Azarathal Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Heya guys, been offered both an Echo Lite'09 frame and an Onza blade 2010. Echo is £100 - One small dent otherwise immaculate. Onza is £90 - Maggy mounts are f**ked, otherwise immaculate. I know that frames are all personal preference but which would you go for? I've also got a 128mm bb and an Echo TR 110mm rear hub (116mm with snailcams) and I'm wondering about the chainline on both bikes, would the existing combo work ok? Cheers guys. Edited May 21, 2011 by Azarathal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Dodgy brake mounts are a nightmare. If you have no choice they are survivable, but avoid them at all costs (unless you plan on helicoiling them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Forgot to mention that I'm dual disc, I was simply listing the downsides to each frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I see. If you're reasonably certain you won't go rim brake - then there's little reason not to do the Comp. It's really up to you. Not sure on the Echo's geo - but the Comps are very nice to ride. If they're a similar geo, choose whichever looks better to you. Chainline will be fine. Pretty much the standard - and if you think about it, neither of the cogs will be effected in their off-central placement by a new frame. Rear sprocket is on hub, which won't change, and freewheel is on cranks, which is on the end of the BB axle, which will still be central to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 id go echo mate. even if its a little more bashed. could always get it powdercoated and a frame protector to cover up dent etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I think i'm going to go for the Echo, cheers guys. £100 for a dented frame is reasonable then yeah? And I think I'll just de-sticker it and leave it raw for now.My bad... It's a blade, no idea why I said comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I think i'm going to go for the Echo, cheers guys. £100 for a dented frame is reasonable then yeah? And I think I'll just de-sticker it and leave it raw for now. My bad... It's a blade, no idea why I said comp. You know my opinion on this get the comp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 You know my opinion on this get the comp! 'tis a blade you tit If I decide to get Ryans frame, I'm holding you personally responsible to kick him in the nips so It's posted next day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 'tis a blade you tit If I decide to get Ryans frame, I'm holding you personally responsible to kick him in the nips so It's posted next day deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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