These are all $2k used I had a 2015 Nomad C sold it to get a newer bike the Specialized and Yt are 2020 while the 5010 is a 2022 but it’s 100+ miles away. I got into mtb 4 months ago rode a few black diamonds at my local trail want to hit the bike park this summer want a light bike but also like the travel I had on my nomad (160 front 8.5 x 2.5 rear) and the weight of it felt nice don’t know what to choose they all look solid
by Regera16
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5010 for my money- prefer the RS and SC frames are bomb proof
+1 for SC. Love my Hightower
5010 is an other category travel wise
try to make up your mind what kind of ride you want to have – 29er long travel will feel quiet different then a 27 5er with short travel, do you want your bike to excell on flowy trails and longer pedal sessions or in the park and on the chunky bits
and most importantly what do the trails in your area/ your are going to ride most look like and what bike is the best fit for those trials
How tall are you and what sizes are the bikes? Fit is most important then decided which geometry and suspension suits your needs best.
It could be true that non of these bikes are your best bet. Personally I will never compromise on either fit or correct geo/travel numbers. It’s vital both boxes are ticked imo.