2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R vs 2022 Transition Patrol Carbon
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Transition Patrol Carbon
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- 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 | Transition Patrol Carbon L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 475 | +3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.7 | 63 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 77.6 | +0.1° |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 442 | +6 mm |
| Stack | not listed | 637 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 603 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1268 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 22 | |
| BB height | not listed | 333 | |
| Standover | not listed | 715 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430 |
Differences are the Transition Patrol Carbon minus the Santa Cruz Nomad C R. Full charts: 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R, 2022 Transition Patrol Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Nomad C RTransition Patrol Carbon
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 | Transition Patrol CarbonEagle 90 Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Nomad | Transition Patrol |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | RockShox Vivid Select |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle DUB NX | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC Offset 30 | DT Swiss E1900 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Big Betty |
| Hub | SRAM MTH | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RE | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | e*thirteen TRS | ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35 |
| Stem | e*thirteen Base | ANVL Swage |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale | ODI Elite Flow |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 | FSA 55R/57 |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race | SDG Bel Air 3 |
| Seatpost | not listed | OneUp Components dropper post |
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