Santa Cruz Nomad 2021 - First impressions & new bike day

[@theedmondsept]

After sitting it out for over 6 weeks due to my shoulder separation, I rode the past three days with no pain, so Rad to be able to ride my bike again. 170mm front and rear feels amazing, I have a Pivot Firebird 27.5 that I go everywhere with and you're going to love having the extra suspension support

[@mtb_alan]

Glad to hear you're back on the bike pain-free! I know that feeling. I have definitely been having a good time abusing the bigger travel. 😆

[@andyf3342]

I KNEW it! you’ve been waiting for the update on the Nomad. I have an old 2012 that I can’t quite part with, even though I mostly ride my 2019 Capra. The Nomad will not disappoint! Have fun!

[@mtb_alan]

Ha...yeah! I know you've been following the channel. Makes it an easy guess. 😆

[@famuse257]

Wow incredible video production for a relatively small channel! I love the video thanks for helping me make my night better

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! My pleasure.

[@michaeljosephocampo8732]

Congrats Alan for the new bike. Those bike prety sick.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Michael!

[@jesusrodrigues2471]

So cool Alan responds to a lot of comments on his videos, keeping that finger on the pulse of the streets.

[@mtb_alan]

😁

[@victorrafa6540]

Congratulations Alan. Look forward to see you out on the trails this year.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Victor! See you on the trails!

[@tontonmtb6333]

Been waiting for this! Congrats on the new bike. I’m always excited on new bike day vids.😁 Go hard on it🤘🏽

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Edward! Go HARD!

[@trailtalkmtb6603]

Looks awesome man! Have to say the videography and editing is on point!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! And thanks. 👊🏾

[@marklopez5267]

🍉 on deck! Congrats Alan, can't wait to see you shredding on the new Nomad 🤙🏽

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Mark!

[@RR-dr6pi]

Great review. I bought a 2021 Hightower carbon C S build and find it to be the closest I have come to owning a "quiver killer". I live on the west coast of BC, Canada. My local trails consist of long climbs with steep, rooty and rocky trails, freeride trails, more traditional DH trails as well a bike park (Coast Gravity Park). A bit of everything. It shreds it all. I have made a few changes to the bike but will be making more significant changes in the coming months. I will be getting the cascade components linkage and adding 10mm of travel up front. This will bring the bike from a 150mm and 140mm to 160mm and 150mm. I think this will truly make it the quiver killer. I love the responsiveness of the bike, the speed you can carry and how poppy it feels. Unheard of for a 29er a few years ago. My previous bike was a 2017 Transition Patrol and this bike makes the Patrol feel super dated. Thanks again for the video you are +1 subscriber.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks for subscribing! Ha! I think you kind of made yourself a Megatower. Sounds like a badass rig!

[@RR-dr6pi]

@@mtb_alan I love it. Other than adding travel the cascade components linkage really improves the shock performance. I know a few riders who have it and are stoked on what it does to the bike. The only other changes I have made are to swap out the brake levers from the Code R's to SRAM Guide Ultimate levers and changed to Renthal carbon bars. That Nomad looks unreal. Stoked to see more of your rides on it.

[@Pozitivi]

Oh this Santa Cruz Nomad 2021 bike looks so awesome! love it! keep it up bro :)

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Will do.

[@Pozitivi]

@@mtb_alan You're welcome 🤘 Maybe you would enjoy to watch my riding videos too :) 🤙🤙

[@camxhorne3094]

Pretty funny that I had a Bronson for the past 2 years, been on a Norco Sight for the past 6 months trying out a big 29er) which has totally sucked the fun out of riding for me, haven't enjoyed riding anywhere near as much since I sold my Bronson. So yesterday I managed to snag a Nomad (all the lil things I didn't like about the Bronson have been fixed on this rig) can't wait to get out on 27.5 bike again!!!

[@mtb_alan]

Nice!

