Santa Cruz Nomad Frame
What the checker says584will not fit14check before you buy279worth knowing
Run variant by variant through the mountain bike builder’s own engine. Every sentence below is the checker’s, unedited. Nothing here says this part fits your bike; it says what it does and does not fit among the parts we hold.
Checked against 5916 verified mountain bike parts in this catalog. 2752 produced no finding of any kind; that is Nomad 4 (2017). Nomad 6 (2023) clears 2675. Each variant produces 263 to 346 distinct errors and 6 to 8 distinct warnings.
Will not fit
- Will not fiterror · Rear ShockShock mount mismatch: Frame uses a Standard eyelet shock but Shock is Trunnion. On 496 of the 1025 verified rear shocks in this catalog. Applies to all 2 variants.
- Will not fiterror · Front TireUnsupported wheel setup: Santa Cruz Nomad 4 supports 27.5", but this build is front 29" / rear (any). On 370 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Will not fiterror · Rear TireUnsupported wheel setup: Santa Cruz Nomad 4 supports 27.5", but this build is front (any) / rear 29". On 370 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Will not fiterror · Rear TireUnsupported wheel setup: Santa Cruz Nomad 6 supports 29"/27.5", but this build is front (any) / rear 29". On 370 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Will not fiterror · Rear WheelUnsupported wheel setup: Santa Cruz Nomad 4 supports 27.5", but this build is front (any) / rear 29". On 359 of the 607 verified rear wheels in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Will not fiterror · Rear WheelUnsupported wheel setup: Santa Cruz Nomad 6 supports 29"/27.5", but this build is front (any) / rear 29". On 359 of the 607 verified rear wheels in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Will not fiterror · ForkUnsupported wheel setup: Santa Cruz Nomad 4 supports 27.5", but this build is front 29" / rear (any). On 321 of the 490 verified forks in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Will not fiterror · Front TireUnsupported wheel setup: Santa Cruz Nomad 6 supports 29"/27.5", but this build is front 27.5" / rear (any). On 223 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
Headset upper, Headset. 118 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 70 verified headsets each.
Shock size, Rear Shock. 104 more findings from the same check, on up to 57 of the 1025 verified rear shocks each.
Headset lower, Headset. 92 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 70 verified headsets each.
Shock stroke over, Rear Shock. 78 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 1025 verified rear shocks each.
Bb shell, Bottom Bracket. 68 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 63 verified bottom brackets each.
Fork travel min, Fork. 18 more findings from the same check, on up to 77 of the 490 verified forks each.
Gearbox frame, Gearbox. 12 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 6 verified gearboxs each.
Rear brake mount, Rear Brake. 12 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 92 verified brakes each.
Udh, Rear Derailleur. 7 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 75 verified rear derailleurs each.
Fork travel, Fork. 6 more findings from the same check, on up to 19 of the 490 verified forks each.
Rear axle, Rear Hub. 6 more findings from the same check, on up to 27 of the 124 verified rear hubs each.
Wheel config, Front Rim. 6 more findings from the same check, on up to 38 of the 75 verified rims each.
Wheel config, Front Wheel. 6 more findings from the same check, on up to 175 of the 270 verified front wheels each.
Oem shock, Rear Shock. 5 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 1025 verified rear shocks each.
Rear axle, Rear Wheel. 4 more findings from the same check, on up to 143 of the 607 verified rear wheels each.
Shock stroke short, Rear Shock. 4 more findings from the same check, on up to 43 of the 1025 verified rear shocks each.
Wheel config, Front Tire. 4 more findings from the same check, on up to 21 of the 617 verified tires each.
Wheel config, Rear Rim. 4 more findings from the same check, on up to 3 of the 75 verified rims each.
Wheel config, Rear Tire. 4 more findings from the same check, on up to 21 of the 617 verified tires each.
Wheel config, Rear Wheel. 4 more findings from the same check, on up to 7 of the 607 verified rear wheels each.
Seatpost diameter small, Seatpost (rigid). 3 more findings from the same check, on up to 22 of the 70 verified seatpost (rigid)s each.
Wheel config, Fork. 3 more findings from the same check, on up to 157 of the 490 verified forks each.
