Nice nomad for my wife

March 2, 2006, 11:23 p.m.

bcbud

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Joined: Feb. 29, 2004

How tall is your wife and what is the stand over height on that thing?

mtbskierdad

March 3, 2006, 6:31 a.m.

Slamigo

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Joined: Jan. 3, 2003

How tall is your wife and what is the stand over height on that thing?

My wife is about 5'5'' and this is a size small Nomad. The standover for all sizes is the same at 28.2''. That's a full 4'' lower than my medium VP-Free. The hump part on the Nomad is only right at the front of the bike, so it doesn't really affect the standover that much. This bike weighs a little over 36 lbs. That's not bad considering some of the beefy parts like a 6'' fork and Saint cranks. I switched out the 2.5'' tires for some 2.3'' ones. I actually think this bike is the perfect setup for her. I guess we'll find out this summer.

We're riding bicycles!!!

For sale: 5th element spring 425 lbs from a 2003 Bullit $40 shipping incl. PM me.

March 3, 2006, 7 a.m.

Random-Hero

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Joined: Nov. 20, 2002

One of the ugliest bikes I have ever seen, but hey, you bought it for your wife so good on you bud.

Clunking is for retards.

March 3, 2006, 9:13 a.m.

Straw

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Joined: Jan. 18, 2004

Bikes look way better when they're size small, eh?

Nice bike.

March 3, 2006, 9:54 a.m.

seand

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Joined: Nov. 23, 2002

Actually, I'm the lucky one. (as sappy as that sounds) My wife is due to have our 3rd kid next month and this bike is kind of encouragement for her to get back into shape and have some fun.
She has put up with a lot of crap from me and my toys. It was kind of cool to buy a nice bike for her for a change. She can't wait to get out riding. She keeps asking me if I'm jealous.

right on!

wicked bike for sure, and a very lucky woman to have a partner like you!