[@twothemax8759]

Yewwww that Nomad is sick cant wait to see you shred on it

[@mtb_alan]

Yew!

[@lplacido61]

Hey Alan! Congrats on the new ride! She is suuure purty!! Be safe, have fun and ride hard!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Larry!

[@jondubya3664]

Congrats on the new bike! I had a feeling you were going to go with the Nomad and was looking forward to your first impressions.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Jon! I suppose it wasn't hard to predict, eh. 😆

[@VegasMike1904]

Awesome video, I love new bike days. Even when it's not me getting a new bike. I'm not usually a fan of brighter color bikes, but I'm really digging that color. The green and magenta look great together. Good choice Alan 🤙🏻

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Mike! TBH, I wanted the ox blood and only took the green because it was all I could get. But now, I’m stoked on the color and prefer it.

[@South_Van_Ilse_MTB]

Bike looks great Alan!! I was lookign at a Nomad but went with the Rocky Mountain Altitude A70 and I love it! Happy New Bike Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Thanks! That Altitude looks sick! Happy NBD to you too!

[@BrianVaughn]

I do really like that color. A buddy of mine rides a Nomad on our local trails. He is a park hound too so he thinks the pedaling trade off is worth it.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Brian! I wasn't stoked on the color until I saw it in person, and I've grown to love it. And indeed. As MTB Savant said, I'm not over-biked. I'm under-legged. 😆

[@TrailDogsMTB]

Looks like you tested it on all the spots 😂 Stoked for your new bike and the progression and confidence that big bikes bring!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Stoked I was able to get in so many days on the bike so soon.

[@TrailDogsMTB]

@@mtb_alan always nice! I’ve been wanting to hit up San Clemente again!

[@craigaguilar3932]

Congrats on the new whip! 🤙🏽

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Craig!

[@kotoucek89]

Thanks man! It’s a totally helpful video, cus I’m in same situation now. I hove my Bronson which I really love, but still thinking about more travel to smashing rock gardens even faster.

[@mtb_alan]

Glad it’s helpful! The Nomad def smashes through gardens faster. It’s also still really playful.

[@THESEGMENTPR]

Yes!!!!!! Loved the video as always bro. I got the pleasure of seeing you shred this bike first hand. That Nomad is 🔥🔥🔥Yeeewwwww!!!!!!!

[@mtb_alan]

Yeeewww! 🤘🏾

[@ManNomad]

I seriously doubt you will ever want another bike. I still prefer my 2013 Nomad2..yes..26" carbon monster with coil and DH rims for nimbleness (sketch) and trials with 4-6' drops to flat no problem. I just keep rebuilding it. Have always run 170 up front and work to get up hills but Nomads2's and the 2021 are both amazing enduro bikes. See ya on the trails. I'll be looking for the watermelon.

[@mtb_alan]

That’s rad that you are still killing it on that bike! I could probably run this bike for a long time, buuuuuut...new bikes are fun too. 😁

[@911Polini]

Nice!! u will have rad days with that machine!! the green hits me bulls eye..nice..

[@mtb_alan]

I'm stoked on it! Wasn't so sure about the color but I've fallen in love with it.

[@thomasoconnor1570]

Super rad review!! I traded my 2018 Nomad in for a 2020 Bronson. The Bronson is awesome, but as you said, I’m a gravity oriented guy. Up hill climbing efficiency isn’t such a priority for me-I also have a Heckler for this 😉. The Bronson’s cockpit and head tub angle isn’t working for me. I’m definitely stoked to get the new Nomad! Thank you for a great review! Stay strong and healthy Dr O!!! 🤙💪

[@mtb_alan]

My pleasure! I had a rad time with the Bronson. I did a few things to make it a bit more aggressive like a shorter stem and lower stack, more active suspension, etc. and it did great. The Nomad is definitely something I’ll be growing into.

[@kingdaniel69]

Yo Alan. Nothing beats new bike day. Enjoy the bike and keep on shredding.

