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The Santa Cruz Nomad 2017 Carbon CC is indeed known for its impressive performance in bike parks and gravity-oriented riding. It is designed to excel in downhill sections and handle technical terrain with ease, making it a popular choice for riders seeking an aggressive and capable bike.In terms of its downhill capabilities, the Nomad 2017 Carbon CC lives up to its reputation as a "beast." Its carbon frame construction offers excellent stiffness and durability while keeping the weight relatively low, allowing for confident descents and enhanced control over rough trails. The bike's suspension system, featuring Santa Cruz's VPP (Virtual Pivot...

The Troy is an impressive trail bike, featuring a fifth-generation Split Pivot frame design with enhanced linkage, shorter chain stays, and an extended front center. Every size in the lineup boasts a 20mm longer top tube, showcasing Devinci's commitment to performance. Categorized as an all-mountain (AM) bike with slightly shorter legs, the Troy comes equipped with a high/low geometry flip chip and an asymmetrical rear end. Providing some context, my previous biking experience primarily revolved around downhill bikes known for their plush suspension and a stiff dirt jump bike. When I attempted to take my Intense Slopestyle bike to the...

While researching dirt jumping options, I stumbled upon this intriguing frame. Curiosity piqued, I delved into understanding the disparity between hardtails and dirt jumpers. Countless blog posts and forum comments attempted to explain the distinction, but personal comfort seemed to be the prevailing factor. Thus, I resolved to experience both firsthand to truly comprehend the dissimilarity. The frame in question is the P.Slope, tailor-made for enthusiasts who revel in slopestyle tricks and conquering lofty jumps at local dirt tracks. Boasting a rugged single pivot full suspension chassis centered around the BB, the P.Slope frame graciously affords 85mm of travel at...

This was my second dirt jump bike, following the Cove Sanchez. Compared to the Cove frame, this bike had a noticeable change in weight and a different feel, but it also offered a more comfortable size. Its lighter weight and really cool colors drew compliments from fellow riders. Despite my limited knowledge of dirt jumpers at the time, I thoroughly enjoyed riding it and it helped me gain confidence on the bike. On this bike, I did start replacing original parts with new parts to make it my own.  For those interested, the specs of the bike are as follows:"...