Nick Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 The Ninetyfive29c Stage has been the cause of much anticipation amongst Pyga fans. The company's first carbon dual suspension bike is designed for cross-country and marathon racing but with a twist. The frame features a slacker head angle, longer top tube and is designed for use with a shorter stem than most XC bikes on the market. For further insight on the development and future of the Ninteyfive29c Stage, watch our interview with Pyga co-founder, Patrick Morewood. Click here to view the article
James Mulholland Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Beautiful looking bike. I always feel a bit of patriotic pride when I see the design and engineering quality produced by people like Patrick Morewood. cobus3000 and NGUTF 2
Monark Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 looks like a niner Jet 9 RDO... it actually looks exactly like one... _David_, Steven Knoetze (sk27), YUMEYA and 2 others 5
the nerd Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 looks like a niner Jet 9 RDO... it actually looks exactly like one... This guy is not wrong... linuxlg 1
Ryanpmb Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 looks like a niner Jet 9 RDO... it actually looks exactly like one... Attention to detail will reveal that it actually doesn't... IH8MUD, Brian Fantana and Danger Dassie 3
Brett Posted October 28, 2014 Posted October 28, 2014 Looks can be deceiving http://www.ninerbikes.com/jet9rdo Very different bikes
Claudio Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 This guy is not wrong... Completely different suspension design, amongst other things. I think it's the triangle at the seat tube/top tube junction that is the main point of similarity.
NicoBoshoff Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Look, I know zero about suspension designs etc., but the bikes look a LOT alike.
VicanZA Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Better be good that Santa Cruz pricing on a local item.
Brian Fantana Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 looks like a niner Jet 9 RDO... it actually looks exactly like one... The only similarity is the curved top tube and the triangular junction where the seat tube and top tube meet. When you start looking at the rear suspension and the rear triangles, the two bikes are different in just about every way imaginable. At a glance here are a few differences: Rear triangle:Niner has a one-piece rear triangle which attaches to two suspension links.The Pyga only has one piece chainstays but there is a pivot just above the rear axle The Niner as the brace on the rear triangle between the left seat stay and the left chainstayThe Pyga does not have this because the seatstays and the chainstays are not a one-piece design, but they are joined via a pivot above the rear axle. Lower Suspension PivotThe niner has a link that attaches to the front triangle and then runs below the BB and attaches to the rear triangleThe Pyga's chainstays are attached to a pivot directly in the front triangle. This pivot is located above the bottom bracket.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 As Fantana says... on the face of it, they look similar. But that's all down to the seat tube junction. If you have a look here, you see that the similarity is in the top tube and seat tube shape / junction area. And there are very few ways of doing this, while keeping weight down and strength up, as well as retaining a decent standover height. So it's not surprising that this looks somewhat similar to the RDO. But - have a look at the PYGA again... You'll see that where the Niner has a straight down tube, the PYGA is more curved - like Giant's down tube has become over the years. Again, to ensure that thejunction at the BB is super strong. The pivot points, rear triangle and shock placement are also very different between the 2. The PYGA is using a derivative of the Split Pivot design, whereas the Niner is more of a Weagle-esque design (like Giant's Maestro as well) except that it runs below the BB instead of above, which makes it very different to the likes of Giant, Ibis and other DW bikes. The thing to remember, though, is that there are only a very limited amount of ways a bike frame can be built, whilst retaining its design objectives - strength, weight and rigidity. That means pretty much everything will at least in some point in its life look like something else. cobus3000 1
Ryanpmb Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 As Fantana says... on the face of it, they look similar. But that's all down to the seat tube junction. If you have a look here, you see that the similarity is in the top tube and seat tube shape / junction area. And there are very few ways of doing this, while keeping weight down and strength up, as well as retaining a decent standover height. So it's not surprising that this looks somewhat similar to the RDO. Comparison is drawn against the Niner JET9. "RDO" is a light weight version of the model (and many Niner components). Ie: AIR9, JET9 etc will have a RDO version. The JET9 and JET9 RDO look the same. Just some Ninerd education ... zabalad 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Comparison is drawn against the Niner JET9. "RDO" is a light weight version of the model (and many Niner components). Ie: AIR9, JET9 etc will have a RDO version. The JET9 and JET9 RDO look the same. Just some Ninerd education ... Yep. I do know that. My LBS proprietor is a Ninerd of note... One of the original stockists of Niner bikes. As for the slip - I'm blaming the meds. 3 myprodol, taken 30 minutes ago... Edited October 29, 2014 by cpt armpies mayhem Ryanpmb 1
Ryanpmb Posted October 29, 2014 Posted October 29, 2014 Yep. I do know that. My LBS proprietor is a Ninerd of note... One of the original stockists of Niner bikes. As for the slip - I'm blaming the meds. 3 myprodol, taken 30 minutes ago... That'll do it...
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