Gnarly Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 In my opinion the top tube looks a little on the short side. Head angle looks lekker though.Bare in mind that it is 27.5".
Guest Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 http://vimeo.com/104690768 How about a BH Lynx 6 Carbon?I'm taking pre-ordersI'll be offering custom tuned rear shock options for the Lynx 4 & 6 frames too;)Manitou McLeod orCane Creek DBInline once it has been determined it can fit the Lynx frameBarebones frame kits will also be on offer consisting of the frame, MRP LOOP TR or Stage fork, rear shock of choice, Cane Creek Headset & FUNN or RS Dropper post.There will also be entry/mid level and pro level buildkits on offer not too long from now. Stay tuned and PM me for info
Brian Fantana Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Bare in mind that it is 27.5". I did bear that in mind. I saw the 27.5 marked on the tyre. Anyway, after looking at the geometry, I will retract my head angle statement. At 67.5º it is actually quite steep for a 160mm travel bike, especially if you look at the similar travel and wheelsize Santa Cruz Nomad with a HA of 65º. The nomad also has a slightly longer wheelbase and shorter chainstays, which I see as desirable traits.
DirtyFrank Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 what about a mondraker foxy? http://factoryjackson.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mondraker-Foxy-C-Launch-2014-6-of-36.jpgDoes anyone bring these in to SA?
Bizkit031 Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Frame is chosen - not ordered yet as i have to wait for stock ... But just got the total price of the build .. GULP! ... Looks like I will be poor again for next year! So what is the magic carpet ride gonna be,the suspense is killing us.
nigelhicks Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 As I get stuff I'll put it up here. Till then you will all have to guess. Hahahha But its carbon and has a 65 deg headangle
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 As I get stuff I'll put it up here. Till then you will all have to guess. Hahahha But its carbon and has a 65 deg headangleHas Mommy been kissing him? Bells been heard in his presence? Does he have a penchant for mince pies, cookies and milk?
Stellies_gaz Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 As I get stuff I'll put it up here. Till then you will all have to guess. HahahhaBut its carbon and has a 65 deg headangleIf you had to pick between all of the160mm trail bikes with carbon frames and 650b wheels, what colour would your Nomad be?
Mada3400 Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 Ok so finally the build is about to begin. Got some guys getting quotes for me on parts kits for the build. XT Groupset but converted to 1x10 with a chainguide. and then Hope hubs with some rims that im still deciding on .... Then a 160mm Pike The frame .... well thats for Christmas time! But I can say it WILL be carbon! have a look at the spank range for rims im busy trying get get hold of some oozy trail 295 beadbites the reviews are really good 420 grams of bad jokes http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-zee-1x10-speed-drivetrain-bundle/rp-prod126348 why go xt when you can go ZEE (if you get the right spec (wide range) derailer it can take an 11-36 casette) which means unless you want one of those 42 tooth overdrives a zee will do the trick
hayleyearth Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 If you had to pick between all of the160mm trail bikes with carbon frames and 650b wheels, what colour would your Nomad be? I'll go for the T275c over this.
nigelhicks Posted September 18, 2014 Author Posted September 18, 2014 The XT is perfect - Zee is for DH and I need to use the bike for trail more than true Enduro.So rather go for a bit of weight saving
nigelhicks Posted September 18, 2014 Author Posted September 18, 2014 wouldnt ride spank rims - I have a set of oozys on my spare xc wheelset at the moment and they weigh a ton and are soft as hell!
Sidewinder. Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 wouldnt ride spank rims - I have a set of oozys on my spare xc wheelset at the moment and they weigh a ton and are soft as hell! I don't know about oozy's but my subrosa's have taken unbelievable amount of abuse. I haven't heard any issue's with spikes either. Maybe the oozy'z are just too light
nigelhicks Posted September 19, 2014 Author Posted September 19, 2014 I don't know about oozy's but my subrosa's have taken unbelievable amount of abuse. I haven't heard any issue's with spikes either. Maybe the oozy'z are just too light I donno - but my spare ones are NOT light - built onto XT hubs with DT Swiss spokes - and they weigh a TON! .... So although Spank bars are cool - I am not a fan of the rims
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 I donno - but my spare ones are NOT light - built onto XT hubs with DT Swiss spokes - and they weigh a TON! .... So although Spank bars are cool - I am not a fan of the rims My subrosa's are heavy as well - like 580g per rim. But they're not really soft. I think it was a bit of a probelm in certain years when they tried a new alloy combination / built them a new and "innovative" way, but mine are certainly bomb-proof (at the moment)
RockCoach Posted September 23, 2014 Posted September 23, 2014 I donno - but my spare ones are NOT light - built onto XT hubs with DT Swiss spokes - and they weigh a TON! .... So although Spank bars are cool - I am not a fan of the rimsOozy's 26" are like 415g per rim. Ollie M raved about the 650B versions with Hope hubs after he did a few European enduros (EWS?) on them. The wife has some on her Pascoe and they are super light. My wide Subrosas in 650B are around 545g by comparison but I like it that way.
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