Santa Cruz Nomad V5 Review
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Overall, Santa Cruz has taken the Nomad and made it the best version of this mountain bike yet. It has come a long way but remains a well-rounded tool to maximize fun for a specific type of rider. Two of our testers, who are previous Nomad owners were instantly converted and plan on washing up their personal bikes and listing them for sale. Although one of those riders said he will 100% be converting the bike to a mullet and is bummed Santa Cruz did not offer a mixed-wheel version as there are some justifiable gains. As Santa Cruz says though, this bike is about fun and smaller wheels can mean more fun for those riders who are creative on the trail.
If you are a rider who prefers technical riding, playful jibs, jumps, drops and charging downhills without worrying about a stopwatch, then the Nomad V5 could be your dream machine. Don’t let that scare you away though if you’re a climber, as this bike will hold its own in the small wheeled, big travel category. It makes tough climbs and descents possible and does it with confidence and ease. We are fans of this bike for sure.
That is right, it is not a mullet (mixed wheel size) or a 29er, that is what the Megatower is for. The Santa Cruz Nomad V5 is built for good times and creative lines, and Santa Cruz firmly believes that 27.5 is the fun wheel size. While the goals for big hit capabilities and fun have remained, there are plenty of changes in the bike’s design that have made for some big changes on the trail.
Suspension: With 170mm of front and rear wheel travel, Santa Cruz’s Nomad v5 has a lower leverage ratio, longer shock stroke and some extra progression tuned into the end of the travel. According to Santa Cruz Bikes, these changes give the bike a more settled and damped rear tire that hugs the ground while also make the bike feel a bit more composed and stable in big hit scenarios. Like the preceding V4 Nomad, riders can opt for a coil or air sprung rear shock.
Geometry: As to be expected, Santa Cruz has updated the geometry of the new Nomad V5 while also adding size-specific seat stays, something we are stoked to see more brands doing each year. Each size grows 5mm from 426mm on the small to 441mm chainstays on the XL. The new Nomad has also grown in the reach department by 16mm, with our size large test bike sporting a 472- or 475mm reach and 436mm stays. Depending on where you have the adjustable geometry set, you could run the Nomad with either a 63.7- or 64-degree head tube angle. This is nearly a degree slacker than last year’s bike. To keep this longer and slacker mountain bike’s front tire on the ground while climbing to your favorite descents, Santa Cruz gives the new Nomad a steep 77.5- or 77.9-degree seat tube angle. For most of our testing we kept the bike in the High position and never felt that it needed to be lower or slacker.
Builds: Starting at $4,499 with a claimed weight of 34.46lbs, the Santa Cruz Nomad R is the brand’s entry level price point and comes in their Carbon C material with a RockShox Zeb fork, Super Deluxe Select shock and SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain with SRAM Guide RE brakes. From there models increase to the S at $5,499, the XT or XT Coil at $6,199 before jumping to the CC carbon models at $7,499. The X01 and X01 Coil builds come in at a claimed 32.54 and 34.16 pounds, respectively and come with Fox Factory 38 forks, Factory rear shocks and X01 Eagle drivetrains. They also come with DT350 hubs with Race Face ARC 30 wheels or the Reserve Carbon upgrade and SRAM Code RSC brakes.
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Been riding one of these for over a month and your review felt super spot on.
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome we’re glad to hear it.
@LMHoopClips
2 жыл бұрын
Would u recommend it as a Poppy all-arounder?
@johnfinelli8727
Жыл бұрын
@jukes408 Which Build or did you go Frame set? What rear shock (coil /Air) wondering because I’m interested in talking to people that have ridden this bike (Frame) possibly through the years or not because I’m NOT a beginner rider just very very interested in the bikes overall rider appeal/and the Area’s within the soul of the nomad that really Puts you in the Zone .
