Santa Cruz Bicycles

Nomad C Eagle 90 Mountain Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Nomad C MX 90 is the bike I grab when it’s all about the descent. The FOX 38 fork and Float X shock feel super composed even on blown-out enduro lines. The Reserve wheels can take a hit and keep rolling, and the T-Type drivetrain just works—smooth, even when I’m full send."

When we’re hunting big lines, fast laps, and long descents, we trust the Nomad C MX 90 to get us there and back with total confidence. With a slack, long-travel design and mixed wheel setup, this gravity-hungry machine feels composed at speed while staying nimble through tight corners and rough trail features.

The FOX 38 Float fork and Float X Performance shock deliver 170mm of front and rear travel, offering big-hit compliance with trail-optimized support. SRAM’s T-Type 12-speed drivetrain lets us shift confidently under power, and the Maven brakes bring gravity-grade stopping power. Reserve alloy wheels—TR up front, HD in the rear—hold strong through repeated impacts, and Double Down rear tire casing fends off flats on chunky descents. The Nomad is a ready-to-ride bruiser that blends durability with all-mountain capability.

Heads up — We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning—and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you’ll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearheads are always here to help.