2020 Specialized Enduro Elite 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
- +8 mm
- Longer 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
Only the Specialized Enduro Elite is drawn. The Santa Cruz Nomad C R numbers we have for size L are missing the stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Elite S3 | Santa Cruz Nomad C R L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 464mm | 472 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 620mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 63.7 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | 77.5 | +1.5° |
| Chainstay length | 442mm | 436 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1246mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C R minus the Specialized Enduro Elite. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Enduro Elite, 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro EliteSanta 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.
| Part | Specialized Enduro EliteElite | Santa Cruz Nomad C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Enduro features | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ | RockShox ZEB |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | SRAM Eagle DUB NX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | Roval Traverse | SRAM MTH |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 29 | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
| Brake | SRAM Code | SRAM Guide RE |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Santa Cruz Palmdale |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge 155 S2 | WTB Silverado Race |
| Wheelset | not listed | Race Face ARC Offset 30 |
| Rotor | not listed | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | not listed | e*thirteen TRS |
| Stem | not listed | e*thirteen Base |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 10 |
| Dropper post | not listed | SDG Tellis |
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