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Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon CC Frame Matt Liquid Blue<\/h1>\n

The Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon CC frame<\/strong> is built for one job: descending hard terrain with total confidence, without giving up the ability to pedal back up for another lap. It’s long been one of the benchmark enduro platforms in mountain biking, and this generation keeps that reputation intact with 170mm of rear travel, a mixed-wheel (MX) layout, and Santa Cruz’s higher-grade CC carbon construction.<\/p>\n

This listing is for the frame only, finished in Matt Liquid Blue, and comes fitted with a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil shock\u00a0 a serious piece of kit that most riders would otherwise pay to upgrade to separately. Whether you’re building up a dedicated enduro race bike, replacing a cracked or outdated frame, or simply want the exact chassis without being locked into someone else’s spec choices, the Nomad Carbon CC gives you a proven foundation to build around.<\/p>\n

Below, we cover what makes this frame’s construction and geometry work the way it does, the practical details buyers usually want answered before ordering a frame-only option, and where the Nomad genuinely excels compared to shorter-travel trail bikes.<\/p>\n

Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon CC frame<\/strong> Overview<\/h2>\n

The Nomad has been Santa Cruz’s long-travel enduro benchmark for over a decade, and this Carbon CC version represents the current evolution of that platform. At 170mm of rear travel with an MX wheel configuration a 29-inch front wheel paired with a 27.5-inch rear it’s designed to hold speed through rough, technical descents while still steering predictably at low speed on tight switchbacks.<\/p>\n

The “CC” designation is important here. It refers to Santa Cruz’s premium carbon layup, which uses a different fibre schedule than their standard “C” frames to shave weight without giving up the torsional stiffness a bike needs when it’s being pushed hard through rock gardens or landed off drops.<\/p>\n

This particular listing is the Small frame size in Matt Liquid Blue, and it ships with the rear shock already installed a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil (230x65mm) so buyers aren’t left sourcing a shock separately before they can start building.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits of Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon CC frame<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Carbon CC frame construction<\/strong> A lighter, higher-modulus carbon layup than Santa Cruz’s standard C frames, which keeps frame weight down without compromising the durability needed for enduro racing and bike park laps.<\/p>\n

170mm of rear suspension travel<\/strong> Enough travel to soak up big hits, drops, and sustained rough sections, giving riders the confidence to hold speed through terrain that would overwhelm a shorter-travel trail bike.<\/p>\n

MX (mixed) wheel setup<\/strong> A 29-inch front wheel maintains roll-over and stability at speed, while the 27.5-inch rear wheel improves manoeuvrability and reduces the chance of pedal strikes and rear-wheel buzz in tight, technical sections.<\/p>\n

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil shock included<\/strong> A coil shock delivers a more linear, consistent feel through the travel compared to an air shock, with less small-bump breakaway friction a common preference among riders who prioritise descending performance over ultimate pedalling efficiency.<\/p>\n

Frame-only flexibility<\/strong> Buying the frame alone means you’re not paying for a spec you’ll immediately swap out. It’s the right option for riders upgrading a worn or damaged frame, or building a custom parts spec from scratch.<\/p>\n

Available across five sizes and two colourways<\/strong> With Small through XX-Large available, plus Gloss Marigold Yellow as an alternative finish, there’s flexibility to match the frame to both fit and aesthetic preference.<\/p>\n

H2: Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nSpec<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Frame Material<\/td>\nCarbon CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suspension Travel<\/td>\n170mm (rear)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wheel Size<\/td>\nMX (29in front \/ 27.5in rear)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear Shock<\/td>\nRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil, 230×65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colours Available<\/td>\nMatt Liquid Blue, Gloss Marigold Yellow<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sizes Available<\/td>\nSmall, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brand<\/td>\nSanta Cruz<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model<\/td>\nNomad Carbon CC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SKU (this listing)<\/td>\nSC-68-24281-5-799-4899<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barcode (this listing)<\/td>\n192219348452<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Please note: manufacturers occasionally revise component specifications. Details such as headset standard, bottom bracket type, maximum tyre clearance, and frame weight weren’t included in the data provided for this listing if you need any of these confirmed before ordering, get in touch and we’ll verify directly with Santa Cruz.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Applications and Industries<\/h2>\n

The Nomad Carbon CC frame is a consumer mountain bike product, and its intended use cases are fairly specific given its travel and geometry:<\/p>\n