Mark-V Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 I bought this bike about 6 weeks ago, and have changed quite a lot already since that time: Current specs: Frame: Echo (old) Fork: Koxx Rear rim: TryAll (not sure which type) Rear Tire: Continental Der Kaiser Projekt 2.4 Rear hub: Shimano FH-M525A Front rim: Not sure Front Tire: Continental X-King Performance (Reversed rotating direction for more grip with hooks etc) Front Hub: Shimano HB-M525 Sprockets: 22T front, 17T rear Pedals: BBB BPD-32 Front Brake: Magura Louise with 180mm Magura Disc Rear Brake: Avid Elixir CR with 180mm Shimano Disc I'm considering changing the gear ratio, but not sure yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted September 15, 2018 Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 It's a lovely looking bike and reminds of the golden age of trials. I have to say though I'm not a fan of the shimano hubs, lack of bash ring, mismatched brakes, grips, rear rim and tyre. All just my opinion though! Overall for me its a beauty of a bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-V Posted September 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2018 Well, I'm new to the sport, so please do explain your point of view - Shimano hubs, I understand your opinion on this, but replacing them also means having to re-spoke (correct word?) the wheels completely. Perhaps in the future - Bash ring; Working on it - Mismatched brakes: That I do not understand. They seem to function well - Grips: I've bought them on purpose and I really like them - Much better then the specialized grips which were on there - Rear rim: I have no idea, please share. - Rear tyre: Also bought this one on purpose, looking at many reviews for trials and must say that i'm very happy with it (Had a Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evo on it first, and up to 3 snake bites in 1 hour). I can also lower the pressure to about 15 PSI with no issues... But please share your thoughts as well - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 As long as you are happy with the bike that's all that matters! I just think its nice to have a pair of brakes with the same levers and calipers. As long as they work for you though that's fine. The grips are down to what you feel comfortable with. In my opinion they aren't the nicest looking grips but as long as they feel right to you that's all that matters. The rear rim is more of a competition style trials bike rim with the drilled holes and ground braking surface. I think that bike would suit a non drilled rear rim. For the rear tyre again I'm going off the looks. I think something a bit less aggressive and faster rolling would suit a street looking bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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