Bigman Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Right then, after 10-11 months off a bike I have finaly bought another, I now have an Echo Trial 24inch, and I love it! its going to take abit of getting used to for pedal ups, but for gaps and sidehops etc its awesome, can't wait to give it a shot on some natural!! It is pretty much the standard Echo supplied spec, I bought it with the Tartybikes Mod stem and also TNN beleay pads, I have also no fitted my modified atomz bash, my Rockman riser bars and a DMR moto digger 2.1 front tyre, and I am just waiting for my Schwalbe Big Betty to arrive for the rear, then is just to sort the front brake with its new lever and get an 05 magura body for the rear! I was abit worried about the front TR disc brake actualy, but after todays ride I am a little more impressed, it held up on some fairly big front wheel gaps, so it could be even better when I fit the shimano disc brake lever I have to try on it Adam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Looks a lot better then standard, and you need to put a video out on this dude!! You must dwarf it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 That's going to look like a mod in your hands Nice bike though, good stem/bar combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Glad you like it mate they are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 id love one of those bet its like best of both worlds, control and balance of a stock but still short and flicky like a mod, looks nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm still a little confused as to why you've gone 24", Adam, but you've gone about it the right way Any particular reason you've not gone back to 26"? Be good to see how you get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm still a little confused as to why anyone would go 24" trials bike but it does look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 I've ridden 24" bikes for a long time, a good while before starting trials too, so when I ride trials, something that needs a fair amount of precision, on a 26" it feels cumbersome. Bigman is a sizeable chap so I imagine riding a 24" feels as nimble as riding a mod might feel for someone of an average stature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Stop making me want to start trials again It looks pretty though <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Looks nice fella! Get a video out! I miss your vids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengsmelly Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Ohhhh YE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Took you long enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I'm still a little confused as to why you've gone 24", Adam, but you've gone about it the right way Any particular reason you've not gone back to 26"? Be good to see how you get on with it I know a few people have asked why I have decided to try a 24inch, but its something I have wanted to try for years! even before actualy trialsy 24's were around I have wanted one (even designed a frame many moons ago) I have always loved mods, but they are way too small for me, so a trialsy 24 was the next option realy, had a first proper ride on it yesterday and its awesome, like I mentioned above, pedal ups are the only thing thats realy going to take abit of getting used to! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Winner - was just a tad curious as you pretty much dominated on the 26" Look forward to seeing some clips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 How tall are you out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 I know a few people have asked why I have decided to try a 24inch, but its something I have wanted to try for years! even before actualy trialsy 24's were around I have wanted one (even designed a frame many moons ago) I have always loved mods, but they are way too small for me, so a trialsy 24 was the next option realy, had a first proper ride on it yesterday and its awesome, like I mentioned above, pedal ups are the only thing thats realy going to take abit of getting used to! Adam Glad to hear it dude It's been a long time coming so I'm glad you're happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Nice to see you're finally back on a bike mate. What happened with the Rockman 24"? Could try the Hope Trial Pro pads to up the brake performance too? Get yourself back down to the west country soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 How tall are you out of interest? I am around 6ft4, and I have to say it feels fine with this stem. Nice to see you're finally back on a bike mate. What happened with the Rockman 24"? Could try the Hope Trial Pro pads to up the brake performance too? Get yourself back down to the west country soon! I have just fitted a £13 shimano disc lever onto the front brake and it feels realy good, i will see what its like properly on a ride tomorrow It seems promising! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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