I used to ride a Base TA26 05 and now I got a Echo Pure1080 at first I wasn't sure but since I was getting the frame for 50 bar I shouldn't complain, any way when I got it and built up had a quick ride felt the same as the Base could do everything on it, streety moves, manualing seems easy aswell even though am pants at it but it does feel easier. Plus am 5'7 aswell :-