In the past, the NOMAD X01 would have been called a freerider. Nowadays, this category is almost inseparably mixed with enduro bikes. But what do we care about the naming of the category. What's important is what's happening on the trail, and that's where the NOMAD X01 impresses with its low center of gravity and first-class VPP rear end. With its balanced handling, riding the Santa Cruz NOMAD X01 feels really intuitive. In the saddle of the on very demanding single trails your bum will have a pleasant ride – and your back too. When the frame is Santa Cruz, its all about quality. The Carbon chassis is above average. On climbs, other bikes in the above 8000 Euro present a little better performance than the NOMAD X01. The Santa Cruz NOMAD X01 has still a ace up its sleeve. When it goes down the hill, the absolutely coherent geometry always makes you want to come back for more. Santa Cruz gives 25 years warranty on the bike.