Nomad V3 DJ/Pump Track/Bar bike 3
9/5/2024 6:54pm
I decided to steal 27.5" wheels off this bike so I can have a dedicated pump track wheel/tire set for my Scout, and this bike got a pair of 26" DT FR2050 wheels I had in my garage along with DMR Moto DJs (fantastic tires). It has front brake because I want to learn fakie nose manual
Modification to reduce travel and alter leverage curve/rate
As it was built originally
I decided to steal 27.5" wheels off this bike so I can have a dedicated pump track wheel/tire set for my Scout, and this bike got a pair of 26" DT FR2050 wheels I had in my garage along with DMR Moto DJs (fantastic tires). It has front brake because I want to learn fakie nose manual
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Santa Cruz
Nomad 3 Carbon
Size large, seat tube trimmed by 27mm or so, it's on borrowed time so I'm not concerned about warranty at this point
Frame:
Santa Cruz Nomad 3 Carbon.
Misc: Size large, seat tube trimmed by 27mm or so, it's on borrowed time so I'm not concerned about warranty at this point
Rear Shock
FOX
FLOAT X2 Factory 2016
Rear Shock:
FOX FLOAT X2 Factory 2016
Fork
Fox
36
Kind of a mut... mix&match of various NA1 and NA2 parts. Lowered it to 130-ish using a 160-mm airshaft. Had to use an MRP Fulfill since the piston seal sits above the transfer slot.
Fork:
Fox 36.
Misc: Kind of a mut... mix&match of various NA1 and NA2 parts. Lowered it to 130-ish using a 160-mm airshaft. Had to use an MRP Fulfill since the piston seal sits above the transfer slot.
Headset
Cane Creek
40
Headset:
Cane Creek 40
Handlebar
DEITY
One of few parts that I actually purchased for this bike
Handlebar:
DEITY.
Misc: One of few parts that I actually purchased for this bike
Stem
Syntace
MegaForce 2
Stem:
Syntace MegaForce 2
Grips
ODI
AG-2
Old worn grips from my trail bike
Grips:
ODI AG-2.
Misc: Old worn grips from my trail bike
Brakes
Shimano
XTR M9000
Brakes:
Shimano XTR M9000
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR M9000
Brake Levers:
Shimano XTR M9000
Shifters
Shimano
Zee
Shifters:
Shimano Zee
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
ZEE
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano ZEE
Chainguide
MRP
Chainguide:
MRP
Cranks
Race Face
Atlas
Cranks:
Race Face Atlas
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Other
Bottom Bracket
Other
Bottom Bracket:
Other
Chain
SRAM
11spd
Old chain off of my current trail bike. It works just fine
Chain:
SRAM 11spd.
Misc: Old chain off of my current trail bike. It works just fine
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
GX 7-speed
I'm old and weak - I need gears
Cassette / Rear Cog:
SRAM GX 7-speed.
Misc: I'm old and weak - I need gears
Pedals
Other
Pedals:
Other
Front Rim
DT Swiss
FR2050
Front Rim:
DT Swiss FR2050
Rear Rim
DT Swiss
FR2050
Rear Rim:
DT Swiss FR2050
Hubs
DT Swiss
240
Hubs:
DT Swiss 240
Spokes
DT Swiss
Spokes:
DT Swiss
Front Tire
DMR
Moto DJ
Front Tire:
DMR Moto DJ
Rear Tire
DMR
Moto DJ
Rear Tire:
DMR Moto DJ
Saddle
Nukeproof
Horizon
Saddle:
Nukeproof Horizon
Seatpost
Race Face
Saddle clamp off of an OneUp dropper happened to bolt on, and it lowered the saddle another 1/2"
Seatpost:
Race Face.
Misc: Saddle clamp off of an OneUp dropper happened to bolt on, and it lowered the saddle another 1/2"
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Seatpost Clamp:
Other
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2014
Model Year:
2014
Riding Type
Dirt Jump/Urban
Riding Type:
Dirt Jump/Urban
Weight
28 lb 8 oz (12,927 g)
Weight: 28 lb 8 oz (12,927 g)
Additional Info
The bike was my general trail bike/daily driver from Jan 2016 to May 2022. It was two-generations old at the time of its retirement, looked bad cosmetically with clear coat flaking, and Covid bike boom was long gone, so rather than spending money refurbishing only to sell it for a few Pesos, I decided to repurpose it. Made a bolt-on shock driver and a 40-mm yoke/extension with scrap steel, which reduced the rear travel to 120-ish mm and got rid of the bike's horrendous flip-floppy leverage curve. The bike was cobbled together mostly with spare parts so there are many odd/questionable component choices, but it rides just fine. This bike actually suits me better than a real dirt jumper because I'm old and whatever skill I learn on a nimble light bike doesn't translate well to my trail riding.
Additional Info:
The bike was my general trail bike/daily driver from Jan 2016 to May 2022. It was two-generations old at the time of its retirement, looked bad cosmetically with clear coat flaking, and Covid bike boom was long gone, so rather than spending money refurbishing only to sell it for a few Pesos, I decided to repurpose it. Made a bolt-on shock driver and a 40-mm yoke/extension with scrap steel, which reduced the rear travel to 120-ish mm and got rid of the bike's horrendous flip-floppy leverage curve. The bike was cobbled together mostly with spare parts so there are many odd/questionable component choices, but it rides just fine. This bike actually suits me better than a real dirt jumper because I'm old and whatever skill I learn on a nimble light bike doesn't translate well to my trail riding.
9/5/2024 6:54pm
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