{"id":291467,"date":"2022-08-02T15:27:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T13:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=291467"},"modified":"2022-08-02T15:27:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T13:27:26","slug":"the-santa-cruz-nomad-v6-goes-mullet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/the-santa-cruz-nomad-v6-goes-mullet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Santa Cruz Nomad V6 Goes Mullet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today Santa Cruz Bicycles is announcing an all new Nomad. With it&#8217;s last update the Nomad was holding strong with 27.5&#8243; front and rear wheels, but alas as predicted that format is all but going extinct and this V6 version has mixed wheels. It picked up quite a bit more big updates as well, so let&#8217;s dive in&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_profile_black.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-291483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_profile_black.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_profile_black.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_profile_black-750x546.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_profile_black-1512x1100.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_profile_black-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_profile_black-1536x1117.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Nomad remains the all around fun machine that it has always been known for. Opting for mixed wheels pulls it away from the more freeride end of things and sets its path as more of a gravity oriented all rounder.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-7.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-7-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the topic of duty, Santa Cruz makes the point clear that this is a one and done bike for riders who like to send it and lean toward thrashing. Sam Dale seems to be settling in nicely as the unofficial spokesperson for Nomad.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AM_NOMAD-SAM-220626-307-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Nomad is aimed at bike park laps, Megaavalanche, back country missions and beyond&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Details<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>S, M, L, XL, XXl<\/li>\n<li>170mm front and rear travel<\/li>\n<li>Mixed wheels &#8211; 29&#8243; front \/ 27.5&#8243; rear<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Glovebox&#8221; internal downtube storage<\/li>\n<li>Updated VPP suspension kinematics<\/li>\n<li>C and CC carbon fiber frames<\/li>\n<li>Size proportionate seat tube angle and chainstay lengths<\/li>\n<li>Lifetime warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_015.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_015.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_015-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_015-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_015-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Nomad keeps a high low chip on the lower link of its VPP suspension, but unlike the new Hightower, it doesn&#8217;t receive a &#8220;sag window&#8221;, so setting sag will still be a bit of a kerfuffle. It does however feature coil and air friendly suspension kinematics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_vignette_006.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_vignette_006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_vignette_006.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_vignette_006-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_vignette_006-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_vignette_006-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Nomad also sees &#8220;Glovebox&#8221; internal storage, which is undoubtedly a good thing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_011.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_011-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_011-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MY225_Nomad_details_onblack_011-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A nice look at the offset rear suspension design, the shock protector and protection on offer&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Geometry<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2098\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM.png 2098w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM-750x314.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM-1600x670.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM-1536x643.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.04-PM-2048x857.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2098px) 100vw, 2098px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Kinematics<\/h3>\n<p>Straight from the horse&#8217;s mouth:<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Santa Cruz Bicycles<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anti-squat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.43-PM.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.43-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1392\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.43-PM.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.43-PM-750x506.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.43-PM-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.43-PM-254x172.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leverage Rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.52-PM.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.52-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1390\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.52-PM.jpg 1390w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.52-PM-750x506.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.52-PM-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.56.52-PM-254x172.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1390px) 100vw, 1390px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Specs<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2182\" height=\"972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM.png 2182w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM-750x334.png 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM-1600x713.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM-1536x684.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-07-31-at-4.57.17-PM-2048x912.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2182px) 100vw, 2182px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<p>R-Kit: $5,649<br \/>\nS-Kit: $6,799<br \/>\nGX AXS-Kit: $8,499<br \/>\nGX AXS-Kit Reserve: $9,799<br \/>\nX01-Kit (CC): $9,299<br \/>\nX01 AXS-Kit Reserve: $11,199<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.santacruzbicycles.com\">www.santacruzbicycles.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today Santa Cruz Bicycles is announcing an all new Nomad. With it&#8217;s last update the Nomad was holding strong with 27.5&#8243; front and rear wheels, but alas as predicted that format is all but going extinct and this V6 version has mixed wheels. It picked up quite a bit more big updates as well, so let&#8217;s dive in&#8230; The Nomad remains the all around fun machine that it has always been known for. Opting for mixed wheels pulls it away from the more freeride end of things and sets its path as more of a gravity oriented all rounder. 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