Brettoll Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Ok I am having a mare of a time getting the right bike / set up that I really feel happy with. So I am considering a lot of different options and ideas and thought I would ask about 24" TGS bikes to see if its a viable route. Had a ET24 in the past which was great as a "big bmx" essentially, but I am a lover of doing a lot of pogo stuff as well. So I have dabbled in a short stock (1025wb) and a long stock (1085wb) over the last few months and I just can't find something that I like... So I was wondering what people thought of them?? Have you had a go?? What do they ride like?? I like the appeal of the smaller wheels but the mid legnth frame, but just curious as to how they actually ride. Anyway, I will stop waffling now. Brett Edited August 19, 2011 by Brettoll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Bump, no opinions at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I've only had a go on one. That was Ross McD's Because Simple It felt like a pile, but it was set up so badly i couldnt really get a feel for the frame. A friend from down this way has just bought an Echo 24" and he seems to be loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I'm on a because trial 24 with because fork (1058, 65, 73, 367) and i find it really nice and defiantly wouldn't go back! I came off zoo lynx mod and its much easier for taps, kicks, hopping forward (on two wheels) nicer on the rear too! Things like sidehops i find the same i guess, i think its a bit nicer for up to rear though. I'd defiantly recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Kabra rides lush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMcd Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I've only had a go on one. That was Ross McD's Because Simple It felt like a pile, but it was set up so badly i couldnt really get a feel for the frame. A friend from down this way has just bought an Echo 24" and he seems to be loving it. Was that in Fort William? My bike was set up to the way I liked it. I guess not to everyones tastes. But it deffo wasnt a pile! It rode better than a lot of other bikes out there. But yeah.. 24" TGS is great fun! Its a good happy medium between 20 and 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilley Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I had an Echo 24" that I got when they first came out. It was an excellent bike. I've always liked long mods and shorter stocks so the Echo felt like the perfect in between (as you would hope). I've since sold it but I would certainly recommend it for anyone struggling to find that happy middle ground. Mine was built from frame with a mainly Trialtech spec. The only thing I should have done was make the front end slightly higher with some Trialtech High Risers and I think it would have been perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 The 24 rockman tractor that I have Rode is one of the best bikes even on the rear wheel, just like a 20 inch but you can pedal up like a 26, If they started making some decent tyred for the 24 inch wheels I would ride one, as I was having nightmares after seeing what is possible on one while riding with savage, and that was with tyres with no grip or stability... Just plain silly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 The 24 rockman tractor that I have Rode is one of the best bikes even on the rear wheel, just like a 20 inch but you can pedal up like a 26, If they started making some decent tyred for the 24 inch wheels I would ride one, as I was having nightmares after seeing what is possible on one while riding with savage, and that was with tyres with no grip or stability... Just plain silly What tyres were they using on the rear? I'm running a big betty and found its VERY grippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 It was a schwalbe tyre, can't remember the actually name, but when you compare it to a rear try all lite it's terrible, What surface do you ride on? This was natural location, porthcawl rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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