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The Nomad became the benchmark bike for any rider seeking a big-travel bruiser that could also deliver an all-day adventure. Wheel sizes and geometry have changed but the Nomad sticks to its roots. This newest rendition is a continuation of that mission, but with today's crop of long-travel 29ers, we wanted to know if the 27.5-inch-wheeled bike is overkill or just right? We've had the new Nomad for a bit of time and are ready to share our conclusions in this bike review.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Nomad V5 Weight
1:52 - Frame Details & Geometry
2:44 - Frame Refinements
3:49 - Nomad V5 Models and Prices
5:08 - Ride Impressions
7:26 - Coil or Air Shock?
9:35 - Longer Dropper Would Be Nice
10:22 - Conclusion

2021 Santa Cruz Nomad V5 Highlights
27.5-inch wheels
170mm of lower link driven VPP rear travel
170mm fork
Flip chip adjusts head angle by .3-degrees
64-degree head angle and 78-degree seat angle (high position)
Size-specific chainstay lengths
Carbon C & CC frames
Reserve 30 carbon wheel options (tested)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Revised leverage curve and twin swingarm uprights
37mm fork offset
Available with coil and air shocks
SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger
Lifetime warranty
Price: $8,699 as tested (CC X01 Reserve)
Weight: 32 pounds (size medium CC X01 Reserve with FOX Float X2 shock, no pedals)

Strengths
A true, "do-it-all" bike
Easily maneuvered down the trail
Motors up technical climbs
Composed in high-speed, rough trail
Maintains speed in low-angle trail sections
Tempered geometry updates
Handles big terrain without feeling like a "big" bike
Weaknesses
150mm dropper post on medium is short
No alloy options
Shock tunnel / linkage will gather mud and debris

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