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=== Overview ===
=== 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"
{| class="wikitable"
!Spec
!Measurement
|-
|Compatible Forks:
|Compatible Forks:
|170-180mm
|170-180mm
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|36.4mm
|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"
{| class="wikitable"
|Measurement
!Measurement
|Size (mm)
!Size (mm)
|Size (in)
!Size (in)
|-
|-
|Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye:
|Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye:
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|
|
|}
|}
====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 ===
* The threaded side of the [[Santa Cruz Link Flip Chip Kit - Type 2 (part) | flip chip]] can easily become stripped and may require a part reorder (See Figure).
[[File:FlipChipThreaded.png|center|thumb|Santa Cruz flip chip - red highlighted threads.]]
=== 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 ===




Latest revision as of 06:19, 20 June 2025

2021 Santa Cruz Nomad

Maintenance Guide: 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad

Overview

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

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

Fork

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

Rear Shock

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

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

Flip-Chip

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

Parts and Components

Torques

Common Problems

  • The threaded side of the flip chip can easily become stripped and may require a part reorder (See Figure).
Santa Cruz flip chip - red highlighted threads.

Mechanic's Notes

Resources and References

Diagram Gallery

[2]

  1. ↑ https://bebikes.com/the-hub/santa-cruz-nomad-5/
  2. ↑ https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/product-support/nomad-5
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