2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R vs 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Commencal META V5 Essential
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Nomad C R numbers we have for size L are missing the stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Nomad C R L | Commencal META V5 Essential M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 460 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.7 | 64 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 77.5 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 442 | +6 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 638.3 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 600.6 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1253 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 420 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120 |
Differences are the Commencal META V5 Essential minus the Santa Cruz Nomad C R. Full charts: 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R, 2023 Commencal META V5 Essential.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Nomad C RCommencal META V5 Essential
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Santa Cruz Nomad C RC R | Commencal META V5 EssentialSX V5 Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Nomad | Commencal META V5 |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB | Fox 38 Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano SLX |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle DUB NX | Shimano SLX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano BB71 |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC Offset 30 | DT Swiss E 532 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | SRAM MTH | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RE | Shimano SLX |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | e*thirteen TRS | Ride Alpha R20/R27 |
| Stem | e*thirteen Base | Ride Alpha |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale | ODI Longneck |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 | Acros ZS56/ZS56 |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano SLX |
| Seatpost | not listed | KS Rage i |
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