2022 Transition Patrol Carbon 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
- +57 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Transition Patrol Carbon 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 | Transition Patrol Carbon S | Santa Cruz Nomad C R L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 472 | +57 mm |
| Stack | 628 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 63.7 | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.1 | 77.5 | −1.6° |
| Effective top tube | 540 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 436 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1198 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 22 | not listed | |
| BB height | 333 | not listed | |
| Standover | 685 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 360 | not listed |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C R minus the Transition Patrol Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Transition Patrol Carbon, 2021 Santa Cruz Nomad C R.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Patrol CarbonSanta 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 | Transition Patrol CarbonEagle 90 Carbon | Santa Cruz Nomad C RC R |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Patrol | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select | RockShox ZEB |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Eagle DUB NX |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E1900 | Race Face ARC Offset 30 |
| Tire | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Big Betty | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Guide RE |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35 | e*thirteen TRS |
| Stem | ANVL Swage | e*thirteen Base |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | Santa Cruz Palmdale |
| Headset | FSA 55R/57 | Cane Creek 10 |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components dropper post | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | WTB Silverado Race |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
| Dropper post | not listed | SDG Tellis |
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