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Man, looks total awesome riding to me! Those beans are definetely kicking hard!

I have tested both long WB version frames Ride wise Controll is litle more suitable for real trials, natural, comps etc. Geometry suits for that kind of riding, the frame is quite light in weight. Pitbull then is somehow more urban/big move orientated in terms of handling/feel and construction. Super strong. It's hard to tell what suits your best, both of them are really nice stock frames that ride differently. Testride the both bikes and make the decision yourself. Zoo for: Strong design Flickable feel Echo for: Light feel Natural handling more comp orientated.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2009/padding8il.jpg Glue may hold the stress but how's the backin. That was my Zoo pad, "Power Pad" backin broke in parts when I least expected it. Fortunately I was wearing helmet.

I ride Zoo! Python 05.. But I love the new Echo Team in red theme... so hot. Python is very good frame but the chainstays could be a litle shorter for my taste. If talking about stock bikes then I'll go for a long Echo Control /w riserbars. Super stable and easy to gap.

Riding gloveless gives better feel but at the beging hands wear fast and are sore. I ride gloveless everytime I can but now in autumn wheater gets so damn cold that I have to use gloves. It is more personal preference. CLS and many advanced riders ride without gloves and they can't be wrong. :angry:

AME TriStar grips are the thinnest that I've found so far.

Ace! It's in my opinion the best looking stock frame so far! Absolutely gorgeus. Hands down.

I have used Echo mod CNC rims for few months now and I have had absolutely no problems with them. They are super straight and flawless. I don't ground my rims. I haven't test Onzas but these beat everyhing else; TryAll, Monty, Alex...

Heres my new one. Side-hop to a boulder. Check out the grin... :lol:

I always use my index fingers only. I know a guy who uses his midle fingers on the levers!

Very nice pics so far! Keep them coming.

Okay, here is mine: Taken at local woods last night by Teemu.

Looks ace! But I will stick to Pythons.

It will anyways take loads of shity deadseilor hard ass trialsin and won't break. This is probably sort of "Don't buy ZOO!" campaing or something. Python is a feckin good frame!

I have became better on side hops after getting my Python. I can do higher and this time, both side equally good! Awesome bike. Before I have had 221 X-Lite monty, and Brisa B20 Pro. Brisa was better than Monty and ZOO! is the best.

CRC pruducts are available from most good gas stations and DIY shops. KOXX BLOXX brake pads are available from your Koxx/TryAll dealer. Brakes with CRC Belt spray on the braking surface have no change of accidently slip anything. All my experiences are very positive. Just today when me and my friend were riding outside and swapped bikes for a moment my friend said: "What the heck! Your brake locks directly! So powerfull! Can you treat my rim also?" Try it!

It's about £5 or cheaper. Use some harder compond pads if good modultion is desired by sacrificing bit of lock. KOXX BLOXX will do. You only need very slight amount of this stuff. It is easily removed with either some acetone or CRC Brakecleaner.

"*Tacky, non-drying, water-resistant film minimizes drive belt slippage, resists water wash-off, maintains belt flexibility and prevents loads from slipping on conveyor systems." -States on the can. I live in Finland, we have still loads of snow this time and it doesn't affect to my braking at all even if I get my rim really wet.

I use this stuff on my smooth Echo mod rim with ZOO! pads. It is CRC Belt spray that increases friction. I gives SUPERB modulation, grip, lock on... the best brake power solution! A can of this last forever and it is very easy to apply onto the rim. Just spray some of it to a papertowel and then spread it onto the brake surface. It lastes longer than some good quality tar/bitum.

Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes (BallBearing was it?) are very good! Way better than 2nd hand and probably leaking Hope. New HOPE Mono Trial beats everyhting.

I worked it out like this: the liquid latex is always at the very bottom of the tire, punctures will go through latex bath and threfore get sealed. If you operate your valve when it is at the highest point of wheel there shouldn't be any issues caused by latex clogging up the valve. I'm not sure about this though, just seems to make some sence.

( http://www.fintrial.com/images/parts/maguracarbon1.JPG ) Mika asked me to put this pic here to clear out this Magura cover issue.