If you've already got a set of wheels you're happy with, or you're building up your dream Nomad from scratch, the Santa Cruz Nomad 2027 CC Frame Kit is the place to start. You get the full CC Carbon chassis — Santa Cruz's highest-grade layup — along with a Fox DHX2 Factory coil shock, spring-rated to suit your size straight out of the box.

This is the same frame that underpins every build in the Nomad 2027 range: 170mm of VPP rear travel, retuned kinematics, and a redesigned layup that's 86 grams lighter than the outgoing generation. The slimmer downtube isn't just there to save weight — it increases compliance through the front end, smoothing out the worst of what rough trails can throw at you and leaving you fresher at the bottom. The head angle sits at 63.6° in Hi and 63.3° in Lo via the Flip Chip, matching the Santa Cruz Bullit, and the VPP suspension has been quietly retuned for improved traction, better pedalling efficiency, and more composed braking on steep terrain.

Every Nomad frame accepts mechanical drivetrain cable routing across all drivetrains, so you're not locked into any particular groupset direction. The Glovebox V2 storage compartment, Accessory Mount, and updated ISCG05 Minus 1 chainguide mount all feature as standard. The included Fox DHX2 Factory coil shock comes with a size-specific spring — a thoughtful touch that means you're not hunting for the right rate separately.

Available in Gloss Aqua Magenta or Matte Metallic Earth, in sizes Small through XXL.

Features

• 170mm VPP rear travel — Santa Cruz's proven Virtual Pivot Point suspension platform, retuned for the 2027 generation with reduced anti-squat and anti-rise
• CC Carbon frame — highest-grade layup throughout, with no entry-level compromise; 86g lighter than the previous generation
• Slimmer, more compliant downtube — reduces harshness on rough terrain, takes fatigue out of your hands and arms on long descents
• Fox DHX2 Factory Coil shock included — size-specific spring weight (S: 400lb, M: 450lb, L: 500lb, XL–XXL: 550lb) for correct setup straight away
• MX (Mullet) wheel compatibility — 29" front, 27.5" rear; designed around this configuration from the ground up
• 63.6° head angle in Hi / 63.3° in Lo — matching the Santa Cruz Bullit for a geometry that inspires genuine confidence on steep and technical terrain
• Flip Chip — tool-free adjustment between Hi and Lo geometry positions to suit your trails and riding style
• Glovebox V2 — revised latch, stronger engagement, quieter in use; great for a phone, snacks, or anything you want quick access to mid-ride
• Accessory Mount — a dedicated spot for a spare tube or multi-tool, freeing up the Glovebox for the important stuff
• ISCG05 Minus 1 — simplified two-bolt bash guard mount (ISCG05 spacing) with integrated top chainguide; lighter and easier to work with than the previous three-bolt setup
• All drivetrains supported — mechanical cable routing accommodated across all drivetrain options
• Sizes Small to XXL
• Colours: Gloss Aqua Magenta or Matte Metallic Earth