I wish more companies would do high end aluminum builds. It brings a lot more value to the table.

@Penguin-wk7gq

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know right!!

@azst8ofmind587

3 жыл бұрын

I brought up aluminum at the bike shop recently and was practically laughed at. I didn’t really see the humor myself lol

@MrDengo999

3 жыл бұрын

Carbon everything.

@likeaboss882

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrDengo999 meh, sure its cool to have carbon everything but i dont have that kind of money. where i live, if you drop a bike in the rocks it will get cheesegratered immediately. ive kicked up 10'' diameter rocks mid trail and had them bounce off my downtube and i just kept shredding along if that were carbon, i'd be a bit more cautious

@Saintsfan019

3 жыл бұрын

Need more like the RM Altitude A70

This year we're doing something different... But kinda the same.

@lennyknott2734

3 жыл бұрын

Love the profile pic

@iankeymartinez6391

3 жыл бұрын

Seths bike hacks

@tomr4317

3 жыл бұрын

Berm peak does the same thing

@lennyknott2734

3 жыл бұрын

@@Will-xz9gj ????

@JustJake77

3 жыл бұрын

This ain't Berm Peak.... We ain't doing nothing kinda the same here...

This bike is all I see this morning. Lots of reviews coming out, I guess I gotta watch them all, but this one first.

After seeing the grim donut, everything else disappoints me now

@Maga10936

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@jacobkaltz1958

3 жыл бұрын

True, they need to take it to Whistler

@MultiTerrainBike

3 жыл бұрын

yup

@Jack-hy7bw

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobkaltz1958 if they did the dirt merchant drop the head tube woulds snap

@jacobkaltz1958

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jack-hy7bw yeah lol

Been waiting for this to drop, great surprise

Why am I watching bike videos at midnight

@kangsterizer

3 жыл бұрын

cuz thats when the santacruz embargo expires lol

@mradam4430

3 жыл бұрын

Because we love bicycles!

@harveycasey1900

3 жыл бұрын

Well at least you're not alone in watching mtb videos @ midnight✌🏾😅

@canaanjarvis1853

3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching it at 2:25

@antontaba1

3 жыл бұрын

What are you wearing Jake from State Farm?

You guys should do another hardcore hardtail soon!

Nice Work Guys!

RIP to the aluminum builds.

@trugearreviewmtb2226

3 жыл бұрын

Teddy Lee they’ll be back. The last gen Nomad only came in carbon for the first year as well.

@pedrojimenez2674

3 жыл бұрын

50/01

@lonohst

3 жыл бұрын

I just got my alloy Altitude they aren't all dead

@stevenjam7119

3 жыл бұрын

just get a knolly, better price, better spec, better bike all round actually lol

@burddog0792

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure they can sell many for the prices they ask. $3k Hightower D with SX and basic wheels/suspension or Ripmo AF Deore for only $200 more.

Pretty much everyone knew it was Nomad SC was dropping next. I like the design of the new head tube, looks cool. Surprised to see them mix Rockshox with Fox, thats a new one. Why not just throw a Zeb up front or an X2 in back? One of the nicest looking frames out there. Looks like a great bike and fantastic video.

This bike actually look SO good!

Just saw the green one, god damn I'm in love! And I just bought a SC Hightower 2020 this summer.

@topspot4834

3 жыл бұрын

It does look sick, I considered it (ended up getting Mach 6 in stealth) BUT I know after 6 months I'd get sick of it. If they made that pink yellow I'd have gone for it, but no go with the pink.

@dadventuretv2538

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a 29er tho so you need a Nomad too! Lol Feel free to use this in your defense case when the better half finds out.

It is really expensive, but it's silly to compare its price and spec to a direct-sale bike like Propain or YT. Bikes sold in bike shops are always going to be relatively more expensive. If you don't want to pay the premium for a shop bike, that's understandable, but don't act shocked because they don't offer the same value as direct sales.

