Santa Cruz Bicycles Nomad C Eagle 90 Mountain Bike

Charge big lines with the Nomad C MX 90 Mountain Bike and its 170mm VPP suspension platform

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Nomad C MX 90 is the bike I grab when it’s all about the descent. The FOX 38 fork and Float X shock feel super composed even on blown-out enduro lines. The Reserve wheels can take a hit and keep rolling, and the T-Type drivetrain just works—smooth, even when I’m full send."

When we’re hunting big lines, fast laps, and long descents, we trust the Nomad C MX 90 to get us there and back with total confidence. With a slack, long-travel design and mixed wheel setup, this gravity-hungry machine feels composed at speed while staying nimble through tight corners and rough trail features.

The FOX 38 Float fork and Float X Performance shock deliver 170mm of front and rear travel, offering big-hit compliance with trail-optimized support. SRAM’s T-Type 12-speed drivetrain lets us shift confidently under power, and the Maven brakes bring gravity-grade stopping power. Reserve alloy wheels—TR up front, HD in the rear—hold strong through repeated impacts, and Double Down rear tire casing fends off flats on chunky descents. The Nomad is a ready-to-ride bruiser that blends durability with all-mountain capability.

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Details

• Gravity-built carbon bike with 170mm front and rear travel for aggressive descending
• VPP™ suspension layout stays active on square-edge hits and while pedaling
• Mixed wheel setup offers confident rollover with fast rear-end handling
• FOX 38 Performance fork and Float X shock deliver big-hit support and small-bump traction
• SRAM GX and 90-series T-Type drivetrain provides reliable, smooth shifting
• Reserve alloy wheels built for rough terrain with HD rear and TR front
• Maxxis EXO+ and Double Down tire combo balances grip and durability
• OneUp dropper post and bash guard-ready ISCG-05 frame make this build trail-proof
• Item #SNZK1Q2

Tech Specs

Frame Material

Carbon C

Suspension

VPP™

Rear Shock

FOX Float X Performance

Rear Travel

170mm

Fork

FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip

Front Travel

170mm

Headset

Cane Creek 50 IS

Shifters

SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type (12-speed)

Rear Derailleur

SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type (12-speed)

ISCG Tabs

ISCG-05

Crankset

SRAM 90 Eagle DUB T-Type

Chainring Sizes

32t

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide

Cassette

SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type

Cassette Range

10-52t

Chain

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

Brakeset

SRAM Maven Base

Brake Type

hydraulic disc

Rotors

SRAM HS2 (200mm)

Handlebar

OneUp Aluminum

Grips

Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Stem

OneUp Enduro

Stem Length

42mm

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy

Seatpost

OneUp Dropper

Wheelset

Reserve 30

Hubs

DT Swiss 370

Front Axle

15 x 110mm

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm

Tires

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

Tire Size

[front] 29 x2.5in, [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