[@mtb_alan]

You said it, Daniel! Will do. Go HARD! 🤘🏾😄

[@RadDadLife]

The Path Bike Shop is Rad. Going to buy my new Bronson R kit. Thanks for letting me know about the shop!

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Tell them I sent ya! I just rode the new Bronson in Sedona. I loved it! (Don’t tell my Nomad. 🤫)

[@RadDadLife]

@@mtb_alan dude they were awesome! So down to earth and that Bronson is Rad. So nimble but down to party! My last bike was the Nukeproof Giga and it was a monsters truck in comparison

[@mtb_alan]

@@RadDadLife Heckin' A! Love The Path! And indeed...the Bronson is sporty going up and burly on the way down!

[@roberttemme6162]

Congrats Alan! Looks like you made a good choice! Sick colors too. Happy New Year! Bob T.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Robert! Happy New Year!

[@switchbackswegly4868]

Congrats dude! That's a super sick bike. I hope to be able to get mine within a couple months.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Best of luck! 👊🏾 I was barely able to snag this one otherwise I would be waiting along with you.

[@dabbking]

I love the green pink but also love the red wine color. I wouldn’t know which one to pick.

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! I picked the one I could get the quickest. LOL!

[@dabbking]

@@mtb_alan haha in that case I would do the same I like both colors equally. I am debating on getting this bike, but I did just get a new bike so I am gonna ride my new bike for the spring and see how I like it. Great video by the way, answering all my questions about this bike.

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏾

[@BengLang84]

Nice Bike Alan and love the color! 😀 Happy New Year! 😀

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Alvin! Happy New Year! 🎉

[@antn8387]

I love the green color

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Me too!

[@jacksonmtb6603]

Super cool

[@mtb_alan]

Yew!

[@jimmansi1187]

I know you posted this a yr ago but that’s one beautiful bike & I hope you’re still enjoying it. After waiting almost 8 months I just picked up a Trek Top Fuel 9.8 trail bike & love it. New sub here from Philadelphia!

[@mtb_alan]

Yo! Thanks for subscribing! Glad you got your bike finally. And yes...I still love this bike. TBH, I wasn't in love with the color when I got it. It was all I could get what with supply chain issues. But now, I love the color!

[@dimitrithomas]

Holy smokes! That thing is dope!

[@mtb_alan]

I'm stoked!

[@ChefIan73]

Yeeeewwwwww! NBD is always AWESOME! My LBS got a few new Nomads in and that color way looks awesome in person! Congratulations and here’s to running into (not literally 🤣) you out there on the trails. 🤘🏽🍉🤘🏽

[@mtb_alan]

So stoked! Yeah...see you on the trails!

[@topspot4834]

Gorgeous bike. Looks a lot better with some dirt on it. I was gonna get that same one but was afraid after 6 months I'd be sick of the color. Ended up getting the new Mach 6 but really love that Nomad.

[@mtb_alan]

That’s funny. I wasn’t stoked on the color but couldn’t get the ox blood. And it’s grown on me and I like it more each time I see it. 😆

[@hopooba]

Congratulations!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 🎉

[@JaredHoff]

Badass man 🤙🏻 I’ve just recently realized I’m more of an “Enduro” than “Trail” rider and I have a Enduro bike on order from my local shop.

[@mtb_alan]

Love it!

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Loving your new Nomad, the color is really outstanding. Looks like you picked the right rig to grow into your jumping progression. I'm sure it builds confidence with its bigger feel and deeper travel. Loved this video Alan, ride on...

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I wasn't into the color at first, but I love it now. And well-put about growing into it. Not everybody understands that. Glad you dug the vid!

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

@@mtb_alan I'm probably in the same spot as you as far as jumping. Was progressing more until I recently crashed and messed up my wrist in landing. Hopefully a couple more weeks I'll be back. Progression and growth, takes time and some crashing.

