supafly1982 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) whats the general oppinion on the Echo lite? also would i need a new set of cranks to run a bash ring? **EDIT** I have got it down to a list of 5 bikes, which would be the best buy 1) echo lite 2011,almost mint, 4 month old bought from tarty bikes. £450 2) onza comp 09, upgraded hub and other bits, signs of normal use. £300 3) Onze comp 2011, in very good condition bar a broken lever. £300 4) Onza T-mag 2008, pretty much mint £300 5) Bionic B2, age unknown, custom build with decent parts, owner reckons spec comes in at about £1200, has normal wear and tear. £400 Edited April 3, 2012 by supafly1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 whats the general oppinion on the Echo lite? also would i need a new set of cranks to run a bash ring? are you talking the full build ? I have the frame, and I am well happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Properly nice frames, bikes are slightly let down by the brakes though. It's a lottery whether they work or not (if they do then they have plenty of power) so it's imperative you buy these bikes from a proper retailer who offers a warranty rather than some twit who's imported a few bikes from China. Other than that they're brilliant bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I've had one for about 8 or 9 months now and there are a few issues -Brakes are hit and miss , my front is amazing but the back is really crap and needs bleed every two weeks . Buy some hopes like I did - handlebars , pedals , forks and stem are all rumored to be very snap happy . I have broken two pairs of Echo TR pedals already , they have amazing grip though . - if your a small guy you might find it too long , I'm 5 foot seven and it runs okay for me - tyres are quite bad , not much grip , wear quickly and are pretty heavy , I'd recommend some TryAll stickys . Other than that no issues at all , a really nice frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafly1982 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) aye its a full build, been offered one thats 4 month old for £450, would blow my budget to bits though, looks nice but to be honest im not that keen on buying something that the rest of the componants aint that great on, been offered a Onza comp asking price £300 with some upgraded bits or a T-mag which is mint for £300, trying to find out if the Echo is the best option? Re the brakes, i facey sticking some shimmy SLX on, ive got the XT on my blue pig and they are awsome, got saints on my wolfridge too, shimano make excellent brakes imo Edited April 3, 2012 by supafly1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 - tyres are pretty heavy They're lighter than Stickys and CC's. A lot lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafly1982 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) can anyone else elaborate on what would be the better bike as i need to bite the bullet soon and could do with advice of more experienced people such as your selvs, ive tried to find reviews, not so easy on trials stuff. 1) echo lite 2011,almost mint, 4 month old bought from tarty bikes. £450 2) onza comp 09, upgraded hub and other bits, signs of normal use. £300 3) Onze comp 2011, in very good condition bar a broken lever. £300 4) Onza T-mag 2008, pretty much mint £300 5) Bionic B2, age unknown, custom build with decent parts, owner reckons spec comes in at about £1200, has normal wear and tear. £400 cheers scott Edited April 3, 2012 by supafly1982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 They're lighter than Stickys and CC's. A lot lighter. I spent quite a while there wondering why mine were lighter until I realized I have the lite version on the TryAll :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 They're lighter than Stickys and CC's. A lot lighter. That depends. The older Echo tyres were, but it seems the newer ones are quite a bit heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 dont go for the onzas. theyre cheaper for a reason. echo lites are awesome, real nice riding frame and nice geo. bit too short for my liking but a very popular bike. depending on the parts you may have to upgrage/trade though, echo pedals, bars and sl forks usually break, and the echo brakes are shit apparently. ive never liked onzas personally, think theyre shit and heavy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafly1982 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Hi Carl, cheers for the input fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Im on the side of the echo, plus a mint bike is better because you can just ride without having to worry about rusty bits and dodgy bearings etc... Plus Im guessing that when people have snapped cranks and forks on these they're pro's doing huge drop offs and gaps, so if you're fairly new its probably going to be a while before you are snapping forks and cranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafly1982 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 aye that is a good point, i wont be dropping off any buildings anytime soon lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supafly1982 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 well ive bit the bullet, got a bike tonight, will get to try it tomorrow, just need to learn how to ride it now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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