KERMIT THE UBOAT Posted April 8, 2015 Share oh side note....Rogernic.... I too am a hefty lump at 105kgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MphatiPyga Posted April 8, 2015 Share I will also be putting a 140 Revelation on my Pyga build that I will be starting soon. I see recommended is 130 but 140 seems to be very popular. Would love a Pike though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted April 8, 2015 Share Don't delay....get the Pyga!! Build your own I would say. As others have said, read the other Pyga thread. Got the 140 Rev on mine and im sooooopa happy. I've put mind through all sorts over the last 6 or 7 weeks and am happy as larry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogernic Posted April 8, 2015 Share Hi Guy's. Thanks for the input. I'll go ahead as planed then. I'm reassured there's no issue with the Pike from a build point of view Pegasaurus? Just worries me that you wouldn't do a stage race on your Pyga, does it really make that much of a weight difference with the Pike climbing? I'm at the back of the field anyway on my GT....don't want a second bike for marathons.....brings up a possibility..If its an issue climbing is it worth changing forks for the odd marathon????? All the best. Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogernic Posted April 8, 2015 Share oh side note....Rogernic.... I too am a hefty lump at 105kgs.Hi Guy's. Thanks for the input. I'll go ahead as planed then. I'm reassured there's no issue with the Pike from a build point of view Pegasaurus? Just worries me that you wouldn't do a stage race on your Pyga, does it really make that much of a weight difference with the Pike climbing? I'm at the back of the field anyway on my GT....don't want a second bike for marathons.....brings up a possibility..If its an issue climbing is it worth changing forks for the odd marathon????? All the best. Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 8, 2015 Share Up to what size fork does the Oneten frame carry a guaranteeEG my SC frame only carry's a guarantee up to 120mm140mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 8, 2015 Share Hi Guy's. Thanks for the input. I'll go ahead as planed then. I'm reassured there's no issue with the Pike from a build point of view Pegasaurus? Just worries me that you wouldn't do a stage race on your Pyga, does it really make that much of a weight difference with the Pike climbing? I'm at the back of the field anyway on my GT....don't want a second bike for marathons.....brings up a possibility..If its an issue climbing is it worth changing forks for the odd marathon????? All the best. Roger.No - Pike is relatively lightweight. Only 80g or so heavier than the revelation, and IMO a 110 with a 140mm pike would be absolutely fine for marathons & stage races Yes, you'd have additional weight depending on your build when comparing to a XC hardtail, but again it comes down to your build kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zabalad Posted April 8, 2015 Share Pyga 110 is a great bike, I have a 120mm Maverick in the front and works fine and it is a really fun bike overall, highly recommended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted April 8, 2015 Share No - Pike is relatively lightweight. I think only 200g or so heavier than the revelation, and IMO a 110 with a 140mm pike would be absolutely fine for marathons & stage races Yes, you'd have additional weight depending on your build when comparing to a XC hardtail, but again it comes down to your build kit. Pike RCT3 is a massive 80g heavier than the Rev RCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 8, 2015 Share Pike RCT3 is a massive 80g heavier than the Rev RCT3shot, edited. Didn't have time to google... Plus my mind is gone. Too much spreadsheet analysis for one day (deep analysis of investments and life policies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted April 8, 2015 Share IMO a 110 with a 140mm pike would be absolutely fine for marathons & stage races Yes, you'd have additional weight depending on your build when comparing to a XC hardtail, but again it comes down to your build kit. It would, but if running it in trail mode or pumped hard. My OneTen runs a 120mm Revelation RCT3 and is a very capable marathon machine when necessary, but with a 140mm Pike on you'd have to tone the plushness down a bit to prevent too much bob. The Pike's compression damping is excellent, but I find on my GF's bike that it's still almost too much for general marathon riding if not firmed up. In terms of build weight and suitability for marathons: Roger, you have nothing to worry about. My bike built with the Rev RCT3, Reverb, Novatec Flowtrail wheels running 2.35 Hans Dampfs, Spank Oozy Cockpit, XX1 cranks and X9 short-cage with X0 shifter comes in at around 12.7kgs. At your weight you can run this as a marathon bike without even noticing any penalty compared to something like an Anthem Advanced. Oh, if you're interested, a little birdie has told me that the above machine may be for sale in the next two months or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 8, 2015 Share It would, but if running it in trail mode or pumped hard. My OneTen runs a 120mm Revelation RCT3 and is a very capable marathon machine when necessary, but with a 140mm Pike on you'd have to tone the plushness down a bit to prevent too much bob. The Pike's compression damping is excellent, but I find on my GF's bike that it's still almost too much for general marathon riding if not firmed up. In terms of build weight and suitability for marathons: Roger, you have nothing to worry about. My bike built with the Rev RCT3, Reverb, Novatec Flowtrail wheels running 2.35 Hans Dampfs, Spank Oozy Cockpit, XX1 cranks and X9 short-cage with X0 shifter comes in at around 12.7kgs. At your weight you can run this as a marathon bike without even noticing any penalty compared to something like an Anthem Advanced. Oh, if you're interested, a little birdie has told me that the above machine may be for sale in the next two months or so...and what may you be getting as a replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellies_gaz Posted April 8, 2015 Share Pyga 110 is a great bike, I have a 120mm Maverick in the front and works fine and it is a really fun bike overall, highly recommended! Is that a righty?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 8, 2015 Share Is that a righty??Nope... Maverick DUC 32... http://www.maverickbike.com/user_files/file_132.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 8, 2015 Share Is that a righty?? Edit: The Cap beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted April 8, 2015 Share Nope... Maverick DUC 32... http://www.maverickbike.com/user_files/file_132.jpgSnap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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