Nomad 6
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ALL THE TRAVEL AND MX WHEELS
Load up the van, hit the road, climb a mountain, hammer it back down, huck the gap, throw the bike back in the van, drive to the bike park and do laps on laps. Hell, you could even rock up to the startline of the world's wildest races. The Nomad’s forte is being ready and willing to go wherever, whenever. The only thing it needs is a rider willing to press send.
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Key Features:
Available in: | Carbon C and Carbon CC |
Wheel Size: | MX |
Front Travel: | 170mm |
Rear Travel: | 170mm |
Design Details
Design Details
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170mm travel
All the travel anyone needs in a single-crown bike intended for the steepest and deepest of trails.
Glovebox
Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Nomad's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse to keep your tools close to hand.
Proportional geometry
Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear centre grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics.
MX wheels
The mixed wheel configuration of a 29-inch wheel up front provides traction and stability, while the 27.5-inch rear wheel allows for quick back wheel steering and lifting. Mixing the best of both worlds.
Flip your chip
In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support.
Frame stiffness tuned by size
Bigger riders means bigger stresses on bigger frames. So we tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality.
Details matter
The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes.
R 6.199 € EUR 34.84 lbs / 15.8 kg | S 7.199 € EUR 34.3 lbs / 15.56 kg | GX AXS 8.499 € EUR 33.62 lbs / 15.25 kg | GX AXS RSV 9.799 € EUR 33.54 lbs / 15.21 kg | GX AXS Coil 8.499 € EUR 35.68 lbs / 16.18 kg | GX AXS RSV Coil 9.799 € EUR 35.6 lbs / 16.15 kg | X01 9.799 € EUR 33.56 lbs / 15.22 kg | X01 Coil 9.799 € EUR 35.3 lbs / 16.01 kg | X01 AXS RSV 12.499 € EUR 33.36 lbs / 15.13 kg | X01 AXS RSV Coil 12.499 € EUR 35.1 lbs / 15.92 kg |
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Materiale Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più | Materiale Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più | Materiale Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più | Materiale Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più | Materiale Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più | Materiale Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Per saperne di più | Materiale CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più | Materiale CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più | Materiale CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più | Materiale CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Per saperne di più | ||
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VPP™ Suspension
VPP™ Suspension
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VPP™
VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike a balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. The Nomad is exceptional at absorbing the biggest hits so its rider can charge harder, with more confidence, in the very worst terrain. But because it's still pedal efficient, getting up to the best, highest trails isn't a chore like some other bikes.
All the travel
If you're stomping gaps and stamping passports you're no stranger to travel. 170mm of 38mm diameter fork and 170mm of VPP™ rear suspension, compatible with both coil and air shocks.
Sensitivity and constant traction
On the Nomad, lowering the anti-squat reduced pedal kickback on big square-edge hits at speed, all while improving the overall sensitivity of the suspension to maintain traction at all speeds. Up and downhill.
Flat-out bump control and tracking
By reducing the starting leverage of the latest Nomad, we were able to improve body-weight influenced geometry stability throughout the travel. While reducing progression allowed the suspension to have consistently better tracking qualities throughout the stroke.
Built to last
Short, stout counter-rotating links connect the front and rear triangles to create an extremely robust chassis that reduces lateral flex. Simple expanding collet axles hold things together, pivots run on large diameter axles and bearings (which we offer free lifetime replacement for) and the lower link includes a grease-port for quick, easy maintenance.
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Reach | hi/lo | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
Stack | hi/lo | 616/618 | 625/627 | 638/640 | 656/658 | 670/672 |
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 63.8/63.5 | 63.8/63.5 | 63.8/63.5 | 63.8/63.5 | 63.8/63.5 |
Seat Tube Length | 380/380 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 | 500/500 |
Front Center | hi/lo | 770/770 | 799/799 | 826/826 | 855/855 | 886/886 |
BB Height | hi/lo | 346/343 | 346/343 | 346/343 | 346/343 | 346/343 |
BB Drop (front) | hi/lo | 27/30 | 27/30 | 27/30 | 27/30 | 27/30 |
BB Drop (rear) | hi/lo | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 |
Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1209/1209 | 1239/1240 | 1269/1270 | 1301/1302 | 1336/1337 |
Rear Center | hi/lo | 439/440 | 440/441 | 443/444 | 446/447 | 450/451 |
Head Tube Length | 90/90 | 100/100 | 115/115 | 135/135 | 150/150 |
Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 570/571 | 594/594 | 612/613 | 637/638 | 666/667 |
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77.2/77 | 77.4/77.2 | 77.9/77.6 | 77.8/77.5 | 77.7/77.5 |
Standover Height | hi/lo | 709/705 | 716/713 | 723/719 | 722/717 | 725/720 |
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
The Nomad is available in sizes small - extra extra large (S-XXL).
Maintenance Information
Learn how to service your upper and lower suspension links
Fill out our form for a fresh set of bearings
Take a look at additional tech info and exploded diagrams for the Nomad
How to find your serial number
Something not right? Use our warranty claim form to file a claim. We'll do everything we can to get you back to riding as fast as possible.
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If you have any other questions or would like to follow up on a warranty claim, contact our Warranty Department.
Nomad Tech Support
Suspension System | VPP |
Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
Seat Post | 31.6mm |
Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
Eye to Eye length | 230mm |
Stroke | 65mm |
Fork Compatibility | 170-180mm |
BB Shell | 73mm Threaded |
Max Tire Size | 2.5" |
Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 30x8 |
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 30x8 |
Brake Mount | 200 PM |
Fork Offset | 44mm |
Download the Nomad suspension setup guide to get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.