freetrial Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Here`s my current rig. Basically I just "transplanted" the vital organs from my Gu LE. Spec: Frame - Echo Control 09 LongFork- Rockman curvedWheels - Echo SL with V!Z alu nipplesStem/Bar - TrialtechCrank/Freewheel/bashring - Echo SLBrakes - Echo SL rear /Hope mono trial 190 frontTires - Schwalbe MuddyMary rear / RacingRalph frontWeight: 9,33Kg on the parktools scale.As fit as they come...TR clamps rulesHalflink trickery for best geo with 18 / 15 ratio.I likes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Women: Know your limits! Youtube Video -> ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Coool beeeeaaaaaans!Also did that on my Gu LE so no failures regarding that in the last two seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 nice bike, lol women know your limets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Williams! Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 whats the difference between the 2 frames would you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 whats the difference between the 2 frames would you say?Control has a more responsive feel to it, probably due to the use of larger diameter tubing. Rear end is quite a lot shorter the way I run it, with the halflink. I was able to remove one inner and one outer link from the chain.Rear brake is also a tad stiffer since the length of tubing between 4-bolt mount and upper chainstay weld is shorter.I really liked the LE frame from the first day, but if I`d have to chose one frame to ride for the rest of my life, it would no doubt be the 09 Control.Other frames I`ve had: GT ZaskarGT RicochetAzonic DS2Echo ES4Echo ES2Echo UrbanBT RAven 5.0BT Ninja 365BT RAven 6.0GU Typhoon 07Gu TP 08Koxx KarbonGU LE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 That's the way it should be, the little woman mowing the lawn whilst you taking pictures of you bike (which looks fit as). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.mitch Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 surely the first photo was staged, haha.Very nice though nice bike too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esfrost Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 She is beutiful, i mean...... the bike....... ehhh ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 surely the first photo was staged, haha.Very nice though nice bike tooActually, it wasn`t staged. She`s just the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Update:Bike: SL forks New weigt: 9,04KgMe: Turned 30...Girl: Answered YES to my proposal!Q: Did I have a great week?A: Hell`s yeah! Cooool beans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haderz Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Update:Bike: SL forks New weigt: 9,04KgMe: Turned 30...Girl: Answered YES to my proposal!Q: Did I have a great week?A: Hell`s yeah! Cooool beans!congrats on all 4 of those things especialy numer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Update:Bike: SL forks New weigt: 9,04KgMe: Turned 30...Girl: Answered YES to my proposal!Q: Did I have a great week?A: Hell`s yeah! Cooool beans!Them forks are snap happy y'know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Them forks are snap happy y'know.Dude, the guy's getting married. Don't be commenting on his forks!Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 congrats dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 A little update.New wheels ( SL / DT Supercomp / Trialtech Sport)TryAll cranksBack to the Rockman fork (mostly due to the geo oft the fork & 190mm disc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 What do you think of that rear tyre pros and cons please and what's the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Stunning bike. Love how simple and clean those echos looks. Best looking stock... quite possible.Slightly disappointed there were no future wife to be pics in with that second batch, lol. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 What do you think of that rear tyre pros and cons please and what's the weight?Stated weight from Schwalbe is 850g. I`ve cut some knobs of mine, and when I weighed it last time, the park tools scale said 730g. The rubber is really tacky (gooey gluey compound), and really predictable. Snakeskin sidewalls gives great snakebite protection.I`ve sworn by these tyres for the last two seasons.When this one wears out, I`ll try out the new "wicked will" which has the same carcass, but different tread.No con`s, really! Well pleased with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashleylips Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Absolute sex- I want one! Have there been many reports of people snapping these beasts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Absolute sex- I want one! Have there been many reports of people snapping these beasts?Thanks!Not from what I`ve heard. I`ve ridden mine since early may, and it`s holding up just fine so far. Does need a booster, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 SWINGBALL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Im still curious to know whos got the tartybikes superlight project rig. Edited December 3, 2009 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 How thick are the sidewalls compared to a maxxis 2ply? How is the stability on off camber rocks & what preasure are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetrial Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 How thick are the sidewalls compared to a maxxis 2ply?Thinner than Maxxis, thicker than Rubber Queen. How is the stability on off camber rocksDepends on tyre pressure I guess. Better than BigBetty. & what preasure are you running?Around 20Psi.check them out on: www.schwalbe.de I do recommend them, but as far as any bikepart goes, you`ll just have to try them out and see if they fit you and your style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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