@jukes4087
Жыл бұрын
@@johnfinelli8727 I got the S build (air shock). It’s a great bike. Amazing for lift parks but still a pretty good pedaler for its size. I have a BMX background and moving down to 27.5 from 29 really felt good for me, even being a 6’2” rider. My goal for riding isn’t to be the fastest down. I just want to do every feature and jump on the way.
@johnfinelli8727
Жыл бұрын
@@jukes4087 Cool, yeah I started out BMX too in Grammar school then got my first mtb 26er GT Avalanche Hardtail sweet rig in the day Lol . My 2022 nomad is full 27.5 CC XO1 Fox 38 Factory suspension fork an a coil Fox Float DHX2 the bikes super super plush and I have front and back set up in the middle settings it’s still not even broke in yet lol still bedding in the Brake rotors . The Maxxis Assegai front tire is on the heavier side it’s the Double Down maxx Grip casing . Possibly Looking at Magic Mary’s . what are you running for tires ?
I ordered my nomad x01 CC months ago and finally get it in 2 weeks time 👌🏻
@johnfinelli8727
Жыл бұрын
Sick ! I got mine too within 2weeks
Love the 27.5
This deserves a KZread award for best bike review. 😂 Also… I think this pushed me in the right direction. My buddy is trying to convince me to buy a 5010 or a Hightower or anything not enduro-ish. … I’m not so sure he understands what I’m trying to do here.
@TheLoamWolf
2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Thank you and glad to hear you know what you're after! just get what you want and every time you go huge, or shred the gnar, pull over stop and look your friend dead in the face and say, "And THAT is why I bought the Nomad!" 😂
@holyfreakinguacamole
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLoamWolf 😂 it will be my absolute pleasure.
I’m excited to demo this one... I’m still on a Nomad V3, and it’s still perfect for me. Prefer it over the V4... new color scheme is 🔥🔥🔥
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@Jbpuff76
3 жыл бұрын
@@spicymountainbike glad I’m not the only one... Heard a lot of grievances with the V3 over the years. I still like it more then the V4, but I still wanna try a V5 to see how it feels!!
I got the 2022 Santa Cruz Bronson with the cascade link giving me 170 rear travel with a fox DHX2 and a Zeb ultimate. I call it the Bro-Mad.
My dream bike. Only in my dreams 😅
My wife has the maverick I was riding it when after I sold my bike, I definitely noticed that when I washed the bike there was always gunk build up where the shock sits other than that bike is great.
Sick colors
Thank you great lesson
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
$74.99!!? That's a great deal!!
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
Somebody would still complain! 😂
This thing is SICK! Local shop searching for one for me!
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@superstar999100
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve just taken delivery of the only size large in green in the UK
@kyleheiges9496
3 жыл бұрын
How does it climb I wonder? Looking at it with a coil!
Would you choose this or the Bronson for a do it all bike.
@sdn147
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard Bronson is better all rounder
This bike top of my wish list but like almost everything else can't find one.
As looking at this frame on sale, whats your thought on going up to 180 travel fox 38? Was thinking, put flip high chip for bottom bracket clearance and would slacken out hta (correct?) Thanks
How does this bike compare to the Yeti sb165? I'm torn
@bert3566
Жыл бұрын
Right now there’s a nomad going for 4.5K mint condition and a 165 for 4.8K Mint as well and I can’t choose which one
How does it climb compared to the new Hightower? I hear they’re damn comparable if not the nomad actually edges it out .. hard to believe with more travel ..
@sdn147
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard it's a pretty good climber, for the travel
I want to know how they made it longer chain tube?
Lifetime warranty ? Are they gonna pull the we will sell you a frame 50% discount in 10 years due to model is discontinued or give you a new style nomad of the current year
hi, just want to ask how's the adder green in hand is it really a bright green? can't decide between this and the oxblood color
@TheLoamWolf
2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty bright, but the matte finish does help mute it a tiny bit. Oxblood would have been our choice between the two though.
