Santa Cruz Nomad 650b build

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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    paul.skibum wrote:
    felix.london wrote:
    awesome! Now get a few scratches on her!

    I dropped my Bronson (well I went over the bars) on my first ride - I heard the frame hit the ground even while I was still rolling to a halt. I was more worried about the bike than any injury I might have sustained!

    :lol:
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    Trek Session 8
  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    paul.skibum wrote:
    felix.london wrote:
    awesome! Now get a few scratches on her!

    I dropped my Bronson (well I went over the bars) on my first ride - I heard the frame hit the ground even while I was still rolling to a halt. I was more worried about the bike than any injury I might have sustained!
    First ride on my brand new mega the other week, I stacked it riding over a tricky rock section, and as soon as I went down, i heard it hit something. Got a big old scratch on the fork lowers, down to the metal. I've been fine with it since, no point babying it!
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  • fat_homer
    fat_homer Posts: 470
    Rick, you probably need a set of these, I know I want some!

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  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Yep seen those bars, look nice but as I have the ENVE's I think I will just stick with them.
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Finally it will be PERFECT at last. I have now got a Fox 650b 36 170mm RC2 fork for it 8) :lol: :twisted: Roll on next week! Also its free'd up the Pink for the Solo :lol:
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Pinkbike have a Nomad review up...

    http://www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-cruz ... -2014.html

    I think you're looks subtly nicer though Rick :)
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Rick Draper wrote:
    Finally it will be PERFECT at last. I have now got a Fox 650b 36 170mm RC2 fork for it 8) :lol: :twisted: Roll on next week! Also its free'd up the Pink for the Solo :lol:

    A man with a plan...good stuff.
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

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    Trek Session 8
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Oh Hello:
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    Even the box looks rad!
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    Forks look and feel nice. Cannot wait to get them out on the trail:
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    Volume spacers and 20mm axle:
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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    You are going to have to do something about those fork graphics though - clash-tastic
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  • Cqc
    Cqc Posts: 951
    paul.skibum wrote:
    You are going to have to do something about those fork graphics though - clash-tastic
    True, but looks like an awesome upgrade
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Nice! Have you read the Post Press Release in the latest Dirt?
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • BloggingFit
    BloggingFit Posts: 919
    Matches in with the chair really well... Very retro...

    Shall be very interesting to see how they ride.
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  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    felix.london wrote:
    Nice! Have you read the Post Press Release in the latest Dirt?

    Nope, what do they have to say about them?
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Rick Draper wrote:
    felix.london wrote:
    Nice! Have you read the Post Press Release in the latest Dirt?

    Nope, what do they have to say about them?

    In summary...

    - "Significantly" better and a touch lighter than the current 34 but if you do have a current 160mm 34 then better to spend £100 on the new damper and tune for that rather than a grand on the 36

    - There or thereabouts with the Idylle & Pike

    - Still too frequent service requirements but good to see Fox back in the game etc etc
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

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    Trek Session 8
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Thanks for that. I cannot wait to get out on it and give it a pasting now. Should have it fitted on Wednesday.

    The only reason I got one is it was the same cost as a Pike and already having one of those for one bike I'd like to try something different on the other. I like the feel of the RC2 cartridge on a 40 so it's well worth a try.
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    WMB said they found it a bit stiffer than the pike, probably helped by the 20mm axle
    The fact there's no QR would annoy me as I pack my bike into the car by removing the front wheel

    Should complement your Nomad well though Rick.. Just need to coordinate the decals now :)
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    ej2320 wrote:
    Should complement your Nomad well though Rick.. Just need to coordinate the decals now :)

    See I think this looks sweet:
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Rick Draper wrote:
    Thanks for that. I cannot wait to get out on it and give it a pasting now. Should have it fitted on Wednesday.

    The only reason I got one is it was the same cost as a Pike and already having one of those for one bike I'd like to try something different on the other. I like the feel of the RC2 cartridge on a 40 so it's well worth a try.

    I'd have done the same in your shoes...someone's gotta give these things an impartial test & review :wink:
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    Rick Draper wrote:
    ej2320 wrote:
    Should complement your Nomad well though Rick.. Just need to coordinate the decals now :)

    See I think this looks sweet:
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    Yeah - I'm with you there, I like that too
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • ej2320
    ej2320 Posts: 1,543
    The does actually look a lot better than I thought it would.. I was expecting a clash but it does actually look good
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Well the 36 is on and feels pretty nice. Feels as smooth as the Pike out of the box and as long as the damper does not crap itself every few rides it will be a vast improvement on the pike so all is good. Looking forward to getting it out on the trails shortly.
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  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Are you getting custon decals for them? Otherwise good to hear they're feeling nicer than the Pikes :)
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  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    yes! You see to me that looks way better now than with the boring all black Pike on it
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • BloggingFit
    BloggingFit Posts: 919
    I can see Aqua decals working well replacing the orange. Kashima works though. Matches the maxxis logo.
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  • buddy_club
    buddy_club Posts: 935
    Have to say that imo the fox forks look so much better than boring black rockshox forks - but i think the decals clash with the wheels pretty badly.
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  • Qui3tman
    Qui3tman Posts: 94
    buddy_club wrote:
    i think the decals clash with the wheels pretty badly.

    And that's what makes them amazing! :P
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Jesus wept, it's like a 5 year old was left to play with Paint!

    It could go either way, but if you could get complementary decals on the forks you may get away with it!
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    Looks shit Rick, another let down poverty spec build....... :lol: :shock:

    I would happily send you naked pictures of my wife, just for a go.
  • Festerfeet
    Festerfeet Posts: 90
    That really is something special. If you ever get to Chengdu (now that BA have a direct route) I would recommend you bring the Nomad and spend a few days here. We have some very "Nomad shaped" mountains around here.
  • Dick Scruttock
    Dick Scruttock Posts: 2,533
    Festerfeet wrote:
    That really is something special. If you ever get to Chengdu (now that BA have a direct route) I would recommend you bring the Nomad and spend a few days here. We have some very "Nomad shaped" mountains around here.

    Thanks. I cannot take my bike away with me on a trip as the box needed for it is larger than our permitted crew luggage allowance :( .

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