Brad@TheRiot

Bwahahaha!

That is a woman worth marrying!

Looking mint Nige!

Mike had the gold bits anodised. Mojo HD vs Nomad... I won't get involved in that. Edit to add: By "black bits" do you mean what looks like the rebound adjuster? That is actually the threashold adjuster (previously at the bottom of the fork) for the new RLC models, and comes stock as black.

Firstly, it can be built lighter. It was actually at 11.3kg's with some different bits. The rims are Enve's "XC" rims, the difference between those and their "AM" rims (which the Syndicate raced the '10 WC season on) is 4mm in width (24-28mm). The depth is the same. If the Syndicate can race World Cup DH on the "AM" rims, then I'm pretty sure that their "XC" rims are tough enough for trail/all-mountain riding. What would you say of Mavic 721? Most would consider that a good DH/AM/FR rim... Tim Bentley destroyed three rear rims at Mont St Anne at this years World Champs! I'd be willing to bet that the Enve "XC" rims are tougher than the majority of the "DH" rims on the market! The fork has a 150mm travel. Santa Cruz recommend anything from 150 -180mm, so no problem there. Considering that most of the riding that this bike will do is aggressive trail riding and AM, then I think that Mike's choice is spot on. Also considering that up until 2 years ago, 32mm stanchioned Boxxer's were winning DH world cups.... I don't think that the 32mm Float is insufficient. Float vs Vanilla, the damping of the Float suspension is really good and if Fabien Barel could race the 2009 Aus DH World's on a 160mm Float, then I can't see any problem with it on a trail/AM rig. The tyres are 2.25 and actually ride nicely, they offer more grip than a lot of 2.35 tyres with more aggressive tread patterns. If Mike was going to do some more serious AM riding, he'll certainly change to something a bit bigger. 160mm might be a little more than necessary for trail riding. But if you're not into marathon type riding or XC racing then why not have a little more travel for when you need it? It's light enough to do a 2hr trail ride on and has enough travel to thrash on the descents. Have you ridden the R1's? They offer a lot more breaking power than you would think! Santa Cruz themselves dub the Nomad as a "go anywhere, do anything" bike... obviously you need to spec the bike according to what you want to do with it. Mike has done just that ;-)

It's Mike's own bike. He built another, about two months ago. That one lasted less than 24hrs before an offer was made and it was sold. Mike wont sell this one anytime soon... This would retail for around R80k.

12kg's for a 165mm travel bike! http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1374Medium.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1375Medium.jpg Enve (prev. "Edge") http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1380Medium.jpg Some custom anodised bits... http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1376Medium.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1377Medium.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1381Medium.jpg Santa Cruz Carbon Nomad frame (L) Edge carbon bar Thomson stem Chris King headset (devolution top, std 1.5 lower) Fox Float Fit RLC w/tapered stearer Formula R1's XTR 10spd groupset Enve XC rims on Tune Prince & Princess hubs (modified to 15mm) Schwalbe Racing Ralphs Selle Italia SLR TLD Pistone Bone CB Joplin 4 XTR pedal (IPDM980)

From a distance, all bicycles look similar. Take a closer look, have a ride on one and then comment again ;-)

Around R60k.

Hey guys! Summer's here, and we're now opening at 07:30 on week days. Our new opening times (for Summer): Week days: 07:30 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:30 - 13:00 Sundays: Closed We will be open on certain public holiday, please check in with us if need be. Our address: 41A Gleneagles Rd Greenside I'm sure these new times will be well received, it really gives you guys some choice as to when you'll be popping in. See ya soon Brad Mikes Bikes 0118888868

Hey guys I know this thread is old... but I thought I'd share Mike's (Mikes Bikes)Carbon Nomad build. He actually built one up a few weeks ago, but the next day a (lucky) customer twisted his arm to sell it. Ha ha! Here you go: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1324Small2.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1326Small2.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1328Small2.jpg http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n130/hellchops/IMG_1327Small2.jpg Santa Cruz Carbon Nomad (L) Fox F150 Fit RLC 15mm QR with tapered steerer 10s XT rear der & shifter Gamut chain guide FSA Team issue CWS Chris King BB Cane Creek headset 1 1/8 - 1.5" XT pedals (540 pedals shown) Thomson Master Piece seat post Selle Italia SL Piston Bone (mg rail) saddle Stan's ZTR Flow rims Formula hubs Thomson X4 stem Bontrager foam frips Formula R1 brakes (180 frnt/160 rear) Edge carbon bar (710mm) E13 chain ring Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25's all round XT 10s cassette XT 10s chain weight: 11.86kg's with pedals (XT) and sealant. Upgrades to be done as parts arrive: Easton Haven wheelset 10s XTR CWS, rear der and shifter The weight is really impressive considering the travel of the bike, and that it's not buil with the lightest parts possible. A gravity dropper will be fitted soon. Once the wheels and new XTR bits arrive, it should hopefully be sub 12kg's with the gravity dropper! This really is an awesome machine, more than enough travel, light enough to pedal around and still tough enough to take a bit of a beating.

Thanks KCNC! Also, check www.bmxsa.co.za. It's all about racing.

We stock SS rings at Mikes Bikes in Greenside, JHB. 011 888 8868. We have built quite a few SS MTB's and road bikes, give us a shout Brad

Hi everyone! Just a heads up, I have noticed that quite a few products/brands are doing a better job re: pricing in SA. Off the top of my head, I know a few products that are available cheaper locally (provided your LBS isn't pulling the ring) than CRC! We had a guy bring in a Reba Team (bought off CRC) for us to fit, we could have matched the CRC price. 2010 Boxxers are also competatively priced. Shimano have also slashed much of their pricing... So before you place your next CRC order, give your LBS a try.

Yup I try not think about it...