@johnfinelli8727
Жыл бұрын
It’s in between a Semi glossy and Satin dry look it’s cool! I put a precut kit Matte clear Wrap (Protection) on mine By (Frame Wrap) looks sick !
This has me wondering, will they put a longer stroke on the next MegaTower 💁🏻♂️
@ambushell5778
3 жыл бұрын
That would be cool from a design standpoint, also it sucks to find 230x57.5 shocks
This or the new firebird? I don’t shuttle so climb ability with fast downs also racing are important. Really just thinking the 29er is more in line.
@TheLoamWolf
2 жыл бұрын
This bike is a ripper! FB may climb a little better and be a tiny bit faster on mellower stuff but this thing is a blast, snappy, handles well, and we don't really have anything negative to say about it!
I live in Lake Tahoe and itching to get out of the snow. Where are these trails?
@nickwightman3735
3 жыл бұрын
Can you breathe underwater?!
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
@@nickwightman3735 Hahaha. Best comment yet.
I am all in this category with my yeti SB 165 do you guys rode this one ?? And if yes does it compares to it ...
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
Sadly we haven't had the opportunity to ride a Yeti for quite a few years...
@cg1983
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheLoamWolf .... sadly is the word .... you would be really impressed with the 165 ... so plush suspension but so an efficient climber !!
@bert3566
Жыл бұрын
I can’t decide between the two. There’s a mint used 165 going for 4.8K and a mint V5 C XO1 going for 4.5K
@cg1983
Жыл бұрын
@@bert3566 VPP … more plush suspension … Yeti … a bit tu much anti squat and anti-dive= firmer suspension After 3 years with both : VPP !!!
what is the rear drop out? 190mm?
Looking for ANY suggestions on A Great Tire combo for my 22' Santa Cruz Nomad Xo1 coil fox factory Suspension Maxxis Assegai on front is to heavy and the DHR2 on rear isn't Aggressive enough for a Plow Bike. 😉
@TheLoamWolf
Жыл бұрын
Check out the WTB tire lineup. We've really been enjoying their newer stuff.
@johnfinelli8727
Жыл бұрын
@@TheLoamWolf Thanks I will . BTW Great job on how you described each tires discipline and which tires you might want to stay away from in certain weather or territory’s in the Maxxis tire tech 101 Video .
@johnfinelli8727
Жыл бұрын
I really like the Schwalbe MTB Tire Line up , and they recently updated a couple popular tread patterns Like Knobby Nic/ Hans Damf an a few others I think . But they are not cheap lol . I like the Magic Mary , I have a set on my Classic DH Bike but they are heavy and not fun on the climbs lol.
Honestly I hate the color scheme but the bike looks dialed
@mrvwbug4423
3 жыл бұрын
It comes in other colors
@richardseller3733
3 жыл бұрын
The ox blood red color looks amazing
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
We definitely like the other color better, but the watermelon did grow on us, kind of... still not the option we'd buy as that Oxblood is sick!
"It's not the length it's how you use it"
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
😁
2:47 what did hee saidddd?
Excellent review! Call me weird but I’m not into the whole longer thing, being stretched out puts strain on your neck and shoulders.
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
For the dentist who really wants to shred hard i guess, No AL version no buy. Santa Cruz really missing the core demographic for this kind of bike and catering to the wealthy mid-life crisis guys instead...
@superstar999100
3 жыл бұрын
I will enjoy my life however I want thank you very much.....the mid life crisis comes sooner than you think. Happy drilling.
@lexusstefan927
3 жыл бұрын
Lukas stop bitching, all the older Nomads just dropped in price, time to celebrate buddy haha
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
@@superstar999100 haha.. Good for you. Shralping your way into middle age.
@TheLoamWolf
3 жыл бұрын
@@lexusstefan927 It's more fun to be negative!
@superstar999100
3 жыл бұрын
I won’t be shralping due to lack of talent but I’m hoping the Nomad will pull me out of the shit when things go pear shaped.