[@mtb_alan]

Sorry to hear. Hope you heal up well. 👊🏾

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

@@mtb_alan Appreciate it.

[@thomasnewman7982]

Hell yeah the new bike is so sick🤘

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! I’m so stoked!

[@alexkeyes1706]

My girlfriend rode carwreck the other day, between that and the new bike I think you have some motivation to make another video, full pull on carwreck no skidmarks.

[@mtb_alan]

I definitely need to hit it again...and not bring so much dirt down with me. 😆

[@davidmadden8967]

Mad video, great presentation and a real review, not just a pile of numbers 🤙

[@mtb_alan]

🙏🏾

[@TheCrashingDad]

dude.. that switchback at 9:02 was BANANAS! NO REGERTS!

[@mtb_alan]

NO REGERTS! 😆 You know how to read GoPro footy. Glad you appreciated that.

[@Mvls27]

@@mtb_alan Which trail is this?

[@mtb_alan]

​@@Mvls27 Are you talking about the one at 9:02?

[@TuckerParrisTAPForge]

Finally! Nomad is king!!!

[@mtb_alan]

It destroys!

[@TuckerParrisTAPForge]

Oh now.... LT link

[@AdamMock]

Congrats! Love those colorways! 🔥😍 ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@jordanr2316]

Just ordered one of these bad boys, local store can’t get one in until may but it will be worth the wait!

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Yeah, I barely got my knuckles on this one.

[@jordanr2316]

@@mtb_alan it looks awesome man! Great video thank you

[@mtb_alan]

@@jordanr2316 👊🏾

[@andyginther8562]

So rad and congratulations buddy! You are rolling a dream bike my man! Stoked to see what you and that majestic steed will get into this year.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Andy! Definitely a dream bike!

[@donbenincasa7442]

Congratulations...Sick bike!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@chriswoodard8813]

Do you want to honk they will be updating the Bronson next year? I have the V2 Bronson with upgrades and a160 fork. Was thinking of upgrading to the V3 but might wait a year if they will be be coming out with a new one next year.

[@mtb_alan]

I think there's a good chance. Santa Cruz is generally on a 3-year cycle.

[@ryanoldham5983]

Cool bike, looks awesome 👏

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks!

[@trentpalacki3723]

So glad u got a real bike. Too many ppl are lazy and get ebikes these days.

[@mtb_alan]

Eh...your views on ebikes might be outdated.

[@jackjohn4585]

@@mtb_alan If you bought a mtb that doesnt have a motor on it then you are on the right side of history 👊🏼

[@mtb_alan]

@@jackjohn4585 🤔

[@MTBraging]

Love new bike day. Just acquired a Ripmo V1 from a slash and I’ve also just completed about 100 miles of smash testing. Fricjen love it. I was choosing between Bronson and Ripmo. See you out there 🤘❤️

[@mtb_alan]

Heck yeah! Both great bikes!

[@MTBraging]

@@mtb_alan 👊gave you a positive shout out on my recent channel vid under machete 🤘😎

[@mtb_alan]

👊🏾

[@adventuresincameronology2517]

My dream bike 👍🏼

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@elpina587]

Soft puckered 🤣 170 travel with steeper head angle sound ready for the chunky stuff and jumps Bike looks so fun

[@mtb_alan]

😂 Most definitely. 🤘🏾

[@chrismichael3916]

Congrats on the new bike man! I see lots of rad days in your future🤘

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Chris! Indeed! 🤘🏾

[@kyleh7078]

I just sold my 19 Nomand and plan on picking up the new nomad as well. Congrats.

[@mtb_alan]

Bromads!

[@jrig92]

Sweet bike man! Also upgrading from Bronson to Nomad. Lol ordered the same build but in Ox Blood. My Bronson was maxed out with tokens. 😂

[@mtb_alan]

Nice! That ox blood is pretty sick!

