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2021 Santa Cruz Nomad

Maintenance Guide: 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad[edit | edit source]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Model Version:	5
Production Start:	2021
Production End:	2022
Suspension/Pivot System:	VPP - Virtual Pivot Point
Material:	Carbon Fiber
Rear Wheel Travel:	170
Size Range:	S,M,L,XL

Frame Specs[edit | edit source]

Spec	Measurement
Compatible Forks:	170-180mm
Headtube/Headset:	Tapered - Integrated Headset. 1-1/8" Upper bearing and 1.5" Lower bearing. S.H.I.S. IS 41/28.6 IS 52/40
Seat Post:	31.6mm - Minimum Insertion 100mm
Front Derailleur:	N/A - Single Front Chainring Only
BB Shell Width:	73mm - Threaded - ISO
Recommended Max Tire Size:	2.6 - may vary by tire and rim model
Max Brake Rotor Size:	203mm
Rear Hub:	148x12mm Through Axle
Seatpost Clamp:	36.4mm

Suspension[edit | edit source]

Fork[edit | edit source]

Fork Compatibilities:
Model	Travel	Compatibility	Resources
Fox 38	170mm	Yes (Stock Travel)
	180mm		Pinkbike Forum Discussion "180mm Fork on Nomad V5?"

Rear Shock[edit | edit source]

Measurement	Size (mm)	Size (in)
Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye:	230
Stroke:	62.5
Mounting Bushing Width Front:	25x8
Mounting Bushing Width Rear:	30x8

Linkage[edit | edit source]

The rear suspension on this model connects via virtual pivot point linkage.

Flip-Chip[edit | edit source]

Flip-chip settings:^[1]


Setting	Head Tube Angle (Degrees)
High	64
Low	63.7

Flip-chip setup guide:
Santa Cruz Flip Chip Setup Guide

Tool List[edit | edit source]

Parts and Components[edit | edit source]

Torques[edit | edit source]

Common Problems[edit | edit source]

Mechanic's Notes[edit | edit source]

Some of the fox float X2 models (2021-2023) included on the stock build were recalled for durability (not safety) issues.^{[citation needed]}

Resources and References[edit | edit source]

Diagram Gallery[edit | edit source]

^[2]

[1] ttps://bebikes.com/the-hub/santa-cruz-nomad-5/

[2] ttps://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/product-support/nomad-5

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@@ Line 3: / Line 3: @@
 === Overview ===
+{| class="wikitable"
+|Model Version:
+|5
+|-
+|Production Start:
+|2021
+|-
+|Production End:
+|2022
+|-
+|Suspension/Pivot System:
+| [[Twin-Link (Virtual Pivot Point) | VPP - Virtual Pivot Point ]]
+|-
+|Material:
+|[[Carbon Fiber]]
+|-
+|Rear Wheel Travel:
+|170
+|-
+|Size Range:
+|[[Santa Cruz Bike Sizing Guide | S,M,L,XL]]
+|}
-=== Tool List ===
+=== Frame Specs ===
-=== Parts and Components ===
-=== Torques ===
-=== Common Problems ===
-=== Resources and References ===
-=== Mechanic's Notes ===
-== Frame Specs ==
 {| class="wikitable"
-|Spec
+!Spec
-|Measurement
+!Measurement
 |-
 |Compatible Forks:
@@ Line 48: / Line 58: @@
 |36.4mm
 |}
-===Shock Specs===
+===Suspension===
+====Fork====
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+Fork Compatibilities:
+!Model
+!Travel
+!Compatibility
+!Resources
+|-
+|[[Fox 38]]
+|170mm
+|Yes (Stock Travel)
+|
+|-
+|
+|180mm
+|
+|[https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=234615 Pinkbike Forum Discussion "180mm Fork on Nomad V5?"]
+|}
+====Rear Shock====
 {| class="wikitable"
 !Measurement
@@ Line 71: / Line 101: @@
 |
 |}
+====Linkage====
+The rear suspension on this model connects via [[Twin-Link (Virtual Pivot Point)| virtual pivot point]] linkage.
+===Flip-Chip===
+<hr>
+Flip-chip settings:<ref>https://bebikes.com/the-hub/santa-cruz-nomad-5/</ref>
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+
+!Setting
+!Head Tube Angle (Degrees)
+|-
+|High
+|64
+|-
+|Low
+|63.7
+|}
+<hr>
+Flip-chip setup guide:<br>
+[https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/service/geometry-and-flip-chip Santa Cruz Flip Chip Setup Guide]
+=== Tool List ===
+=== Parts and Components ===
+=== Torques ===
+=== Common Problems ===
+=== Mechanic's Notes ===
+* Some of the [[Fox Float X2 | fox float X2]] models (2021-2023) included on the stock build were recalled for durability (not safety) issues.{{Citation needed}}
+=== Resources and References ===
 == Diagram Gallery ==