Editor's ChoiceCycling , Enduro mountain bike
Santa Cruz Nomad 6
Santa Cruz's iconic enduro sled goes mixed-wheel and gets a longer, slacker, harder-hitting attitude.
Bikers.co.uk Editorial Team28 May 2026
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At a glance
- Ranking
- #1 of 5 in Mountain Bikes
- Brand
- Santa Cruz
- RRP
- £7,499
Verdict
For UK bike-park regulars, the Nomad 6 is a near-perfect balance between all-mountain playfulness and full-blooded downhill capability.
What we like
- MX wheels transform corner exit speed
- 170mm rear travel with brilliant support mid-stroke
- Lifetime bearing warranty is genuinely useful
What we don't
- Overkill for anywhere flat
- Reserve-wheel builds push the price hard
On the trail
At BikePark Wales the Nomad 6 shrugs off the hardest lines on Vicious Valley and stays composed at speed on Terry's Belly. The MX rear wheel is a real difference maker in tight, off-camber Welsh corners.
Climbing
For a 170mm bike it climbs remarkably well. The VPP linkage keeps the rear end from bobbing under power and the seat angle sits you in a genuinely efficient position.
Specifications
- Travel
- 170mm rear, 170mm fork
- Wheels
- MX, 29 front, 27.5 rear
- Frame
- Carbon CC
- Weight
- 15.6kg
Compiled from published reviews and manufacturer specifications. We have not tested this product.