@souhaibz

2 жыл бұрын

Trek is not a direct-sale brand but has reasonable prices

Good review video, Kaz! Here's my tip for my Saints brake pads, I did " carefully" spread out the pads springs away from each other, to have the pads pushed against the pistons. It did the trick for me, hope that helps 🤘

That geo sounds pretty ideal

Solid bike , both colours are awesome. I think the mixed shock combo is actually good. The Super Deluxe is really plush and the Fox Forks are simply the best. I bought a bike with 4 piston XT brakes and I m not experiencing the rattling ... maybe they re not all doing it. I don t have a bite point problem either.

@topspot4834

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree. It's not Nike and Adidas. You can't even see the shock all black, and if it bothers you that much just swap it out.

Hey Pinkbike, what is the soundtrack in 5:44?

The finest of bike frame engineering and design. 👌🏻

@TheAllEngineering

3 жыл бұрын

It has not won design and innovation award so I don't think so. Santa Cruz only has one award for Stigmata in 2017, Merida on the other hand has had around 12

does this build have a short 37mm offset fork?

Is the xl nomad v5 not suggested for a tall rider due to the 27,5" tyres? Thanks

i love santa cruz but my ocd kicks in when they pair a fox fork with rockshox shock even though it works rlly well and I totally wouldn't see a dpx2 on this

Would you pick this or the hightower?

Really impressed with my wife’s SC 5010 climbing with the 5010. Is the nomad going to be significantly worse climbing that the 5010?

Soooo I ordered when they had the 10% off, earlier this year. Is the a new bike compared to the one I ordered? Because I could not choose this color...

@lawrencestanding5034

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. This is the new 2021 nomad that was realeased yesterday

Worth being up at midnight

What a review ☝🏼

Can you Test the Hightower 2021 pls?

Could you guys please do one of these on a yt Capra base?

how would it do at places like whistler

I like the amount of travel this bike has, soaks up just about everything. But the rear feels loose all the time. I'm constantly checking tire pressure and spokes mid ride. I'm going to try carbon wheel set and if that doesn't fix it I'm gonna sell..

I kinda expected something more, better really. Guess this is a cool update. Santa Cruz just really isn't that exciting to me these days I suppose. I'm sure some still like them though.

@ihatefsi

3 жыл бұрын

I agree I absolutely was amazed by them until I ride one. I rode the tallboy, 5010, and megatower and I didn’t really like any of them

Hmmm…. The color on the C Model is ok but the cc version is insane 😜

My next bike.

Is this the best climbing bike in the Santa Cruz lineup?

Can you guys review the “Canyon Spectral 27.5 cf 8” when it comes out? But can Mike Levy review it because he’s close to my height and I want to know which size he picks and how it fits.

@hugh6025

3 жыл бұрын

doesnt he always ride a large?

@iansteward4708

Жыл бұрын

Maybe send them a list of all the parts that you want to run so they can tailor the review just for you.

Ok simple question, what is the simplest way for me to measure sag on a coil shock on this frame ? It's so damn awkward

Just added in my short list! What size would you recommend for a 5ft 9 person? Keep up the good work guys!

@richardkarakozian3800

3 жыл бұрын

A large, I'm a bit shorter than you and I have a large frame bike and it fits me very well.

@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardkarakozian3800 Thanks a lot! Do you feel too stretched out over the bars or is it still upright when pedaling seated?

@richardkarakozian3800

3 жыл бұрын

@@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120 No, it feels pretty upright when I pedal seated. I'm sure it will fit you well. If you have any other questions, I have answers in my back pocket.

@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardkarakozian3800 Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

@richardkarakozian3800

3 жыл бұрын

@@ioannisparaskevopoulos1120 Anytime

Roses are red I like trees Where the heck is Grim Donut part 3

Is the decal colore real gold or more Kashima?

