Same travel on the fork, same rear end, same look. At first glance, the differences between Santa Cruz Megatower and Nomad are hard to spot. Who looks closer notices that the Nomad rolls on a mullet setup with a small 27.5 inch rear wheel. Anyone who has no concrete preferences when it comes to handling, can´t go wrong with the Nomad GX AXS. Because his handling is pleasantly balanced. The combination of high stack and short top tube makes the riding position pleasantly comfortable. On climbs, other bikes in the above 8000 Euro present a little better performance than the Santa Cruz Nomad GX AXS. For 9199 Euro , competitors usually deliver geometries with less fun potential. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Santa Cruz is behind its products. Caution when selecting the size: the Carbon frame sizing runs small.