No, never even tried one, also dislike the look of the new SC Bur LT-2 too, think it looks crap.
I’ve tried a Nomad though, thought it was overweight & totally unsuitable for the UK (unless you do Fort Bill every week) but if you like it that your prerogative.
That is extremely good, if slightly expensive … I found it to slack for anything other than DH.
Still think they ain’t nothing special, sorry Bomberman, I’m assume this is yours now – i never meant to slag off your bike, I just don’t think Nomad’s look good.
They no doubt perform excellent (going DH)
its not mine! i just found it on mtbr and liked the look of it. i agree it’s a bit too slack for xc but it looks like a lot of fun and i like the shape. each to their own…
Love mine – as for being overkill for the UK, it depends what kind of riding you do.
This is the new 09 model built with DHX 5 Coil and 36 coils on the front, a reliable build for all day trail use which can include biggish drops (for me anyway) of 8ft+, 15ft + doubles – upto 35 miles in length and the occasional NPS or world cup DH track during visits to the Alps.
It weighs 32lbs on proper bike scales. I could build it lighter but that would mean sacrificing the coils for air – not worth it in my experience. Had a Mojo Sl for a while and this climbs as well but is far better on everything else, it feels more "planted".
As for the looks – I like it, it’s way nicer than my 06 Nomad.
This is my 09 Nomad. I feel very similarly to Cyclelife about them. I can do all day XC rides in the Peaks or I can do full on DH courses and the bike is still fantastic. May not be absolutely ideal for either but as a do everything bike, for me it is absolutely ideal.
Hmm, trying to not sound too much like a fanboy, I can’t really see that. The top tube has a bend in it but it’s there for a good reason as it has to pick up the top linkage and I really don’t see how that makes it so ugly.
Anyway, I like it and it is far prettier than my previous Enduro.
only yanking yr chain, I’ve been tempted by a Santa Cruz (I used to skateboard and I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia!), they are good bikes, if a bit, well, runny looking 😆