Robbow Posted July 27, 2015 Author Posted July 27, 2015 Well its together and I got to have a little ride on it yesterday. All in all very nice, I just need to work on the finer setup issues.
canadonis Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 On 7/22/2015 at 11:58 AM, Robbow said: So I have decided to do a build. Pyga One Ten FrameNew XT 2x11 GroupsetRockshox Pike Solo Air 140 Hopefully will get it all together this week, then can post pics. an excellent choice, you really cant go wrong with that build. looking forward to your build pics and reviews after a few rides
Headshot Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 On 7/14/2015 at 3:40 PM, Spoke101 said: I agree with some of your points. But my question is do trails (Enduro) in SA have the same gradient as in Europe and the US? I don't think so. Our trails are way flatter so I would say that US and European Trail/Enduro bikes are over kill for our trails here and more suited to our DH tracks. Oh and the rider of "the following" is a very accomplished rider and going over to the US to race in the EWS so I would value his opinion. If you read up on geometry and bike sizing you'll see there is much debate as to what a proper bike should look like. Longer and slacker especially for trail bikes is quite clearly better. A slacker head angle requires a different riding style but if you up your skills and learn how to climb and corner properly, any negatives are easily overcome and the bike can be pedaled anywhere. Then you have a bike that climbs but also descends confidently thanks to the angles. Find that kind of bike/frame and then one that fits you and off you go with a bike that is good for the odd DH trail as well.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 On 7/27/2015 at 3:37 PM, Headshot said: If you read up on geometry and bike sizing you'll see there is much debate as to what a proper bike should look like. Longer and slacker especially for trail bikes is quite clearly better. A slacker head angle requires a different riding style but if you up your skills and learn how to climb and corner properly, any negatives are easily overcome and the bike can be pedaled anywhere. Then you have a bike that climbs but also descends confidently thanks to the angles. Find that kind of bike/frame and then one that fits you and off you go with a bike that is good for the odd DH trail as well.Yep. The reign with it's 65 deg head angle is certainly a better climber than the numbers suggest. Not once did it feel.out of place on the switchbacks in conters and hoogekraal. Which can be quite tight in places.
Spoke101 Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 On 7/27/2015 at 11:29 AM, Robbow said: 20150726_085741.jpg Well its together and I got to have a little ride on it yesterday. All in all very nice, I just need to work on the finer setup issues. Hey turn that clutch on!!!
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