2020 Specialized Enduro Expert 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
- −15 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
Only the Specialized Enduro Expert 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 Expert S4 | Santa Cruz Nomad C R L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 487mm | 472 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 629mm | 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 | 1274mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C R minus the Specialized Enduro Expert. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Enduro Expert, 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro ExpertSanta 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 ExpertExpert | Santa Cruz Nomad C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Performance | RockShox ZEB |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | SRAM Eagle DUB NX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse | Race Face ARC Offset 30 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | SRAM MTH |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Guide RE |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Santa Cruz Palmdale |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge 155 S2 | WTB Silverado Race |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
| 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 |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app



