Bikes for Trail Riding... The start

[stefmeister]

I took one of the new alu Pyga Hyrax prototypes out for a ride about two weeks ago. 140mm/150mm travel, climbs like a goat and descends like a demon. Little over 14 kg's.

 

What an incredible bike. From my understanding will it also be priced very competitively as well.

 

Best bike I have ever ridden. Currently number 1 on my dream list. I am *very* keen on getting one when they come out soon.

Nice bike. First Pyga I like.

Seems a bit on the heavy side at over 14 kg -with that spec there’s not much weight to shed except for tyres. But I guess this due sharing the same frame with the bigger brother, slakline.

[Meezo]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqMUpUsnPC8/

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqRjow9nS4B/

[Stretched@Birth]

Mine...

[thebob]

Mine...

Whereabouts are those trails?

[Duane_Bosch]

My knees get sore just looking at all of these hard tails.

[missioner]

Not a "real" trail bike, but its what I have and I love it! Takes me everywhere I want to go. bBeen upgraded slightly with the following

 

DHR front tyre (courtesy of the_bob)

NX derailluer (upgraded because the original one got damaged)

Dropper post

780mm handle bars

45mm stem

and increased fork travel from 100mm to 120mm20190925_180533.jpg

 

For a R12k bike, its pretty awesome

No you are wrong, your bike fits the description of trail bike perfectly.

[Barend de Arend]

I took one of the new alu Pyga Hyrax prototypes out for a ride about two weeks ago. 140mm/150mm travel, climbs like a goat and descends like a demon. Little over 14 kg's.

 

What an incredible bike. From my understanding will it also be priced very competitively as well.

 

Best bike I have ever ridden. Currently number 1 on my dream list. I am *very* keen on getting one when they come out soon.

 

Rode one on Monday.  Very keen on this as well.

[Stretched@Birth]

Whereabouts are those trails?

Rietvlei, just down the road from Bedfordview.  I'll gladly show you around if you want to go for a ride!  We have Thaba trails nearby too.

[thebob]

Rietvlei, just down the road from Bedfordview.  I'll gladly show you around if you want to go for a ride!  We have Thaba trails nearby too.

 

Done Thaba and love it, especially the optional bits! Haven't hit Rietvlei yet, but am planning to soon

[Chadvdw67]

Some pics from Rietvlei today with all the new bits and pieces fitted.

 

 

Bob, if/when you go to Rietvlei, just klap the blue route....

Edited September 27, 2019 by Chadvdw67

[MikeCT]

Ibis Mojo 3 130/140mm, my bundle of fun

Edited September 28, 2019 by MikeCT

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Ibis Mojo 3 130/140mm, Bike Hub 2.jpg my bundle of fun

Oooooooooh... Those silver pikes look TIT!!!

[Grease_Monkey]

Oooooooooh... Those silver pikes look TIT!!!

Saw one on the trails for the first time the other day, seriously hot!!

[Chip]

My Banshee Spitfire in stealth black...awesome trail bike.

[Hairy]

Not mine, but pretty

 

[Falling Over]

What is everyone's opinion on the perfect travel for a hard hitting trail bike for the Gauteng area? Our trails here in the Highveld is obviously very rocky, rooty and loose.

 

130/130?

130/150?

140/150?

150/160?

 

How do those with 130mm in the back find the terrain when things get rough?