Blake Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 HI GOISSSSSSSSSSSSS I need some help making a decision Getting a TGS style 24" frame when I get paid on the 23rd, but torn between two choices. They are both of a similiar price, so this is not an issue to consider. The first one is an echo 24" 2012 model, this is a well known brand I and've enjoyed riding all the ones i've had a go on. However everyone seems to have these which makes me want to try something new. But obviously everyone has them for a reason, they're awesome and trustworth. The second one is a little different, it's a viper 24" frame. This is a direct knock off of the echo except it's anodized green, has a slightly lower BB height (10mm) and 5mm longer CS. This is a tempting option, but due to the cheap quality of it, what if I get it and it rips in half in a couple of weeks because it hasn't been welded together properly? If people are interested I can get pics of the viper, but there's a full build on here in the picture thread which people seemed to enjoy the look of a lot. What should I do gois ? George x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Get this http://tritonbikes.com/triton-24-trials-frame-in-black/ Get the echo. Better bb, better geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 If it's the grey Echo you're talking about, personally i'd choose the Viper over it. Reason being, is the Newer Echo is reaaaaaallly short 1055 wheel base if i remember correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 if it's only wheelbase I'm not fussed, it doesn't make the bike feel any different. it has short CS and a high bb, which is something I miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Echo or a radix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 EDGY think it's gunna be the echo #legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 if it's only wheelbase I'm not fussed, it doesn't make the bike feel any different. Not sure if joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 not THAT much different, shorter will make it flickier, easier to switch i think. Reach is the thing you should look for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Not sure if joking. It's the cs length,bb height and reach that dictate how the bike rides long reach can result in a shorter wb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Mikey d has a radix for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 All about 24 getting one of Sheldon Walker unless a different one comes up cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_PR Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 And ozonys curve? I rode for two years the first echo 24", and now on the curve v3 I feel better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 And ozonys curve? I rode for two years the first echo 24", and now on the curve v3 I feel better.. Not an option I'm afraid. Too many pundie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger allen echo Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Echo 24, frame is a lot stronger than rockman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 I disagree , well its not a fair comparison but I had an echo 24 and moved to a slate xl which is basically built like the radix but bigger and it felt a shitload stiffer , plus I've seen more echos snapped and cracked . I'm pretty sure Joe maher once told me his radix felt a million times less dowdy than an echo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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