Dropper diameter small, Dropper Post. 2 more findings from the same check, on up to 119 of the 350 verified dropper posts each.
Steerer, Fork. 2 more findings from the same check, on up to 55 of the 490 verified forks each.
Dropper diameter, Dropper Post. 1 more finding from the same check, on up to 72 of the 350 verified dropper posts each.
Seatpost diameter, Seatpost (rigid). 1 more finding from the same check, on up to 4 of the 70 verified seatpost (rigid)s each.
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Check before you buy
- Check before you buywarning · Rear TireRear tire clearance: 2.6in tire is wider than Santa Cruz Nomad 4's 2.5in frame max. On 108 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Check before you buywarning · Rear TireRear tire clearance: 2.6in tire is wider than Santa Cruz Nomad 6's 2.5in frame max. On 108 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Check before you buywarning · Rear RotorRear rotor: 220mm exceeds the frame max of 203mm. A post-mount adapter is the part that steps a caliper up to a bigger rotor, sold in the maker’s own discrete size steps (commonly +20mm, e.g. 160 to 180mm or 180 to 200mm) rather than for any gap - and not every step is offered for every caliper model, so check the maker’s own fitment before buying. On 15 of the 177 verified rotors in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Check before you buywarning · Rear TireRear tire clearance: 2.8in tire is wider than Santa Cruz Nomad 4's 2.5in frame max. On 15 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Check before you buywarning · Rear TireRear tire clearance: 2.8in tire is wider than Santa Cruz Nomad 6's 2.5in frame max. On 15 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Check before you buywarning · Rear RotorRear rotor: 223mm exceeds the frame max of 203mm. A post-mount adapter is the part that steps a caliper up to a bigger rotor, sold in the maker’s own discrete size steps (commonly +20mm, e.g. 160 to 180mm or 180 to 200mm) rather than for any gap - and not every step is offered for every caliper model, so check the maker’s own fitment before buying. On 5 of the 177 verified rotors in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Check before you buywarning · Rear TireRear tire clearance: 3in tire is wider than Santa Cruz Nomad 4's 2.5in frame max. On 5 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Check before you buywarning · Rear TireRear tire clearance: 3in tire is wider than Santa Cruz Nomad 6's 2.5in frame max. On 5 of the 617 verified tires in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
Rear tire frame, Rear Tire. 6 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 617 verified tires each.
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Worth knowing
- Worth knowinginfo · ForkHeadset: Santa Cruz Nomad 4 takes IS41 upper / IS52 lower cups (S.H.I.S.) to mount the fork - many frames ship with one; pick one here if yours does not. On 490 of the 490 verified forks in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Worth knowinginfo · ForkHeadset: Santa Cruz Nomad 6 takes IS41 upper / IS52 lower cups (S.H.I.S.) to mount the fork - many frames ship with one; pick one here if yours does not. On 490 of the 490 verified forks in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Worth knowinginfo · Dropper PostLong-drop post: the BikeYoke Divine 2.0 (185mm) needs deep seat-tube insertion - check the maker's insertion calculator for your Santa Cruz Nomad 4 frame size. On 3 of the 350 verified dropper posts in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Worth knowinginfo · Dropper PostLong-drop post: the BikeYoke Divine 2.0 (185mm) needs deep seat-tube insertion - check the maker's insertion calculator for your Santa Cruz Nomad 6 frame size. On 3 of the 350 verified dropper posts in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Worth knowinginfo · Dropper PostLong-drop post: the BikeYoke Divine 2.0 (213mm) needs deep seat-tube insertion - check the maker's insertion calculator for your Santa Cruz Nomad 4 frame size. On 3 of the 350 verified dropper posts in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Worth knowinginfo · Dropper PostLong-drop post: the BikeYoke Divine 2.0 (213mm) needs deep seat-tube insertion - check the maker's insertion calculator for your Santa Cruz Nomad 6 frame size. On 3 of the 350 verified dropper posts in this catalog. Applies to 1 of 2 variants.
