tseries Posted July 23, 2014 Share Hi there, I am posting on behalf of my father who is technically challenged. He is looking at a 27.5" either Pyga(attached) or a Giant Anthem Advanced. He does 30/40/50km leisure rides a couple of times a week and does races fairly often although not competively. He weighs about 80kg and is 5'10". Any advice would be appreciated. He is currently riding a BMC. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted July 23, 2014 Share Pyga looks beter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 23, 2014 Share PYGA. No contest. Even though I'm a fervent Giant fan, the PYGA is the more versatile bike of the 2 for sure. Can be reliably pedalled for days, and thrown down as many technical trails as you want. Slacker head angle and slightly more suspension travel on the PYGA will give him FAR more confidence on the tricky bits. Tatt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tseries Posted July 23, 2014 Share Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted July 23, 2014 Share PYGA. No contest. Even though I'm a fervent Giant fan, the PYGA is the more versatile bike of the 2 for sure. Can be reliably pedalled for days, and thrown down as many technical trails as you want. Slacker head angle and slightly more suspension travel on the PYGA will give him FAR more confidence on the tricky bits. Completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrek Posted July 30, 2014 Share Where does one buy PYGA in Johannesburg area or East Rand? I want to replace my GT Karakoram hard-tail 29er and considering either Spez Camber or PYGA (although the guys from Cyclelab was telling me to stay with GT due to easy spares availability). Any thoughts? richardkzn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted July 30, 2014 Share For him - much of a muchness - both really good bikes.Fit to suite pocket. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted July 31, 2014 Share Where does one buy PYGA in Johannesburg area or East Rand? I want to replace my GT Karakoram hard-tail 29er and considering either Spez Camber or PYGA (although the guys from Cyclelab was telling me to stay with GT due to easy spares availability). Any thoughts? So when you buy a car do you go for Toyota or VW because of parts availability or the best car for your money? And which parts exactly? Pivots? Hanger? Pyga is a local brand and easily ships around the country. http://www.pygaindustries.com/dealers.html My wife's Pascoe frame has arrived in Jhb. Probably be built by the weekend. Izak and Greybeard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 31, 2014 Share Where does one buy PYGA in Johannesburg area or East Rand? I want to replace my GT Karakoram hard-tail 29er and considering either Spez Camber or PYGA (although the guys from Cyclelab was telling me to stay with GT due to easy spares availability). Any thoughts?Basically, he was talking spit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrek Posted July 31, 2014 Share I know this is opening a can of worms and the car comparison will feature somewhere but I haven't managed to ride either the PYGA or the Spez (put the Trek un the mix) and really not sure which one to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 31, 2014 Share I know this is opening a can of worms and the car comparison will feature somewhere but I haven't managed to ride either the PYGA or the Spez (put the Trek un the mix) and really not sure which one to buy? PYGA. Better suspension design. RockCoach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrek Posted August 3, 2014 Share What about the Trek Fuel EX range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrek Posted August 3, 2014 Share Pyga OneTwenty650 or OneForty650? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 3, 2014 Share Ooooh. One 40. That's the one I'd go for, personally. But the 120 is a helluva capable bike, with a recommended fork length of up to 140mm RockCoach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 3, 2014 Share Sorry to throw a spanner in the works, but really really consider the silverback slider as an option. Had two of these to test now over the last couple of months and it is a bike that just keeps impressing me in bike feel and handling with great suspension action. I am a big fan of this bike now Matchstix and AdrianDJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted August 3, 2014 Share Pyga is a better trail bike due to more travel, but I would say the Anthem is the more versatile bike because it is a better racer but also very good down the trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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