MBR 0shares Mild facelift for the iconic Santa Cruz Nomad. Subtle re-profiling of the head tube and BB area with crisp edges and sharp creases. Santa Cruz Nomad 2021 Credit: Roo Fowler Product Overview Pros: Fun with a capital ‘F’. Still pedals much better than it has any right. Improved sizing and geo. Cons: Product: Santa Cruz Nomad CC X01 RSV (2021) first ride review Santa Cruz gives its iconic Nomad a mild facelift, but has it gained a new lease of life? The Santa Cruz Nomad needs no introduction, so apologies for being really annoying and making one anyway. Launched in 2005 with a hunchback, hydroformed alloy frame, it originally came under the all-mountain banner – which, at the time, was probably best described as ‘Trail’ with a capital ‘T’, or ‘freeride’ with a small ‘f’.