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2020 Specialized Enduro vs 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Santa Cruz Nomad C R

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
−39 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
−6 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2020 Specialized Enduro (S5)The Specialized Enduro frame drawn to scale.J 1302

Only the Specialized Enduro is drawn. The Santa Cruz Nomad C R numbers we have for size L are missing the stack and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Enduro S5Santa Cruz Nomad C R LDifference
Reach511mm472−39 mm
Stack638mmnot listed
Head tube angle63.9°63.7−0.2°
Seat tube angle76°77.5+1.5°
Chainstay length442mm436−6 mm
Wheelbase1302mmnot listed
Seat tube length465mmnot listed
Head tube length120mmnot listed

Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C R minus the Specialized Enduro. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Enduro, 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized EnduroSanta Cruz Nomad C R

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.

PartSpecialized EnduroS-WorksSanta Cruz Nomad C RC R
ForkFox FLOAT 36 RhythmRockShox ZEB
Rear shockFox Float X2 FactoryRockShox Super Deluxe Select
ShifterShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
CassetteShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
ChainShimano XTR M9100SRAM NX Eagle
CranksetRace Face NextSRAM Eagle DUB NX
WheelsetRoval Traverse SLRace Face ARC Offset 30
TireSpecialized ButcherMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II
BrakeShimano XTR M9120SRAM Guide RE
HandlebarRoval Traverse SLe*thirteen TRS
StemSpecialized Deitye*thirteen Base
GripsSpecialized DeitySanta Cruz Palmdale
SeatpostRockShox Reverb AXSnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Myth 155WTB Silverado Race
Framenot listedSanta Cruz Nomad
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Hubnot listedSRAM MTH
Rimnot listedWTB ST i30 TCS 2.0
Rotornot listedAvid Centerline
Headsetnot listedCane Creek 10
Dropper postnot listedSDG Tellis

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