[@dadventuretv2538]

Congrats man. Looks like I have to put up some new vids to keep the Bronson flag flying. Lol. Love those colors. Reminds me of the 80s and freestylin’. Looking forward to your upcoming vids. 🤘🤙

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! I look forward to them! Diggin' the colors!

[@zhangtao2000]

I really like the color!

[@mtb_alan]

Me too!

[@collinmcballin]

San Clemente was soooooo sick that day!

[@mtb_alan]

Yeah it was! Looking forward to going back.

[@brettn4337]

Hey nice bike Alan. Looking forward to you riding it at the bike parks. Keep up the good work champion

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Brett! I'm extra stoked for bikepark season! Will do. 👊🏾

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Damn dude! What a bike!!!

[@mtb_alan]

I'm stoked on it!

[@WilliamTruett]

You need to do a trail ride with the outsider on his izzo with that beast

[@mtb_alan]

Oh man...we'd never see each other. 😆

[@WilliamTruett]

@@mtb_alan and do a follow up ride at Snow Summit

[@nofacemtb9481]

Enjoy the new bike Alan. Try to keep it "scratch free!!!!!" :)

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! Will do. Hopefully the racer tape will help with that.

[@marz3220]

What size did you get? I'm 5'10 and am in between a Medium and Large. I want to get the Nomad and my buddies have said to get a large.

[@mtb_alan]

Hey there. I would say it depends on how you ride now, how you want to progress your riding, and what trails you're riding. I'm 5'5" and between Small and Medium. I am willing to sacrifice some playfulness at medium speeds for the performance at bikepark speeds since I spend about half the year riding bikepark. There are of course other factors you could consider. Ideally, you would demo/rent each size and see what you like. Hope that helps.

[@marz3220]

@@mtb_alan Yeah definitely! Thanks for the tips! I just need to find a local spot that has demos. It’s been a bit tough because some shops aren’t doing demos due to everything going on.

[@haydensupple7225]

Sick nomad! I'm so jealous! Awesome vid dude

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Hayden!

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

By the way, failed to mention it, but the thumbnail is pure fire man, great capture!!!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! 🙏🏾 Katy captured the raw image.

[@dannystone4566]

I changed mine to the industry nine carbon wheels and burgtec carbon handle bars

[@stewiejonza1363]

You can put a coil in the back of the nomad right?? I have a 2019 bronson. Been looking to upgrade. Pretty much the same as you. More than happy to put up with a more painful climb for a much more fun downhill. The Bronson is still an awesome bike but I want a bit more travel in the rear.

[@mtb_alan]

💯

[@Marcopolomtb]

Digging the new Nomad...👊🏽 Great color choice....🤟🏽

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I wanted the ox blood originally, but the watermelon has really grown on me.

[@jadonlawrence5416]

Sick bike. Question for you: how often do you ride in San Clemente?

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Jadon! I've only ridden there once, but I sure do plan to hit it again soon.

[@chameleonpogono]

Nice looking bike! Santa Cruz makes good bikes. I want to get one of those AXS dropper posts. I sold my old bike and was able to get the AXS upgrade kit for my HD5 (just the derailleur and controller). You will sell your old bike quick. Took me 3 days to sell my old Scott.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! The AXS shifter and derailleur would be the only upgrade I'd wanna make at the moment.

[@chameleonpogono]

@@mtb_alan I haven't used it on my bike yet. I just installed it and it is winter here.☹ I've demoed a bike with it and liked it. Controller buttons worked well with my RA.

[@drewpat44]

I want a bronson so bad. How was your purchase experience at the Path? Bought a Giant 29er from them back in summer and it was seriously hard to find a bike I liked. They had no Santa Cruz in stock then so I settled.

[@mtb_alan]

My experience at The Path was great! But bikes are hard for everybody to get right now. Customers are best off putting in orders and hanging on for a while if you wanna get a hold of a new Santa Cruz.

[@drewpat44]

@@mtb_alan they are an awesome shop, always love heading there. Looking forward to getting back into a full sus bike soon.

