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Dream Bike, Dream Build, Nomad V6, Reviews, santa cruz - April 1, 2023

[Dream Bike] Santa Cruz Nomad Version 6

Over this past Winter, I spent a fair amount of time scheming up a new dream build for Spring. Last year I converted a Specialized Enduro into a mullet setup with WRP’s link, but this year I’ll be aboard my first dedicated mullet – a Santa Cruz Nomad version 6. The last time I owned a Santa Cruz was in 1999 on a bright red Bullet, which was my first “downhill” bike. Needless to say, some things have changed since then. Last year I tested the new Bronson and was very impressed with its greatly improved suspension. Right after my

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Dream Bike, fuel ex, Reviews, trek - December 9, 2022

[Dream Bike] Trek Fuel EX

A couple months ago, I was on the hunt for a new mid-travel personal bike and found myself largely unconvinced by most of the offerings on the market. Then a new, highly adjustable and longer in the tooth Trek Fuel EX was announced. When I reached out to Trek to inquire about testing one they offered to send a frameset for me to build out. On paper given that it had my ideal geometry, loads of adjustments (including leverage rate!), internal storage and the options of air or coil and mullet or straight 29″, this was the ultimate Swiss army

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