Santa Cruz NOMAD 6 - GX AXS RSV

Santa Cruz NOMAD 6 - GX AXS RSV

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Sumarize

The Santa Cruz NOMAD 6 - GX AXS RSV is a high-end mountain bike designed for serious off-road riders. Equipped with top-of-the-line components including a FOX 38 Float Performance Elite 170mm fork, a RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x65 shock, and SRAM Code RS brakes, this bike delivers a smooth, reliable ride. Other key features include a SRAM GX AXS Eagle 12-speed rear derailleur, SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller 2 Button shifter, and Reserve 30|HD 29" 28h wheels. With 170mm of travel in both the front and rear, this bike is built for tackling challenging terrain. The NOMAD 6 has received rave reviews from top cycling publications.

Highlights

  • Top Carbon Frame
  • Good Rims
  • Good Groupset components
  • Top brakes
  • Best suspension components
  • Top reviews from the bike magazines

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Description

SRP8999 £
CategoryEnduro
Travel Front170 mm
Travel Rear170 mm
Wheels29 / 27.5 / Mullet
Frame MaterialCarbon
GroupsetSram GX EAGLE
ForkFox 38
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
BrakesSram CODE

Reviews

Pinkbike

Mike Kazimer

The new Nomad has a blend of predictable handling and stability at speed that makes it an extremely enjoyable bike. It's the bike I was on for my most memorable rides of the season, ones where I revisited committing lines that aren't always on the table for...

Cons
  1. High price of entry
  2. EXO+ tires and 175mm Reverb post don't quite match bike's capabilities

Pinkbike

Mike Kazimer

Version 6.0 of the Nomad is better than ever.

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Simon Kohler

Although similar on paper, the two Santa Cruz bikes are two entirely different beasts. The Nomad is more intuitive to ride and shines with its small rear wheel and plush, grippy suspension, especially on steep terrain. On the other hand, Santa Cruz’s...

Pros
  1. Inspires huge amounts of confidence
  2. Storage compartment implemented extremely well
  3. Suspension is composed and generates tons of traction
Cons
  1. Short travel dropper post restricts freedom of movement
  2. Tires don’t do justice to the potential and character of the bike

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

Simon Kohler

The new Santa Cruz Nomad CC X01 AXS RSV 2023 drifts into the new season with a 29” MX wheel setup, an updated geometry and integrated storage compartment.

Pros
  1. well-implemented frame details like the glovebox
  2. gives a lot of confidence on descents
  3. agile despite high stability
Cons
  1. Models with air suspension with puncture-prone casingNote: "puncture-prone casing" refers to a type of tire casing that is more susceptible to getting punctures or flats.

MTB-News.de

Michael Biernoth

The Santa Cruz Nomad is an absolute thoroughbred enduro that instills confidence with its geometry and solid rear suspension. The newfound stability from the larger front wheel coupled with longer chainstays becomes...

Pros
  1. Smooth rear suspension performance
  2. Stable yet still agile
  3. Well-thought-out details
  4. Comfortable feel from the first ride
  5. Good craftsmanship and aesthetics
Cons
  1. A bit sluggish uphill
  2. Components in need of servicing
  3. High prices

BikeRadar

Luke Marshall

The new Nomad is ready for whatever you can throw at it

Pros
  1. Can tackle any trail confidently
  2. Glovebox is well-designed
  3. tool pouches are useful
Cons
  1. Price is steep
  2. flip chip makes little difference to the geometry

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Specifications

Frame

Frame
Frame Sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Frame Colors
Matte CarbonGloss Gypsum

Suspension

Fork
FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 230x65

Cockpit

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Tape/Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium CroMo

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Controller 2 Button
Cassette
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t
Chainrings
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB

Brakes

Front Brake
SRAM Code RS
Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD 27.5", 28h
Front Tyre
Reserve 30|HD 29", 28h
Rear Tyre
Reserve 30|HD 27.5", 28h
Front Hub
i9 1/1, 15x110, 28h
Thru Axle
i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h

Geometry Santa Cruz NOMAD 6 - GX AXS RSV

SizeSMLXLXXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)380/380405/405430/430460/460500/500
Seat Tube Angle77.2/7777.4/77.277.9/77.677.8/77.577.7/77.5
Head Tube Length (mm)90100115135150
Head Tube Angle63.8/63.563.8/63.563.8/63.563.8/63.563.8/63.5
Top Tube Length (mm)570/571594/594612/613637/638666/667
Wheelbase (mm)12091239126913011336
Standover (mm)709/705716/713723/719722/717725/720
Stack (mm)616/618625/627638/640656/658670/672
Reach (mm)430/427455/452475/472495/492520/517

Customer questions & answers

FAQ Santa Cruz NOMAD 6 - GX AXS RSV

What material is the frame of the Santa Cruz NOMAD 6 - GX AXS RSV?

The Santa Cruz NOMAD 6 - GX AXS RSV ist crafted with Carbon

What is the recommended price given by the manufacturer Santa Cruz?

The SRP Price is our information at 8999 GBP