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@adamneulander]

goddamn axs drivetrain and dp, fox factory 38 and x2, cc frame, thats an insane bike!

[@mtb_alan]

I’m in love!

[@micahputrasahan]

have you tried a 29” wheel bike? if so, what made you pick the nomad over the megatower?

[@mtb_alan]

I have. I think if I were racing a lot, the Megatower would make more sense. But the Nomad is gonna be more fun to throw around. A mulleted Megatower sounds like fun tho.

[@renob8172]

Hey such a rad bike, congrats! I am trying to figure out if i need a bronson or a nomad. Just starting out but would also go to bikeparks. Like having enough reserve, but it should also be versatile to play and do manuals with it. So start with a lighter version like the Bronson in XL (i‘m 6.1) or directly get the big bike in Large?

[@mtb_alan]

Hey! Thanks for the question. It really depends on what and how you ride most of the time. TBH, the Bronson did everything I wanted to do really well, and I might have been fine to stick with it. It's a do-anything bike that does most things really well. I wanted to grow my riding some and start hitting bigger things and also wanted something that would handle bigger hits and chunk like I find at the DH tracks at my local bike park. The Bronson can do this, but the Nomad is better suited for it...but I'm paying for it on the climbs. Don't get me wrong, for a 170/170 brawler, the Nomad climbs just fine, but I'm not gonna be towards the front on the climb like I was on the Bronson. Ideally though, you can get a demo on both bikes. Hope that helps.

[@renob8172]

@@mtb_alan Thanks man, yes demo both would be great, maybe i have to earn that bike first.. but on the other side, who wants to pedal uphill anyway?

[@MattyOutdoors86]

Awesome Alan! LOVE the watermelon color scheme. That bike is dreamy. Hopefully I run into you soon on the OC trails.

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks Matthew! I'm so stoked on the Nomad.

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Congrats on the new bike! I look forward to you the vids it will inspire. And the HARD merch is great too :)

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Go HARD!

[@tonwhelan]

Such chill videos Alan, love the channel and thats an amazing bike. Greetings from the emerald Isle 👍

[@mtb_alan]

Glad you dig it. Thanks for subscribing! 🙏🏾

[@dougcronkhite2113]

SOOOO jealous.. My bike is still 3 weeks out last I checked. I went with the 2021 Trek Slash 9.8 GX..

[@mtb_alan]

Dang...sorry to hear that. I got lucky and _barely_ got my hands on that. Otherwise, I'd be waiting too.

[@dougcronkhite2113]

@@mtb_alan I ordered it end of September.. I'm in the home stretch!

[@mtb_alan]

🤞🏾

[@dougcronkhite2113]

@@mtb_alan NBD was yesterday! It arrived. So happy right now!

[@mtb_alan]

Yeeeew!

[@Brandonilic-movetoLA]

That trail at 5:50 was sick where is that?

[@mtb_alan]

That's Chutes Ridge in Santiago Oaks in Orange California.

[@MacGyverDad]

No Regerts!!! Congrats on the new toy! I’m sporting the Hightower and can only imagine what 170mm feels like flying down Chutes. I rode a Megatower at Waterworks and it was fun on those jump lines! Stay Rad 🤘🏼

[@mtb_alan]

NO REGERTS! 😆 It's squoooosh! Love it.

[@foxykc]

Really good video. I swear if I'm out in southern Orange County and I hear that laugh I'm going to know it's Alan. I'm bike shopping so this was very useful information to consider. Santa Cruz 5010 is the top of the list. Because I'm kind of a climbing Queen

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾😆 That 5010 does look pretty rad. See you on the trail!

[@ham8005]

Sick bike😎

[@mtb_alan]

🤘🏾

[@trxlmtb]

So Rad! Welcome to the 170/170 club... it's soooo goooooood

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! I love it. 170/170 Club for Life!

[@trxlmtb]

I have a shout-out for you in my first vid, I’d love it if you have a chance to check it out!

[@trialsrob214]

Cool, if I chose a bike based on color it would be the 2020 high tower or the 2021 nomad, great to hear it’s a cool bike congratulations

[@mtb_alan]

Santa Cruz definitely has some good colors right now.

[@xandercl1819]

Nice build! I dont like the color but to each his own.

[@mtb_alan]

Fair enough!

[@the3rddeck78]

The color is RAD ...!!! But then again, I'm an 80's kid !!

[@maritimeshreds2049]

Sweet ride man. I can't to see shred the trails on it.

[@mtb_alan]

Yew! Shred-mode activated.

[@maritimeshreds2049]

@@mtb_alan I meant to say I can't wait to see you shred the trails on it lol.

[@mtb_alan]

😆 I got you.

[@marcusarr]

Great vid. 👍 what brand is your Apple Watch case. 👍

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! It's the RhinoShield Crash Guard. 👍🏾

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Rad video man, have a rad day too

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Will do.

[@WildMeff]

Solid analysis, surprised you didn't mention the decision to stay 27.5, as it seems like everyone is gravitating to 29'ers now. Was that a conscious choice? FWIW, I ride 27.5+ as well so I like it :)

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I figured the wheel size discussion could happen in the comments if the Crew was curious. 😉

[@RbrtMc1]

how's the adder green in hand? is it really a bright green? can't decide which one to get between this and the oxblood color

[@mtb_alan]

It’s bright green. 🟩

[@ricardozavala9729]

What the weight on it ? I have an Ibis Ripmo V2 that weights about 33.5 pounds cubit heavy all carbon but I do still climb more than 5k in a regular basis with some awesome decents, size Large.

[@mtb_alan]

It’s about 32.5 lbs. in the setup I have. Note that I kept my carbon wheels from the Bronson.

[@ricardozavala9729]

@@mtb_alan wow than the actual frame might be slightly heavy, mine is almost 34 pounds with aluminum wheels and GX drivetrain, thinking of the reserve wheels next and XX1, how you like your reserves ? You would trade it for something else ?

[@mtb_alan]

Also I that 38 fork. The thick ass tire meat might also play a role. I love the SC Carbon Reserve wheels. Great feel, and hella tough. These have a couple thousand miles on them and so far, they haven’t even needed to be trued.

[@elf19-82]

Hello! What size and riders height? Thanx

[@mtb_alan]

Ha! I always forget to say those things. 5’5”. Size medium.

[@robsindik]

Sweet ride! Looks like a fun bike!

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! Definitely a blast!

[@sr20drft]

How tall are you ? I ordered size M at 169cm . Ism a bit worried with the size

[@mtb_alan]

I'm 164cm and I'm towards the shorter side of the medium range. You should be good. 👍🏾

[@sr20drft]

@@mtb_alan thank you very much, we’re both pretty small 😁🤙🏼

[@mtb_alan]

😆

[@maxwalker9990]

Sick rig dude! I was given the opportunity to get any Santa Cruz for 20% off for 2021 race season. I looked at the Bronson and nomad, and somehow I ended up with a megatower that comes in February! Figured the 29 will have advantages for stability and rollover, and that low BB height will still let me smack corners, so I’m stoked!

[@mtb_alan]

Boom! Great choice! Nomad for the grins. Megatower for the wins. 🤘🏾 (And you could always see about making it a Mulletower.)

[@maxwalker9990]

@@mtb_alan Alr got a 27.5 wheel for it...

[@mtb_alan]

Oh dang! 🚀

[@mistermerita341]

Nice watermelon color. Good pick..

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I love it.

[@jgaronbars]

congrats on the new bike! may I ask what is the frame size of your bike? Thank you. 🙂

[@mtb_alan]

Thanks! I run size medium.

[@jgaronbars]

@@mtb_alan looking great! thanks! 🙂