I’m so happy

I don't know if they will ever release an alloy version again, there were so many customers complaints about cracked chainstays

@aldwindgr8

3 жыл бұрын

Then claim the warranty. new frame for you. :)

@rollinrat4850

3 жыл бұрын

Santa Cruz has a great warranty program. My friend had an aluminum 26" Nomad. He broke the rear end after ten or so years of beating it like his MX bikes. Santa Cruz Didnt stock that rear end anymore so they gave him a complete new frame! He broke it while on a big trip so he bought a new Nomad CC so he could finish the trip. Santa Cruz is one of the very best brands. A very clued in company. Their bikes are super dialed. I ride with the guy who builds all of their show bikes and some of their wheel builders. I owned a Tazmon way back when. SC's very 1st bike. It was one of the better early FS bikes. Now I like hard tails and singlespeeds. I rarely ever ride my Turner except in the Sierras. Simple is as simple does. I ride much, much more than I wrench! FS bikes have too many moving parts to service and that speed always seems to get me in trouble!

How would this compare to the bronson

I feel a lot of the feedback about how it's very controlled and doesn't take you for a ride only suggests that 650b wheela has a lot to offer

What about the kona process x

YEEEEESSS

Now I’m confused- thought the Bronson was all mountain and the Nomad was enduro.

The review on Vital references that Santa Cruz is specifically recommending not to mullet this bike. Does anybody have any SPECIFIC information on why that is?

@skilllessbeast7416

3 жыл бұрын

Probably, because you will have to size up the front wheel, unless you want to go 27.5 up front and 26 in the rear.

Do you have a stunt double?

The fork crown is backwards in at least some of the shots - bike in the stand and when it's in the field and they're panning around it. Not sure if it's also backwards in the riding shots.

@stuartiannacci973

3 жыл бұрын

if u look at vital mtbs bike review it looks as if it is backwards , u can also seee it in the thumbnail

@SamFr1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartiannacci973 I think it might just be an optical illusion but it's not something I've picked up on before this review. Very weird.

@stuartiannacci973

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamFr1000 it could possibly be a. ew fork design or as u said a optical illusion, for reference the vital mtb is a fox factory kashima.

@cf6174

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s the mudguard? The stickers are always facing forward so it’s probably an optical illusion

63.7° headtube angle does not count as crazy on a non-dh bike anymore?

@rolux4853

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, everything above 60 degrees counts as pretty conservative these days

@ianw3811

3 жыл бұрын

@@rolux4853 Lmao facts

@baddriversofcolga

3 жыл бұрын

Anything above 57 degrees is so passé.

When you get your KZread notification 5 days late...

This is the mstery bike? :(

@jorisressing3626

3 жыл бұрын

yeah really disappointing actually

@MultiTerrainBike

3 жыл бұрын

LoL

@adampetten1009

3 жыл бұрын

We were all hoping it was a new forbidden

@kevish1980

3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see a Commencal. They win races all over the place, but no pinkbike coverage! Forbidden would have been nice to see as well!

How come Pinkbike didn't review the 2020 Norco Range? That bike is 170-180 and comes with a coil.

@lukenukem5953

3 жыл бұрын

Nomad also comes with a coil, you can decide yourself if you want coil or air shock...

@yaseendaoud884

3 жыл бұрын

@@lukenukem5953 no I meant why don’t they review a norco range

I also prefer black stantions

When you get to trail bikes can you review the yeti arc

@stuartiannacci973

3 жыл бұрын

they already did trail bikes

Can we get a review of the Evil Wreckoning V3?

@xylerkajiyama7544

3 жыл бұрын

Man I hope!

I was hoping for a "swat" box or so. High end bikes all ride pretty well nowadays for casual joeys like me, so it comes down to neat little details.

@lawrencestanding5034

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like all frames being made now a days should have some form of swat box. Especially as the lead designer of SC said its one of the things he's most gutted they never thought of. I mean even trek are doing it

@TheAllEngineering

3 жыл бұрын

And the price, SC are way over priced, the entry level ones have componentry that is well below the level expected for the price, and they are no better than other brands especially for average riders that do not push the bike to the limit where any subtle differences may show if there are any.

