Been riding a first generation Nomad for about 4 years. Time to upgrade. Having trouble deciding between the new carbon Nomad and a Reign XO. Love my old Nomad but read that the 2nd generation Nomads had a little different ride. Not a fan of air shocks so I like the DXH coil option but the Giant seems like a pretty good deal.
Nomad Carbon:
Love my current Nomad and would love to shave a little weight and get more stiffness.
Parts swap would be a easier going to Nomad (new Joplin and drive train last year).
Used to the BB height so I hit my pedals in odd places on the DW bikes (Firebird and Reign tested on local trails).
Fairly steep price for frame.
Easy pivot maint but not sure about the carbon frame. I pretty rough on frames and don't want a rock taking a chunk out of it.
Giant Reign:
Price!!!
Bike rails. I like the better cornering ability...but not the BB height.
Aesthetically a little funky to me.
Would have to swap to a coil.
Anyone have any good time on these bikes that can add some good comparison data?
Nomad Carbon:
Love my current Nomad and would love to shave a little weight and get more stiffness.
Parts swap would be a easier going to Nomad (new Joplin and drive train last year).
Used to the BB height so I hit my pedals in odd places on the DW bikes (Firebird and Reign tested on local trails).
Fairly steep price for frame.
Easy pivot maint but not sure about the carbon frame. I pretty rough on frames and don't want a rock taking a chunk out of it.
Giant Reign:
Price!!!
Bike rails. I like the better cornering ability...but not the BB height.
Aesthetically a little funky to me.
Would have to swap to a coil.
Anyone have any good time on these bikes that can add some good comparison data?