Product Description
Brand |
Santa Cruz Bicycles |
Category |
MOUNTAIN |
Seller |
Backcountry |
With all of the confusing terminology about rearward axle paths, progressivity, and aggressive geometry numbers, sometimes it's best to go for a gravity-minded shred-sled that's stood the test of time. The Nomad began years ago with enduro roots and as the popularity of 29in sleds brushed other 27. 5 wheeled bikes aside, the Nomad stuck around thanks to its ability to shred everything in sight with a playful perspective. This Nomad Carbon CC X01 Eagle Coil build brings all of the capability we could ever dream of for endless bike park laps, with an impressive pedaling platform to get us up to our favorite alpine descents when we're in the mood for a spin.Considering that the recipe for the Nomad V4 was already pretty close to perfect, we're not surprised that Santa Cruz opted to give this 5th generation bike a host of sensible updates instead of a complete overhaul. Like its predecessor, the Nomad V5 rolls on 27. 5-inch wheels and boasts 170mm of trail-taming VPP travel. Though the two frames look very similar, the V5 now uses a twin upright swingarm to bolster frame stiffness and durability, and all build kits come with burly 38mm forks for taking on the most technical terrain on the mountain. The bike also sees improved suspension kinematics for a better overall feel on the trail, and it's now compatible with SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger to make finding replacement hangers a breeze.Most of the changes lie in the bike's geometry, the most significant being the move to a 77. 5-degree seat tube angle, a near 4-degree increase over the previous Nomad. This gives the bike a more upright pedaling position that makes steep climbs more manageable and provides increased comfort for long-mileage days. Naturally, the bike gets a bit slacker too, moving from a 74. 6-degree head tube to 73. 7 (in the low position), with longer reach figures to give us that edge when we're sending big lines in unfamiliar terrain. We're also pleased to see size-specific chainstay leng...
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