-180mm fork compatibility, UDH compatibility, 148mm rear spacing, and one water bottle mount.

Why Choose This Frameset

The Santa Cruz Nomad Frame combines a Carbon CC frame, 170mm VPP suspension, and a Fox DHX2 Factory rear shock in a dedicated mountain bike frame package. It uses a 73mm threaded bottom bracket shell, 148mm rear spacing, integrated IS41/52 headset, 36.4mm seat clamp diameter, 31.6mm seat post diameter, Glovebox downtube storage, and UDH compatibility. Santa Cruz offers a lifetime warranty on frames and rigid forks for the original owner. Paint, finishes, and decals are covered for 3 years. Pivot bearings, Santa Cruz carbon handlebars, bottle cages, and Reserve carbon rims are covered for life for the original owner.