craigjames Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Copy and paste: 2015 ECHO Control Limited Edition complete bike to commemorate Deng Qiang. The design is strong and lightweight, it is a CNC-style 26” trials bike, limited to 38 units worldwide, and each bike has a unique identification number. The geometry of the bike and purple parts were Deng Qiang’s favorite. (ECHO's 1998 first-generation 20” complete bikes were styled with purple parts). 2015 ECHO Control Limited Edition frame has returned to the CNC design highlighting strength and power. The original frame around the seat tube is replaced by two beautiful CNC plates. The CNC board on the right has its unique identification number and special D logo to commemorate Deng Qiang. The CNC board on the left has Deng Qiang’s signature. The rear brake and booster have been combined into one CNC part, combined with the traditional CNC axle drop out design, the frame has much more anti-torsion and strength, as well as being visually unique and impressive. The frame is finished in matte black, the color of solemn respect. The laser engraved “Control” logo is a copy of the 2004 Control model, a tribute to the classic year. The head tube has a tapered design, this keeps the front end height low and enables maximum flexibility in bike fit for a wide range of riders. Total weight of the frame is 1520 grams! It is the best combination of weight and strength! 2015 ECHO Control Bike equipped with the top of the line ECHO parts, including carbon fiber handle bar, CNC splined cranks, titanium bottom bracket, titanium freewheel, titanium pedals, titanium cog, splined hubs, titanium bolts, and the purple CNC stem is unique to this limited edition bike. The frame uses triple butted tubes as we have used on GU frames. In addition, the front brake system used on the ECHO Control limited edition is the latest ECHO SL separated oil tank disc brake, it uses a symmetrical design and can be used on either the left or right side of the handlebar. Although he has left us, in fact he is by our side. Because ECHO is always a continuation of Deng Qiang! Wheelbase: 1095mm, BB High: 75mm, Head Tube: 105mm, Frame Space: 135mm, Chainstay: 378mm, Head Angle: 72° Frame Weight: 1520g 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 This is the absolute epitome of the Deng Stereotype. Next level stuff... :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Looks a very nice bike with a lot of meaning however I wouldn't like to run those forks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I don't really understand why it is all coming out now despite him dying a few years ago? Is it some kind of tradition to keep these things a secret for a year or so? hope this doesn't seem like me coming across as disrespectful as that isn't my intention. Just confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Said in the press release that they kept things quiet as they didn't want the company to collapse like Koxx had done shortly before so they kept all the details private. I like some bits about the frame like the CNC brake bosses, tapered headtube and the wings but the geo is too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) looks like a limited edition corsa. Edited March 1, 2015 by Rob. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZArgrave Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 the full builds very purple but im a little bit in love with that frame lol so much cnc-goodness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 I was confused as to why there was 38 made. Then it clicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZArgrave Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I was confused as to why there was 38 made. Then it clicked. That never even crossed my mind I just accepted a random number of bikes ha is it Dengs age? Can't find the dates on this post at a quick skim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 That frame is amazing. Its a shame about the circumstances though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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