LazyTrailRider Posted March 3, 2014 Share So, after having been riding (and enjoying riding) a fairly "mass-market" Scott Scale since the beginning of 2013, I decided it was time for something special again. The Scale's an amazing climber, and because of it's sub-70deg HA, it actually handles a bit of tech quite respectably, but I've been missing railing into berms flat out and then bouncing off the gnarly stuff on the way out. So, I grabbed the opportunity to buy a well-cared-for Pyga OneTen29 last week and proceeded to rebuild it with a mixture of new and used parts. The spec list: Frame: Pyga OneTen29 2012, serial number "Cliff",Shock: Rockshox Monarch RT3Fork: Mongrel Rockshox Relevation (2012 lowers, 2014 RCT3 upper assembly with FastBlack stanchions)Wheelset: Novatec Flowtrail 29Tyres: Rocket Ron 2.25 rear, Hans Dampf 2.35 frontCranks: XX1 156q GXPDerailleur: X9 type 2 short-cageShifter: X0 blackBrakes: XT 785Rotors: XT RT76, 180mm front, 160mmm rearPedals: XT 785 TrailStem: FSA SL-KBar: Truvativ Noir T40Seatpost: Easton EA70Saddle: Fizik Tundra 2 Mg The raw finish of the frame was looking a bit dull and scratched in places, so I took everything apart and applied some TLC with steel wool and a scourier sponge in places. Cliff from Pyga was very helpful in supplying a new decal kit, which pimped things out again afterwards. I spent a few nights last week and some time over the weekend building stuff up (thanks to Marc at Crown Cycles for helping with a few bits and bobs during Argus mania). The end result since last night is this: I have yet to ride it any further than the road in front of the house, so will report back as soon as the first ride is over. So far, I've been mighty impressed with the build quality and overall feel of the beast. Hot damn! Edited March 25, 2014 by Martin Hattingh Mopkop, awesme, Shangri la and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted March 3, 2014 Share very nice......something about those pyga's that just look 'right'........if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadonis Posted March 3, 2014 Share Hi Noticed you only have the front brake operational, is this work in progress pics. It looks like a beaut, hope you hv fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted March 3, 2014 Share Noticed you only have the front brake operational, is this work in progress pics. Who needs a rear brake? One last bit to sort out, I need longer housing and will be sorting that out in the next day or two... Edited March 3, 2014 by MH for short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongDonkey Posted March 3, 2014 Share A Beast is "Reborn". Nice one. Welcome to the club. Waiting for Cliff to let me know what is happening to my replacement frame. Minor issue which they are assisting in fixing. Still think the brushed Alu frame looks the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadonis Posted March 3, 2014 Share Enjoy, Iv had mine for a year now, love every minute on it in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted March 3, 2014 Share Awesome build and bike....I love mine! Those bikes stand back for nothing and to be honest I think mine is just as capable, if not more so when hitting the rough stuff in Jonkershoek than my 150mm Heckler. Certainly a hell of a lot quicker down the trail. Post it to the Pyga thread as well...things have been a bit dead there of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 3, 2014 Share Congrats and what a sexy ride! LazyTrailRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted March 3, 2014 Share Terrible colour, wanna swap it for my black and red ride? :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Vader Posted March 3, 2014 Share Rock and Roll man, Rock and Roll !! LazyTrailRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted March 3, 2014 Share Rock and Roll man, Rock and Roll !! This frame wasn't welded to the tunes of AC/DC like my last Intense was, but so far I like the sound more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 3, 2014 Share This frame wasn't welded to the tunes of AC/DC like my last Intense was, but so far I like the sound more!PYGA boys must have tuned their welders better to the Tjunes then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted March 3, 2014 Share What a beuty!!! Wishing you many safe miles!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted March 3, 2014 Share WELCOME to the family. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatt Posted March 4, 2014 Share Welcome... I can't understand how anyone would ever sell their Pyga!! Brushed is great, but I love my green. Have also come across a white one which also looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted March 24, 2014 Share which year/Epic is that pic. G Welcome... I can't understand how anyone would ever sell their Pyga!! Brushed is great, but I love my green. Have also come across a white one which also looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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