Commencal Clash

Have a look at the Radon Swoop. They don't make it in 650b anymore but the geo was very similar to the Nomad (it was first though) and you can get them secondhand.

I had one, it rode brilliantly.

Thanks all

Transition Patrol or Ibis HD4, or new HD5

Nukeproof Mega has similar numbers

I like my new Mega better than the new Nomad - tried both and picked the Nukeproof. It's lighter as well.

If the lad needs an XL frame now...
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nukeproof-mega-275-carbon-pro-bike-gx-eagle-2019/rp-prod170238

Something of a bargain there.

Chakaping - thanks for that, I'm keen on that. The (not) little bugger has just thrown a Nikolai Gemomotron in the mix.

Bit of a price differential if buying a new Geometron.

That XL Mega is actually really long by production bike standards, but the chainstay is still only 435mm weirdly.

Is he set on 650b wheels or not fussed?

Worth bearing in mind that the Nomad is more of a mini-dh / bike park smasher than an enduro race rig. Which may or may not be what hes looking for.

Bird AM160 or the outgoing model Aeris 145LT might be worth a look (which was on offer last time I looked). That’s assuming you are after 650b.

If you are including budget 29ers then the Calibre Sentry is currently on offer and seems a bargain.

What size Nomad is he after?? I'm guessing XL from the OG post..

Just to update this - I picked up a Mojo Nikolai Geomotron from a nice chap in Liverpool.
It's a bit of a beast - but in a very good way, and the boy is very happy.