bing Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) So I've already got rid of the zoot, swapped it for this from a mate of mine. Well happy with it. Spec is: Limey 3 26" frame Don't know what forks, think they are old echo hifi's Trialtech cranks with echo sl 108 ffw Kmc 910 chain Trialtech rear hub on trialtech rim Old school echo disk hub on trialtech rim Bb5 on Aztec rotor Rockman stem with trialtech bars 04 maggie, heatsink Cnc yellows Michelin wild gripper rear 2.5 tyr Panaracer cedric gracia 2.1 front tyre It rides amazingly well. Very very steady on the rear wheel, other than a set of pedals, it doesn't need anything doing to it. Well happy Edited July 30, 2013 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Bargain! Have you weighed it yet Dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Ebay sell super cheaper new we'll go mg1s new. Think they're like £25 or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Ebay sell super cheaper new we'll go mg1s new. Think they're like £25 or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Autocorrect on my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Bargain! Have you weighed it yet Dan? No mate not yet, am gonna do it when ive got it all sorted, just need to do a few tweaks to get it how I like it. I popped the back brake on Monday afternoon, so I'm waiting on a new magura coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Autocorrect on my phone ano just made me loooool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Made a few changes, got rid of all the red bits, because I hate red bits, and replaced them with silver and black, apart form the spangly green echo lever blade I think it looks loads better now. I had to replace the trialtech cranks temporarily to the onza zoot ones I have to sort the clearance issues, which is an issue on these frames when you run a 47mm rim The fix is gonna be some echo sl slaves, which are narrower and the narrowest pads I can get hold of, which appear to be trialtech sports. A few comp riders I know use them so they should perform just fine All up weight is 9.6 kgs, the rear tyre weighs an absolute ton, but by god its grippy and quite bouncy. But that's for later on, the next upgrade is a front hydraulic disk brake, I have a hope mono trial to go on, and the adaptor to take a 180mm disk Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon-trials Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 I actually like that better than the Limey 4 frames its such a nice shape what's the geo bing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 What's that thing on the garden table Dan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Made a few changes because I love pink bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Smart dude, always wanted one of those frames myself after loving the mod version. If you're at radfest I might have to have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 What's that thing on the garden table Dan? It's a wooden cock with a bottle opener in the top that our lasses brother fetched back from spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 It's a wooden cock with a bottle opener in the top that our lasses brother fetched back from spain Seen them when i went away haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Got a few more little changes, got a tyre and tube deal from the tarty boys at the weekend, so they have gone on, knocking 1kg off the weight in one go!! The rear tyre was 1300g on its own, then it had a DH tube in it as well. Coupled with changing that and the front I have the weight loss. I have also upgraded to real cousts and echo washer less clamps courtesy of Ben from trials addict, who did me an amazing deal I also have a little more clearance now, thanks to spacing the bb correctly and a little grinding of the cranks, the trialtechs flex a lot less under load compared to the onza zoot cranks, and are a fair bit lighter. I have also cured the creaking from the front end, this was done by sanding the steerer tube and cleaning the inside of the stem clamp, sanding all the paint from the bar clamp, and also installing the crown race with bearing fit, so it can't move about. All its waiting for now is a set of brake pads for the bb5, after I wrecked them at the weekend. I'm quite liking messing and improving this steed, for some strange reason I'm getting satisfaction out of improving it, more so than any other bike I've had. It rides so nice, I love the way it sits on the back wheel, and also how I instantly feel comfortable when riding it, more so than my old mod. I can already feel some progression, after just a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Cracker of a build there.... thanks a lot for changing my mind again on a 24" or stock bike you b**tad!!! Haha thought I was committed to a 24 but so unsure now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Got a little update Bought a shimano deore 2012 disk brake, and an Aztec rotor for less than £60. Braking nirvana is now restored. Had a few problems with my rear mag, so I shelled out for a new set of 2011 hs11's, and the problem is sorted. Got 4 finger levers as well which is a bonus. All for £90 brand spanking new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Best looking 26" frame ever IMO and this is one of the nicest I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketrials1995 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 That bike Is so nice and really tempts me to build my one up again with a new bar and stem combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Best looking 26" frame ever IMO and this is one of the nicest I've seen. Cheers dude. It's getting a set of neon disk forks and a 150x30 neon stem over the weekend. Should shave quite a few grams off, these echo hifi's are heavy as f**k. I'll get a fresh arty picture up when it's all changed overThat bike Is so nice and really tempts me to build my one up again with a new bar and stem combo. Cheers pal, glad a few people think so. It rides amazing. It's got a rockman 150x30 stem with trialtech low rise bars on. Just the right height and reach for me. Sits on the back wheel really nicely Edited September 25, 2013 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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