The Santa Cruz Nomad 7 is the seventh generation of Santa Cruz's long-travel enduro bike, built for riders who prioritise the descent but still want to pedal back up. It runs 170mm of travel front and rear on a mixed wheel setup, with a 29in front wheel for rollover and a 27.5in rear to keep the handling quick.

Generation 7 drops the Carbon C frame entirely, so every Nomad now uses Santa Cruz's premium CC carbon layup. The VPP suspension has been reworked with anti-squat cut from 135% to 105% at sag, which improves small-bump sensitivity and keeps the rear wheel tracking under braking. Full mechanical routing returns across the range, and the split shock tunnel carried over from the Bronson and Hightower makes the lower link bolt easier to reach.

Key features

• 170mm travel front and rear, VPP suspension with revised kinematics
• MX wheels, 29in front and 27.5in rear
• CC carbon frame across the range, lifetime warranty and Bearings for Life
• 63.3 or 63.6 degree head angle via flip chip, 77.4 degree seat angle
• Size-specific chainstays from 439mm to 450mm
• Glovebox V2 in-frame storage, top tube mounts, integrated chain guide
• Sizes S to XXL, Gloss Aqua Magenta or Matte Metallic Earth

Available to order across the build kit range, or as a frameset with a Fox DHX2 coil shock. Get in touch and we will talk through the right build and size for you.