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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.

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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 120mmattachicon.gif20190925_180533.jpg

 

For a R12k bike, its pretty awesome

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

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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

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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?

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