SC really nailed it with the geometry. Reach isn't extreme, steep seat tube, slack head tube, and long chainstays.

Very nice bike skills Sir!

I got this bike from Jenson back in April and I absolutely love it. I was between the new RM Altitude and this. Having never ridden Mx wells, it was a tough call not going with a 29er, but glad I did. I’ve been hitting features I had before and can say the bike has bailed me out a few times. It climbs well enough for me, and honestly not much different than my previous bike (latest gen Hoghtower). I put a vivid and a fox 38 on it and it feels dialed, especially the vivid. Considering updating to the new gripx2 damper on the fork. What’s your thoughts so far on that damper? Great review as always!

Another great review! What are your thoughts on how the Nomad compares to the carbon Transition Patrol? I'm currently riding an alloy Transition Sentinel (which I really like), but feel like the 150mm rear travel gets overwhelmed on bigger or repeated hits. Looking for something that stays more composed on chunky descents without sacrificing too much on the climbs.

Which size would you suggest for someone 6'1.2" (186 cm) tall?

While ago you tested Evil Insurgent - I wonder what made you choose Nomad over the Insurgent? I'm torn between the two. I ride Insurgent currently, but it's too small and need for a change, so I'd much appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

So actually my bike was just stolen last night and might as well replace it and ball out while doing it It was a Santa Cruz 5010 with custom parts. So I’m not new to the world of trails and downhilling and all of it. And ofc I’m a SC purist. But I wanted the nomad for more travel and able to take the more intense rides. So is it a good bike for multi use, as in I could do some XC with it and some trails but then also hit lots of features? And is it good as an every day trail bike?

I've got a bronson V4.1 and its fucking sweet. I imagine this is just like it just a bit bigger.

The only thing about this video is the trail. I never do mixed wheel bikes. The only way will be to make the bike full 27.5. Change the fork to longer travel.

I have been looking at getting a Nomad, however at 5'9 I am stuck between a size medium or size large. You mentioned that you tested a size large at 5'11 and do you think that for someone shorter the size large might lose a lot of its playfulness and maneuverability?

Great review. I’ve been interested in this bike for a long time. I recently moved to Phoenix, soon appreciated your sharing what this is like in Moab. We’ve got a lot of tech climbers here. I also do an annual trip with friends to the pnw each year. I currently have the forbidden Druid v2 and I wish it had a little higher bb for Phoenix and I wish it had a little more travel. I’m thinking about getting a Bronson instead, but wonder if this wouldn’t be the better choice all around. Thoughts on nomad vs Bronson?

I need a review of INTENSE TRACER man 🎉🎉

I’m thinking about getting a Santa Cruz Bronson but also thinking about the nomad i am on a xc team but not competitive and plan on doing more dh/enduro but still want a good climber. Which do you think would do the best?

Great review. The bike sounds sick! I'm on a Wreckoning and trying to decide between this bike and the Megatower. How does this bike feel compared to the Wreckoning?

How tall are you?

*I ride everything from fresh 2023 Santa Cruz - beginning Tallboy to Megatower... Many years passed and nothing changed and never will be changed with this particular VPP design, even geometry cannot fix it. It is not a problem may be, for 80% of people or noobies, but those bike suspension never gives you a fun factor. I mean It eats all the terrain you push through but It does It without any response and understandind what is going on under your legs... Yes u r always ready for any challenges - huge drops, endless roots, stone sections, but when you try to get fun on some simple stuff like trail riding or a technical elements It just so boring to ride Santa's VPP. I even like much more Kellys upside down VPP suspension, It gives at least some poppy feeling and u always do understand the surface u r riding + vpp botomless feeling... No hate, just IMHO about santa's VPP. I can ride any modern bike everywhere with the same modern geo and shocks and i always get a tons of fun, i can jump higher and i can get the feeling i am riding on the edge...trying to improove myriding skills. With VPP I feel myself as an old grandpa in Range Rover with last gen air suspension... I go 150 miles per hour but i feel like i moove 30 miles per hour... Boooooring comfort) Your voice even not interrupting during downhill...it is so boring plush, I think you can give interview during DH race on VPP without any problems)) What kind of fun and nimble people are talking about here, only your breath is destroyed by lack of efficiency (sorry NO efficiency is correct word) Best friend that will kill your with 200 pulse) LOL)))*