Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad C Eagle 70 Mountain Bike

Descend harder with the Nomad C MX 70 Mountain Bike and its 170mm VPP suspension

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I rode the Nomad C MX 70 through some seriously chunky park laps and came away impressed. The 170mm VPP rear travel feels bottomless, especially paired with the Float X and Zeb. The mullet wheel setup keeps it nimble out back but totally composed up front, and the SRAM T-Type drivetrain has been flawless even under max torque."

When the goal is going bigger, faster, and deeper into rowdy terrain, we build our ride around the Nomad C MX 70. Santa Cruz gave this enduro beast 170mm of rear travel with a refined VPP™ suspension layout that stays stable on climbs and eats square-edge hits with ease. With a mixed-wheel setup—29-inch front for rollover confidence, 27.5-inch rear for maneuverability—it’s a monster on the descents and still balanced in the turns.

The FOX Float X Performance shock and RockShox Zeb Base fork offer big-hit capability and tuning support for park laps, shuttle runs, or full-blown backcountry tech. A SRAM T-Type 12-speed drivetrain ensures consistent, in-power shifting and is paired with bombproof Reserve alloy rims and Maxxis Double Down rear rubber for flat-resistant reliability. The Nomad is the bike we trust when we’re pushing the limits and need our gear to match.

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Details

• Enduro-ready carbon frame with 170mm rear and front travel for aggressive terrain
• VPP™ suspension layout balances support and traction over rough, fast descents
• Mixed wheel setup improves rollover up front with agile cornering in the rear
• FOX Float X Performance rear shock and RockShox Zeb Base fork smooth out big hits
• SRAM T-Type drivetrain with 10–52t range provides consistent shifting under load
• Reserve 30|TR and 30|HD alloy rims built to take park abuse and rocky lines
• Double Down Maxxis rear tire and EXO+ front tire for durability and control
• Dropper post and alloy cockpit make this build trail-ready right out of the box
• Item #SNZK1Q1

Tech Specs

Frame Material

Carbon C

Suspension

VPP™

Rear Shock

FOX Float X Performance

Rear Travel

170mm

Fork

RockShox Zeb Base

Front Travel

170mm

Headset

Cane Creek 10 IS

Shifters

SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type (12-speed)

Rear Derailleur

SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type (12-speed)

ISCG Tabs

ISCG-05

Crankset

SRAM 70 Eagle DUB T-Type

Chainring Sizes

32t

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide

Cassette

SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type

Cassette Range

10–52t

Chain

SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop (12-speed)

Brakeset

SRAM DB8

Brake Type

hydraulic disc

Rotors

SRAM Centerline (200mm)

Handlebar

Burgtec Alloy

Grips

Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Stem

OneUp Endur

Stem Length

42mm

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3, Steel

Seatpost

SDG Tellis Dropper

Wheelset

Reserve 30

Hubs

[front] SRAM MTH 716, [rear] MTH 746

Front Axle

15 x 110mm

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm

Tires

[front] Assegai EXO+, 3C, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II Double Down

Tire Size

[front] 29 x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.4in

Pedals

not included

Activity

enduro, downhill

Manufacturer Warranty

[frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime