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26127 Hillside Cycling https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/26127/avatar/c50_pussycat_1381265100.jpg?1381265026 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/all 07/02/13 43 11 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/setup 2 10 1

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Parts	Brand	Model	Additional info
Frame	Santa Cruz	Nomad 3 Carbon	2015, size Large
Rear Shock	Cane Creek	Double Barrel Coil	350 spring
Fork	Marzocchi	350 NCR titanium
Headset	Chris King	InSet 3	Black
Handlebar	Renthal	FatBar Carbon	20 mm rise / 780 mm
Stem	Renthal	Apex	60 mm
Grips	ODI	SDG Hansolo Lock-On	Black/Fusion Gold
Brakes	Hope	Tech 3 E4	F: 203 mm / R: 183 mm
Brake Levers	Hope	Tech 3 E4	Goodridge hose
Shifters	Shimano	Saint M820 10spd	I-spec B mount
Rear Derailleur	Shimano	Saint RD-M820	Shadow+ 10 speed
Chainguide	Blackspire	DER Guide	Modified with roller
Cranks	Hope Technology	Cranks, black	175 mm
Chainrings / Sprocket	Other	Hope Retainer 32 N/W	Direct mount
Bottom Bracket	Hope Technology	Stainless Steel BB	68/73 mm
Chain	Shimano	XT HG95
Cassette / Rear Cog	Shimano	XT M771 11-36
Pedals	Shimano	XT M780
Front Rim	WTB	Frequency i25	No decals
Rear Rim	WTB	Frequency i25	No decals
Hubs	Hope Technology	Hope Pro 2 Evo	32 h, silver. Custom rear axle.
Spokes	DT Swiss	Competition DB	Silver
Front Tire	Schwalbe	Hans Dampf 2.35 Evo PaceStar	Tubeless
Rear Tire	Schwalbe	Hans Dampf 2.35 Evo PaceStar	Tubeless
Saddle	SDG	Circuit Ti Alloy	Fusion
Seatpost	9point8	Fall Line	150 mm
Seatpost Clamp	Other	Santa Cruz	30.9 mm post / 34.9 mm collar

General Info
Model Year	2015
Riding Type	Trail / All-Mountain
Weight	31 lb 11.9 oz (14400 g)
Additional Info	Photo: Natasja Jovic / Hillside Cycling. Bike builder: Leo Ranta / Hillside Cycling. Photo location: Marstrand, Sweden. This bike was built to replace my trusty old Santa Cruz Bullit. The parts are carefully selected to suit hard All Mountain / Enduro & Trail riding. Color matching the parts was hard, but I think we nailed it. The frame is protected with InVisiFrame bike shield. Visit us on: www.hillsidecycling.com Cheers! /Leo & Natasja UPDATE1(2015-08-15): New tyres, Maxxis Minion DHR2 2.3" 3C MaxxTerra UPDATE2(2016-04-30): New grips, matching black/fusion gold SDG Hansolo Lock-Ons by ODI. UPDATE3(2016-06-07): New tyres, back to Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35" PaceStar. Faster, lighter, but not better or worse wear rate than Maxxis (Rear tires only lasts for 4 months, guess I'm riding hard). UPDATE4: New dropper post, 9Point8 Fall Line 150 mm.

7 comments

26127 Hillside Cycling https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/26127/avatar/c50_pussycat_1381265100.jpg?1381265026 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/all 07/02/13 43 11 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/setup 2 10 1

Hillside Cycling

6/9/2015 1:18 PM

Short video from one of the trail rides with this Nomad. http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Lets-Ride,28995/Hillside-Cycling,26127

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34424 David.Max /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/David-Max,34424/all 03/09/15 1 16 62

David.Max

5/8/2015 2:20 PM

How is the handling with the 40mm offset on the 350 NCR? I've been thinking about using that fork, but I'm a little worried about it slowing the handling down to much. For comparison's sake the Pike is a 42mm offset and the 36 is 44mm. Giant chose to use a custom 46mm offset Pike on the Reign which also has a long wheelbase and 65 degree head angle which seems like it might make sense on a bike with this geometry.

I really wan to give the Marzocchi a try, but I'm not sure if it's the right choice for this bike. Any input you have would really be appreciated!

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26127 Hillside Cycling https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/26127/avatar/c50_pussycat_1381265100.jpg?1381265026 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/all 07/02/13 43 11 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/setup 2 10 1

Hillside Cycling

5/9/2015 12:44 AM

Hi, David. I really love the handling of the bike with the 350 NCR. I use the bike for enduro style trails and technical trails, where the quicker steering of the shorter offset is an advantage. I was first more worried of the Nomad's slack head angle, than the fork offset. After a few rides, I'm more than happy how good the bike handles. I found this article about fork offset, even if it's for 29:ers it's very interesting: http://blog.artscyclery.com/ask-a-mechanic/ask-a-mechanic-29er-forks-46mm-or-51mm-offset/

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34283 daveman /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/daveman,34283/all 02/26/15 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/daveman,34283/setup 3

daveman

5/5/2015 6:01 PM

the build looks sick but trim those cables!

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10102 dirty booger /images/default/avatar/c50.png https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/dirty-booger,10102/all 08/16/11 15 85

dirty booger

5/5/2015 10:46 AM

Size large with 350# spring? What is rider weight?

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26127 Hillside Cycling https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/26127/avatar/c50_pussycat_1381265100.jpg?1381265026 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/all 07/02/13 43 11 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Hillside-Cycling,26127/setup 2 10 1

Hillside Cycling

5/5/2015 10:50 AM

I'm 179 cm tall and I weight 68 kilos.

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94 iceman2058 https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/94/avatar/c50_johan_1385064431.jpg?1385063576 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/iceman2058,94/all 08/01/09 857 107 2946 1670 https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/iceman2058,94/setup 80 710 6131 197 34

iceman2058

5/5/2015 2:18 AM

Bike of the Day May 5, 2015!

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