@JulienVollweiter

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAllEngineering I used to think the same, but after owing the Nomad V4 for over a year i couldn't disagree more. The Nomad was my first bike that i really truly loved. No pedal bob, not much pedal kickback, enough progression but not too much so you can still setup up different shocks, etc. I used to own a YT, Canyon etc because of the parts but now i would definitely choose a high end frame over parts. Plus every time something brakes you get excited to upgrade 😊😅

@JulienVollweiter

3 жыл бұрын

But i mean cheaper is always better, my comment relied on the price compared to other brands

@TheAllEngineering

3 жыл бұрын

@@JulienVollweiter If you climb at a sedate pace then pedal bob and inefficiency is not really an issue, but if you power it up then the forward momentum definitely does not match the power being put in. I rode HT and found it really bad when you ramped the power up, at a sedate pace it was ok.

would recommend this bike for riding park

Wait a minute, didn't vital mtb just do a video on this bike?

@outdoorsonly3399

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I just saw that lol

Nomad CS or specialized enduro expert. Please help! I like both.

@davidpuschel8268

2 жыл бұрын

If you want to jump go for nomad! If you want to roll fast go for the enduro. Climbing is really the same. The nomad is more a freerider that you can pedal welland the enduro is more enduro bike that is pretty massive on the descending 👍

Probably the best bike I've ever had! My tallboy climbs better but is no more agile. The megatower that preceded it was a faster tank, but what do you expect us who don't wear bibs to do with all that speed...

@alaindionne1641

11 ай бұрын

Lol.

@orelchev

11 ай бұрын

@@alaindionne1641 il y aura toujours des critiques constructives, sinon ce ne sont que des relents ..

Whats that blue bike in the intro?

@solcoburn8418

3 жыл бұрын

Acto five p-train?

@mtbsnowboard9107

3 жыл бұрын

Actofive p train Idk if I spelled that right

@Mesa3077Boogie

3 жыл бұрын

@@mtbsnowboard9107 damn. It looks sick

Love the nomad!!

stole the paint job right off my Norco sight.

New bronson next year?

@topspot4834

3 жыл бұрын

Summer 2021 per SC rep from my LBS.

When we look back on these videos 20 years from know we’ll be hard pressed to explain why they were filmed in a brewery and not in a bike shop.

64 degrees is the new 66

This wasn't on Levy's review....

so was this the secret bike?

is till wish you guys had a canyon torque just for the price point

Huhu my dream bike

2021 - Long and slack, 2022 - Short and playful, 2023 - Long and slack, 2024 - Short and playful, 2025 - Long and slack, 2026 - Short and playful.

We still captions from Seth's bike hacks now?

Isnt this someone else riding the bike than Kazimer?

@Will.Tilcke

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought.

How do the frames hold up and are they tested and inspected before sold to People like me??? Never doing that again

@iopusor

3 жыл бұрын

Huh? You need to elaborate what you mean. SC has a good rep when it comes to replacing cracked frames.

The bike that’s in the field test has been revealed yay!

Very impressed with the Cons. Im surprised that he didn't mention wheel size when talking about the reserve wheels.

Even if Santa Cruz made an alloy nomad, Santa Cruz don’t stock alloy bikes in Australia 😭

I rest my case for Forbidden.

Is it electric??

@clmfilms8103

3 жыл бұрын

Nope

The slow-mad

YT Capra shred please and thank you

told you so

I think that is the same bike that Gabe Itches bought

The problem is every bike on here is expensive as heck

@johannm7794

3 жыл бұрын

You can get the Spindrift from as Low as 2599€ Mate. Insane value.

@Vanadium

3 жыл бұрын

well that depends eh? the low end Spindrift in AL cost you 2,600. That is not that much , eh?

