Billy Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Basically, I haven't rode properly for months, I just can't seem to get motivated at all, and whenever I can riding, I'm always doing something. I always had loads of fun booming about on my mates little GU, so I think I'm gonna get me a mod for a while. I'm lanky as I don't know what, so I'm thinking I'm gonna need something long. The longest mods I've found are...PythonKO-bikesA3Would anyone recommend one over the other? I'm hopefully gonna start this in the new year sometime, probably from second hand bits apart from the frame, unless I find the frame I want second hand! Hopefully I'll be able to recycle my...Cranks/BB (Echo 170s/128 Square)203 BB7Bars (Old ZOO!s)So, tallying all that up, how much do you reckon I'm looking at for a decent specced mod? Should go FFW/fixed rear or get a Profile? Cheers for any help in advance. I can't wait to get out riding again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Unlucky mate Not sure how tall you are, but I found when I had a go on a mates Mod it felt weird - I've always been on 26 or 24... 20" just felt like a kids bike, maybe because I'm 6ft 2 lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 im sure your grow out of it in time . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted December 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Lets hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Take the easy option and buy my bike. It's long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 An a3 doesn't feel long, it actually feels quite cramped compared to my gu (which is odd) the KO doesn't feel all that long either, I would go for an old style echo team, the python or a zona.I built my bike second hand off here for about 350-400 that was for long 06 Gu frame, XTP rear wheel, magura, try-all, front disk, ko bike forks, monty stem, onza carbon bars, Eno, and some echo forged cranks already had bb headset and some other bit's. so just hunt around for a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 The Zona Zip is the longest Mod I think. Mine had a 1065mm WB with Onza forks, and 1045 with Echo Lites.It was really nice, I loved it, I just wanted to ride more natty and it was too long and heavy for it.When I say heavy, they aren't terribly heavy, the frame is about 2.3kg, my Echo Lite is 1.9kg. If you got a decent spec it would be that heavy.Best street frame I have ever ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 i used to ride an a3.....nicest mod i've ever ridden, make sure you get the ti stem and zoo bars and you'll love it.it won't feel like a barge, which is what my zona felt like, mates python rode pretty much the same as the a3...it'll probably end up on the bar and stem setup you choose that will determine how it feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 I'm 6ft and I ride an XTP with an Echo stem and that's good for me. The WB on it is 1045, so I guess it's a long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 So, its either the Zona, Python, or what about the '08 Typhoon? I love that frame, but I'd never get the stock one (eurgh geo) Judging by the geo given on Tarty, would that possibly feel long? Depending on my stem setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 adamant a3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David20 Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Ko or python would be your best bet, Just go for whichever you prefer the look of out of them two. Don't go for an adamant though, from my experiences they ride like shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted December 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Reeto! Cheers for that. I've always loved the look of the Ko's. Theyre the same geo more or less as the pythons, are they not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Don't go for an adamant though, from my experiences they ride like shit!They look like shit too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 I'm just over 6' tall and have found that the only mod I can ride comfortably is the long Ko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 apparently the long ko rides really well......and so does the long zoo pythonseither are pretty darn good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8grumble Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Reeto! Cheers for that. I've always loved the look of the Ko's. Theyre the same geo more or less as the pythons, are they not?Ko has shorter stays, meaning back wheel will fly out beneath you, but if you want it super super flicky, get Ko, if you all round nice strret beast, get a python. gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider_01 Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 i ride a zona now as you know and im 6.3" and with your zoo bars that you have and a try all stem it rides soooo sweet trust me you will love it !!!butt i also really like the zoo! but iv never rode one so i cant say anything on how they ride seanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 (edited) I'll have to have a little go on yours before I decide then Sean! Edited December 9, 2007 by Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 Go for the Adamant! Just bought one! Haven't been able to properly ride it, but so far it feels good! Or go for the Gu Typhoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esfrost Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 The longest mod i know is the magellan tucana, you can get it cheaper than any other frames out there. The only thing what you have to pay is the shipment from hungary. Take a look at it: http://ebike.hu/termekek/vaz/mtb/trial/3607103 GBPalmost 1060wb if im correct... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted December 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 The longest mod i know is the magellan tucana, you can get it cheaper than any other frames out there. The only thing what you have to pay is the shipment from hungary. Take a look at it: http://ebike.hu/termekek/vaz/mtb/trial/3607103 GBPalmost 1060wb if im correct...1060 sounds a bit much for a mod I think! I'm probably gonna go for either the Ko KM-1 or the '08 Typhoon, once people have established how well it rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim hill is a dick... yeah Posted December 9, 2007 Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 apparently the long ko rides really well......and so does the long zoo pythonseither are pretty darn goodKo has shorter stays, meaning back wheel will fly out beneath you, but if you want it super super flicky, get Ko, if you all round nice strret beast, get a python. grayNoo Get a adamant a3 long ride's much better than a python!!!! Don't no about a ko i went on one but the brake's were the wrong way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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