Santa Cruz 24 Bronson 4.1C

The Nomad's reputation is built on consistently pushing the envelope on how lawless a single-crown bike can get while still remaining a capable daily driver.

The latest iteration nudged the travel and geometry further towards the outer limits, and we surprised ourselves at just how well-rounded it turned out.

The fourth generation design saw a dramatic shift to the lower-link mounted shock configuration. The shock rate is a short-travel version of the V10—which means feather-light small bump sensitivity right off the bat, supportive mid-stroke, and overall progression that you'd normally only experience on a DH bike.

To handle all this newfound capability, the geometry was adapted too. It's longer and lower-slung to ensure maximum stability and confidence on absolutely everything. At the same time, the Nomad’s still a trail bike. It pedals well and tackles valley-to-valley alpine runs and all-day missions without skipping a beat—a fact helped by its pedal-friendly seat tube angle and standard 170mm dropper post fit. 

• 14.12kg / 31.13lbs
• Carbon C
• FOX 36 Float Performance 170
• RockShox Super Deluxe R
• SRAM GX Eagle
• SRAM GX Eagle
• SRAM Stylo 7k 148 DUB, 32t - 170mm (XS-S), 175mm (M-XL)
• SRAM XG1275 Eagle 10-50T
• SRAM GX Eagle 12 SPD
• SRAM Code R
• Avid Centerline 200mm
• Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
• Race Face Aeffect R
• Race Face Aeffect R 50mm
• Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
• DT 370 15x110 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
• DT 370 12x148 32H (28H w/Reserve upgrade)
• Race Face AR Offset 30 27.5" RIms
• Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim
• DT Competition (32)
• Maxxis Minion DHF, 27.5"x2.5", 3C Silkshield
• Maxxis Minion DHR2, 27.5"x2.4", 3C Silkshield
• Stans Sealant 2oz
• E13 TRS+ 1x Guide ISCG05
• RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
• WTB Silverado Pro

Frame Sizing

XS

142 — 155cm

S

155 — 165cm

M

165 — 175cm

L

175 — 185cm

XL

185 — 196cm