@joelwenzel6044

3 жыл бұрын

Good bikes are expensive

@outdoorsonly3399

3 жыл бұрын

@@johannm7794 yeah I was looking at that but I think I like it a bit slacker, i wish they reviewed the canyon torque

@johannm7794

3 жыл бұрын

@@outdoorsonly3399 Yeah that's Personal preference. I personally Just recently bought the Radon Swoop 10.0. You might wanns Check that Out Then. It's a Bit more Like the Canyon Torque but it has 29inch wheels and 170mm Front and Back. Components whise you get a 38 Performance Elite and Fox X2 and XT derailer for Just 3599€. Also very good value if you ask me (comes with Carbon Main frame as Well) ;)

I knew it was going to be a nomad

After ½ a year my reverb starts to get squishy after every ride. I loved it when It worked, but it gets annoying now. And 150mm is very small imo.

Did you sing Karaoke last night?

today we’re doing something a little different, but kinda the same

I'm really tired of people knocking on the shimano brake rattle. Dinging SC because of the brakes a con is stupid. I rather have the xt brakes over any of the shit sram brakes. Plus I prefer the older 2poc m8000 brakes over the new ones.

How many kidneys is $7399?

@Vanadium

3 жыл бұрын

why?

@manumaddi355

3 жыл бұрын

Half

This color in sunshine is really nice..What if its cloudy? 😂

U knew it would be the new nomad!

buy an angleset for nomad 4 lol... much cheaper, and same result.

RECALL on 2020 nomad me being one of the unlucky ones BUT. my bike has been sitting at my local shop for a month now going to be 3 to 4 MONTHS before I get to ride again THANKS SANTA CRUZ FOR TAKING MY BIKE AWAY AND NOT CARING ABOUT THE LITTLE GUY

Hey SC Stop 👏 speccing👏 reverbs👏

@bill8791

3 жыл бұрын

Theres nothing wrong with the latest reverbs.

@xx-----------xx873

3 жыл бұрын

Still stuck in 2015, eh? The current reverbs are brilliant, and if you don’t want it, just remove it. It’s not like you wouldn’t have money to do that.

@PowderRider23

3 жыл бұрын

@@xx-----------xx873 working in a shop, we keep getting issues with even the earliest models. With much cheaper and more reliable options on the market, i still think that this spec is just plain outdated. Until rockshox understands that hydraulic droppers aren't a thing, i'll keep this exact line of thought. It's just one more thing to bleed. Let's keep oil in our brakes, where it makes an actual difference. Making the post go up faster by half a second won't make anyone choose the reverb over any other reliable cable actuated dropper; that is also probably cheaper.

I was really about to go to bed at 12:30 but no you guys just really wanted me up til 1 didn’t u

could u maybe do a review on the merida 160?

@trugearreviewmtb2226

3 жыл бұрын

Brendan Hellyer you won’t see that bike reviewed by PinkBike. Merida are not available in North America (as far as I know) so PinkBike wouldn’t be able to get one to review.

@finleyonmobile1829

3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2019 Merida 160 600 if you wanted so info or wanted to know about it

@brendanhellyer188

3 жыл бұрын

@@trugearreviewmtb2226 oh ok

@brendanhellyer188

3 жыл бұрын

@@finleyonmobile1829 yeah sure cause im thinking about getting a 140 or 160

@finleyonmobile1829

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Queenstown and the 160 can handle all the Queenstown double black trails fine so it can handle almost anything. It does feel an bit more like it's built for ploughing through stuff because it's not that playful but it's also not the best for ploughing through stuff. That probably sounds a bit weird but yeah, not very playful but can handle all the Queenstown double blacks I've taken it down.

You can't buy a bad SC. HT with factory 38, megneg, big rotors and sintered pads, there's nothing comes close. This would be no exception

@aihua5206

2 жыл бұрын

180mm rotors aren’t big

Fry daddy.