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Why not? Taiwanese companies make a similar product at a lower price. It's an obvious comparison to make. The South wheels do look very decent, but in that price bracket they go up against the likes of Nox Composites, etc. so there's lots of shopping around to do.

They very nearly went bust in the mid-90's, and they weren't really much of a player until Merida bought into them in '01 and the marketing started. The mere fact that Pyga (an incredibly young company) are being compared to the likes of Specialized (albeit, locally) tells me that Pat & co. are very much on the right track. They have a great range of bikes now, and are starting to release some brilliant parts (specifically the latest hubs and wheels). I see it growing into something worthwhile if they plot their entry into the international markets well.

We've also had many US born entrepreneurs starting brands for bikes made in Taiwan before... Specialized is one of them.

It's also the fastest striking snake on earth and can strike objects 3 times its body length away. They may be lazy, but they are damned dangerous!

LOL. Where I live, the pythons staple diet is stray cat (with the occasional dog included). Seriously!

This bike makes me want to do something silly with my wallet. But I'll miss my oneten29 too much!

Colour looks good! WRT anodizing alloy frames, just be aware that the resultant surface hardening has been linked to accelerated fatigue strength reduction, particularly in machined parts. Did they use a chromatic or sulfuric anodizing?

Easy tiger, it's a Pyga

I haven't drilled yet. I need to get a longer cable and housing first. I think there's room to run the cable between the frame and the linkage, otherwise under the BB up the back. I'll look at the options before I drill, because I may just decide to leave it routed like it is - doesn't really bother me too much.

Here's the pic they sent. I think you're correct, drill mid-way between the 2 lines. I have a packet of rubber grommets I got from an electrical wholesaler - pretty common. I plan to use a small plastic wedge to seat one into the frame, and then some lube to help the cable housing get through http://i57.tinypic.com/9kxvns.jpg

I'm going to make up some clamps to accommodate 3 cables on the down tube, or just cable tie it to one of the existing cables there. Will then run the dropper cable off the side, under the BB, and up into the new hole.

I got an answer from them: "You can drill a hole in the rear of the seat tube to add routing for a stealth dropper. The cable will then run through this hole and underneath your seat tube. Place some masking tape on the rear of the seat tube, next to the HD mount. Make a horizontal line with a pencil on the back of the seat tube in line with the bottom of the HD derailleur mount. Make another horizontal line 10-15 mm below that. Make a vertical line crossing through these, ensuring it is centered on the seat tube. Use 3mm bit to make a pilot hole in the centre of the vertical line. Use an 8mm bit to widen the pilot hole and tilt the drill handle towards the floor to bevel the inside top face and outside lower face, which will make it easier to route your cable through. Deburr the edges with a small file, so the hole does not damage your cable."

Please post if you find some info on this. I have the same question as I'd like to route my dropper post cable internally. I'm just petrified of drilling my Pyga.

I'm still quite new to the site. Been riding bikes since I was 2, raced BMX when I was a lightie, and been on mtb for the past 26 years - got my first mtb in '89! First mtb race was on a solid steely with toe clips, at Irene. No front shocks in those days Very cool site and community you've got here.

I cross my cables just below the bottle cage. Works well

Cool, you must ride what fits you best in the end My bike is full XT, Hope hubs, Arch EX wheels, FSA headset, Funn stem, raceface bars, and a thompson elite seatpost (a real pavement special of parts!) I've been riding bikes all my life, and mtb since 1989, but this Pyga really is something else. I just need my fitness to catch up to the bike now...

L may be too small for you. I'm 6'3" and the xl fits me like a glove. Used a 90mm stem and 700mm bars. That acid green one on facebook is mine Weight was just under 12.6kg with pedals. You're gonna have an epic build with that kit. But go for the icetec rotors, they really are brilliant. Mine had a solid workout at Giba and I'm thrilled with them.

I have a Trek 2200SL that would make an ideal starter bike for a competitive rider. It is 60/61cm frame size (so pretty big) and is rideable (just hasn't been used in a long time). It's yours if you can collect. I'm based in the Edenvale area.