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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 1, 2015 14:34:28 GMT
Has anyone ridden both? I'm undecided which one to buy.
I got to give this DVO build a test ride recently....
Any comments on which you prefer welcome.
Cheers Lee
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Post by marsbarman on Oct 1, 2015 14:57:37 GMT
Having extensively ridden neither of those bikes, I'd say demo them both for a while. Personally I'd go with the tracer, it's not something you see everyday.
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Post by typer on Oct 1, 2015 15:10:08 GMT
I seen a tracer like that at the Hamsterley TT a couple of weeks back....... they look so good in the metal  |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 1, 2015 15:58:11 GMT
Hmm..being a Nomad owner gen 1.alu frame ..it depends which model you are riding .Ive had mine from new in 2007
I tried a carbon framed Nomad a couple of years back and it has a completely different feel ..not neccessarily better .
It also depends on what you want it for / type of riding
Mine is a bit long in the tooth now ..technology has passed it by ..but I still love riding it ..
People will be bored shitless of me saying this ..but the best bike in the Santa Cruz stable right now ( imo) ..is the carbon 5010 ..I had one for a week and it blew me away ..even with less travel I found it to be a much more capable machine .
I haven't tried a Tracer ..so can't comment
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Post by marsbarman on Oct 1, 2015 17:48:27 GMT
Damn that Intense. My next bike will definitely be an Intense.
Basically, get the intense.
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Post by rossco832 on Oct 1, 2015 17:51:02 GMT
They look fairly identical
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 2, 2015 7:48:12 GMT
Have ridden both on the same day, yep. And come the demo next year i'll ride them again, more extensively. Great bikes. The tracer (carbon) was superb. It was the only bike that has come close to me thinking i could sell my bike for. Still might. I felt like i was riding a BMX. It was soooo much fun. I couldn't stop smiling. Throwing it around everywhere. The nomad, felt a bit less playful and i wasn't happy with the setup. I felt like i was nowhere near it's limits because i just wasn't getting a long with it. Thought i was much slower. Checked my times and there was something stupid like 0.5 secs slower on the stages. So.....i think it could be quite a bit faster. Not the best review of both i know... I'll leave this up there for now.  
Thanks for the info. I got the same feeling from the Carbon DVO tracer, it felt short and easy to throw around. I'm yet to ride the Nomad so I think I really need to book a demo before deciding.
Cheers Lee
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 2, 2015 7:50:03 GMT
Damn that Intense. My next bike will definitely be an Intense. Basically, get the intense. Bolt a pair of ENVE wheels on most bikes and they'll look the nuts, worth an extra £1700 though, I'm not sure! |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 2, 2015 7:56:18 GMT
Don't let Beans hear you say that ..haha
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Post by typer on Oct 2, 2015 7:57:00 GMT
Btw Cyclefix in Birtley have a Nomad to demo for 40 quid a day if you want to give it a shot |
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Post by hodgy on Oct 2, 2015 7:59:58 GMT
The Bike Place at Kielder might be able to help you there ..'Cruz dealer but in not sure if they have a demo Nomad in stock at the moment
01434 250457
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 2, 2015 8:30:57 GMT
The Bike Place at Kielder might be able to help you there ..'Cruz dealer but in not sure if they have a demo Nomad in stock at the moment 01434 250457 Cheers |
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Post by beansontoast on Oct 2, 2015 12:22:59 GMT
Got my eyes on A Nomad myself.
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Post by beansontoast on Oct 2, 2015 15:45:52 GMT
Got my eyes on A Nomad myself. The tank getting too heavy? No mate, love the Mega. Waiting to see the new one in November and I'll decide then if I'm staying with Nukeproof or going for A Nomad.. |
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Post by beansontoast on Oct 2, 2015 15:46:40 GMT
Bolt a pair of ENVE wheels on most bikes and they'll look the nuts, worth an extra £1700 though, I'm not sure! £1700???! That for one? Mine, including tyres etc cost the best part of 3k.. Don't regret it one bit either. |
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Post by kalli on Oct 2, 2015 21:20:59 GMT
Trancer.... as a women I have a good eye for a great frame
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2015 8:47:57 GMT
The Tracer just looks the utter dogs...haven't rode either, but I'm a fan of being a bit different, too.
More and more SC's about all the time, there is a reason, I know - but the Tracer is a proper head turner.
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Post by Euan on Oct 4, 2015 12:06:48 GMT
I just don't like the tracer, it's got far too much going on, if it were my money I'd demo the Nomad
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 5, 2015 8:28:39 GMT
Mine, including tyres etc cost the best part of 3k.. Don't regret it one bit either.
The option to upgrade to the Enve wheels is £1700 on the Nomad.
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Post by beansontoast on Oct 5, 2015 9:50:08 GMT
Mine, including tyres etc cost the best part of 3k.. Don't regret it one bit either.
The option to upgrade to the Enve wheels is £1700 on the Nomad.
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Post by beansontoast on Oct 5, 2015 12:23:53 GMT
I'm guessing the hubs are Hope or DT Swiss?
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 5, 2015 12:32:49 GMT
It doesn't say....
Wheels
I'll Keep The Standard Option -£1,700.00
Enve Carbon AM-M70
Rim Upgrade
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 6, 2015 10:21:34 GMT
Update....
I've decided to go with the Intense and might have found a frame in my size.
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 6, 2015 12:15:22 GMT
Good choice. When do the 2016 Intense's come out? What spec are you getting?
The 2016 bikes will be available in the UK from November according to Gravitate cycles. I'm looking at getting the 2015 pro build then looking to upgrade the wheels next year.
I much prefer the 2015 colour options to the 2016, have you seen the 2016? The red looks a lot brighter.
www.intensecycles.com/bikes/tracer-275c
Cheers Lee
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Post by leedodds1 on Oct 6, 2015 14:09:49 GMT
That's the top build so around 9k going off 2015 prices. The Pro should be around £5500.
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