Strengths: Can do it all. Possible to build 29 lb bike. Confidence inspiring.
Weaknesses: Price, cable guides aren't great. Black ano finish seems to scratch & rub easily. Bike gets dented because you start thinking you are Steve Peat, go too fast, then remembering you are not Steve Peat crash in a bloody heap!
Overall: I love this bike - Although its not perfect. You can do lots of fast, steep crazy stuff. It is great for Afan, Ae, Interleithen and Morzine. If you dont ride stuff like that than get a Blur or Intense 5.5. I rode my old SC Superlight last week and it feels like a light weight precision scalpel compared to the relatively chainsaw feel of Nomad.
Another option is to get a Spec Enduro pro which has an equally great ride and will cost a lot less ££.
