Perez Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Echo SL for the win Im curious about the jitsie one, but need to get at least a 6 month use feedback before consider of buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Echo SL for the win The titanium one or the black one? I got the black one and after a month of use, broke a pawl. Got a replacement under warranty and the new one skips* every once in a while as well. I don't know what to make out of this. *Don't know whether it's actually skipping. When track standing I tend to move my crank to adjust for the length of a run up or sth. and then, when applying slight pressure on the pedals, it makes a clicking noise just like the skipping sound. Under full pressure I haven't come around this "problem" yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Personally, I wouldn't call that a skip if it's just seating a pawl into place under low load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerictgm mk2 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Since I own hope I'm sure that freewheels are totally gay. Don't want any of them even for free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) the way he^ put that out again,well.but in general heś right Edited September 11, 2014 by FamilyBiker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Since I own hope I'm sure that freewheels are totally gay. Don't want any of them even for free. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerictgm mk2 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) the way he^ put that out again,well.but in general heś right It's just an impression, mate. Nobody died because of it and it makes life more colorful. :wink2: Don't be so serious. Edited September 11, 2014 by Clerictgm mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I've had 8+ Echo SLs over the years and recently went for a Jitsie. Seems to be holding up alright. havn't given it too much shit yet as I've only been on about 5 rides but it hasn't mader too many horrible noises yet which is good. It does do the pawl re-seating thing like Adam explained above, presumable because the springs are so strong. It hasn't actually skipped yet though. So far so good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Personally, I wouldn't call that a skip if it's just seating a pawl into place under low load. That's cool then. So mine hasn't skipped once then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 If it only had more engagement points... if 72 isn't enough you're doing something wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerictgm mk2 Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Had an Eno for almost 9 years now. Still doesnt skip. Used fairly frequently. And im not exactly the easiest on freewheels. Edited September 12, 2014 by Clerictgm mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 My old style SL died the other day. Rather than repairing I think I'm gonna try a Jitsie out come payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc.Jokie. Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 when i built my radix up, i went through 2 echo sl's in two weeks. then bought a a tensile and has lasted longer than any other freewheel ive had, has only skipped 4 times when i fist put it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 People rave on about Freewheels being a certain noise pitch etc etc. How do I tell if my freewheel is on its way out without hearing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Wouldnt say it was all down to luck. Care and maintenance plays its role aswel. If you take the time to clean and lube moving parts, such as freewheels, they are certainly more likely to work for a lot longer. In this time I have owned other freewheels such as Tensiles etc. I managed to break a Tensile after just 2 hours. Which could maybe be luck, or could be just a bad freewheel. But given a freewheel is manufactured to a high standard and is looked after. I see no reason why it should break. Also, 72 engagement points is a fair amount compared to those shitty adicta(dicta?) freewheels that used to come on nearly every bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) I serviced an Echo TR yesterday that had been ridden for 1 1/2 years in all conditions w/o any maintenance. It sometimes skipped for almost a quarter crank turn and sounded like shit. We thought that at least one pawl was broken and so took it apart. Other than a lot of rust (which was due to the rainy season we've had the last couple of weeks) everything was fine. So we drowned it in WD40 and put it back together. Now it sounds like new and it doesn't skip anymore either. I wonder if that has to do with the rider being only 60kg and not very strong. Mine (I weigh 85kg and am strong) broke after 6 months of use. Edited September 17, 2014 by niconj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) i went through 2 echo sl's in two weeks. then bought a a tensile and has lasted longer than any other freewheel ive had, has only skipped 4 times when i fist put it on. I killed 4 Tensile freewheels and their Prototype 108 click in around 3 months. My last Echo SL lasted 2 years, and my current one has been on there for around 18 months with no issues Edited September 17, 2014 by J.KYDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 So basically, freewheels are like brake pads 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Got my Jitsie fitted last night and took it on a 4 mile round trip this morning running the kids to school to get it bedded in, forgot to give it a soaking in GT85 but so far it seems good. I had a little play just backhopping up a small wall and doing some hops to front on a kerb and I must admit I do feel confident with it. Made one "scary" click when I was pedalling along but I'm pretty sure that was just one of the 3 pawls locating as it didn't slip or jump at all. I look forward to properly putting it to some use, definitely recommend one to people on the fence so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Yeah mine makes more noises than my SLs have over the years. Like you say, not slipping but not particularly confidence inspiring. It's still on my bike though which says something... If it wasn't any good I'd swap it out immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 sorry for the resurrection, but any experience with the Jitsies? I am planning to get a freewheel and heard that they are strong and 2x as loud as the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Will whatever you do, dont get that Rockman 108 i had on my mod.... the ratio was 5 snapping noises for one complete "pedal" haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Not had any problems with mine whatsoever, fully confident in it. I bedded it in as per the instructions and then flushed it with wd40 and it's spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) My mates sounds amazing and feels really great. Be my next purchase if when my SL fails. Edited October 28, 2014 by dann2707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M S/c Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Adams jitsie freewheel has been mega so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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