Al_Fel Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Just got this little beauty. I can't believe how good of a bike it is for the money! I wasn't too sure about having a rear disc again (I've found them to be a bit of a pain) but so far its been spot on. To be honest I haven't rode this properly yet but after dragging the brakes on around the car park for about 10 - 15 minutes they feel amazing! The front brake feels great with loads of power and modulation and the rear brake locks up a treat. I couldn't get it to slip hopping on the edge of a curb. Like I said I haven't rode the bike proper but so far I'm very impressed. I changed the pedals to Echo platforms and the freewheel to an Echo SL Other than that its pretty standard. Here it is anyway. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I like that! I think some white Trial-tech bars would look lush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 I like it, but the paint work is pretty boring, it needs a colour splash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_biker_barney Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Looks absolutely awesome, but personally would put a coloured set of hubs on it with matching coloured nipples! Really set them apart from the black and white Edited August 7, 2012 by mod_biker_barney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thanks lads! I'm happy with it the way it is to be honest. I didn't want to spend too much extra on it. The spec as it is is pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Are those not just the old Yaabaa mod frames? Looks nice anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
315r Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) Are those not just the old Yaabaa mod frames? Looks nice anyway Yes, exactly the same, but doesn't matter, mod Yaabaa's were nice frames. Edited August 9, 2012 by 315r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Yes, exactly the same, but doesn't matter, mod Yaabaa's were nice frames. Thought they looked familiar, yeah nice frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Sick bike, looks really good! What do you think about the brake after some riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Love it, Would be interested to see what white stem/bar combo would look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yes, exactly the same, but doesn't matter, mod Yaabaa's were nice frames. It's not exactly the same but very very similar. This has the mini bash plate and a few other design tweaks. Sick bike, looks really good! What do you think about the brake after some riding? Still haven't had a chance to ride it properly to be honest! The brakes still feel awesome after some pissing about but like I said haven't had the chance to ride it full on. Thanks for the comments peeps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 A few people asked how the brakes have been after a proper ride so I just thought I'd give a little review of them. The brakes have been awesome! I was pissing about on a sloped wall and noticed them slip through a little bit going backwards but it would have been a lot to ask for a brake to hold in that situation. I've been really impressed with them to be honest. They lock up great and the front brake bites nice and has plenty of modulation. The lever feel is solid and the lever blade is pretty big and flat. When I first had a pull of the brakes when I was building the bike up I didn't think I'd like the lever blade with it being so flat but it feels great riding the bike. Over all I'd recommend these brakes to anyone. For £89 each you can't really go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Very nice, really getting tempted to get another mod now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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