- Worth knowinginfo · CranksetBottom bracket: Shimano CUES FC-U6000-1 uses a 24 mm spindle spindle - pair it with the right BB for this frame's BSA threaded 73 shell (BB usually sold separately). On 2 of the 98 verified cranksets in this catalog. Applies to all 2 variants.
Dropper insertion, Dropper Post. 176 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 350 verified dropper posts each.
Bb advisory, Crankset. 96 more findings from the same check, on up to 1 of the 98 verified cranksets each.
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$3,199.00 to $4,199.00 MSRP·3270 to 3300 g
What the maker states
- Wheel configs
- Frame takes 27.5" wheels (on 1 of 2 variants); Frame takes 29"/27.5" wheels (on 1 of 2 variants)
- Travel
- Frame travel 170 mm (maker-stated)
- Shock eye
- Shock eye-to-eye 230 mm
- Shock stroke
- 60 mm (on 1 of 2 variants); 65 mm (on 1 of 2 variants)
- Shock mount
- Standard eyelet
- Maximum fork travel
- Approved for a fork up to 180 mm of travel
A value shown as a set or a range differs between this model’s variants and is never one variant’s spec.
2 verified variants
| Variant | Wheel configs | Shock stroke | Maximum rear rotor | Price (MSRP) | Weight | Source | Last checked | Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad 4 (2017) | Frame takes 27.5" wheels | 60 mm | Rear rotor up to 203 mm (maker-stated maximum) | $3,199.00 | 3300 g | maker’s page | 2026-09-22 | Build with this |
| Nomad 6 (2023) | Frame takes 29"/27.5" wheels | 65 mm | Rear rotor up to 223 mm (maker-stated maximum) | $4,199.00 | 3270 g | maker’s page | 2026-07-10 | Build with this |
The rest of what the maker states16 stated·20 not published
- Approved for a fork down to 170 mm of travel.
- Maker-stated design fork travel 170 mm.
- Rear axle Boost 148x12.
- Bottom-bracket shell BSA threaded 73.
- Upper head-tube bore IS41/28.6 (S.H.I.S.).
- Lower head-tube bore IS52/40 (S.H.I.S.).
- Seatpost diameter 31.6 mm.
- Rear rotor up to 203 mm (maker-stated maximum) (on 1 of 2 variants); Rear rotor up to 223 mm (maker-stated maximum) (on 1 of 2 variants).
- Tire up to 2.5" (maker-stated maximum).
- The maker approves a coil shock (on 1 of 2 variants).
- The maker does not state a UDH dropout (on 1 of 2 variants); SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger (on 1 of 2 variants).
- Fits a Tapered (1.5-1.125) head tube.
- Brake mount Post mount.
- Full-suspension frame.
- Sold as a frame only.
- Carbon construction.
20 further fields the checker looks for are not published by Santa Cruz, so we leave them blank rather than estimate them, and those 20 checks stay silent on this frame. They are minimum rear rotor, alt shock strokes, shock stroke by size, travel by stroke, fork travel hard, drive mode, dropout type, gearbox mount, belt drive, udh unstated, udh retrofit kit, maximum tire mm, maximum tire basis, maximum tire by wheel, head tube upper alts, head tube lower alts, headset included, headset included model, headset included part and maker shocks. Each is recorded as “not stated by the maker (not checked)”.
Source: each variant links the maker’s own page in the table above. Last checked 2026-07-10 to 2026-09-22.
Checked against
The checker ran this model against every verified part below that it has a slot for, the same way it checks a build in the builder. What follows is the verdict it actually produced for that specific pairing — not a recommendation, and not a guarantee any of these parts fits your own bike.
- 5DEV R-SPEC Trail/Enduro Cranks (Crankset) Worth knowing
- 9point8 Fall Line (Dropper Post) Will not fit
- 9point8 Stout (31.8, 30mm) (Stem) No conflicts found
- ACID SLX 30 front (Front Wheel) Will not fit
- ACID SLX 30 rear (Rear Wheel) Will not fit
- Acros ZS44/ZS56 (Headset) Will not fit
6 of 1701 counterparts with a page of their own that the checker actually probed this model against, in alphabetical order by brand and model — never by price, popularity or the verdict itself.