Fishwog Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 (edited) OK, I've been riding the Echo Control 1065 for about 2.5 month's now, so I thought for people who are considering it, I would write up a small review for it (N) I will be comparing it to a Planet-X tibo in places.... Backwheel Control: I found the control, much easier to *sigh* control on the back wheel, it felt much more balanced and slightly more effortless. On the front wheel (front hops, nose manuals) it is very nice to keep balance of aswell. Kick - gapping: This was the most noticable difference with the frame. I could gap so much further and not to say much more effortlessely! I have recently managed around 7.5ft, I could just manage 6ft on my tibo.... Static to front wheel: Very similar to the tibo, quite effortful, but comfortable. Front-bumping: Ahhhh, good ol' front taps :P I have recently managed 41" on a vertical wall ever since I got this frame, it is very nice to front bump, but I'm sure the new chunkier tyre may be helping a bit. I also find that I am not veering off to one side either now..... Bunnyhop: This frame, although longer is easier to pull up to bunnyhop and manual, but I rarely do/done either with both frames, so I can't give much infomation on that. Spins!: The frame is much easier to spin about than the tibo was, infact I find this frame easier to spin than most of my friends shorter bikes! I have recently been pulling off 360's on the front wheel, but am still learning to do it on the back wheel. Sidehops: This was the only downside for me, I love my sidehops, and I struggle a bit more than I did with the tibo.... I could get around 39" with my tibo, but so far have only managed about 34-35" with the control, I am trying to learn to go to both wheels instead of front wheel first, so if anyone has any tips, please tell! Strength: I can only judge the strength by looking at it, but I must say that you would be silly to look at the control frame and not think of it as chunky and strong looking! Aswell as very beautiful! Actual wheelbase measures up at 1073mm with fattyR forks. Overall, I would describe this frame as having the control, balance and ease of a long bike, with the maneouverability of a shorter bike, which can only be a good thing! *yawns* PM me or reply in here if anyone wants any more detailed pictures of the frame, or any more details on it! Sam. :) Edited February 22, 2005 by Fishwog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Looking very nice Sam, must say I'm a bit jealous hehe. Must have a ride next time I see you. Good review too! (N) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Nice (Y) Il get one if/when my alibongo (tibo) goes :D I like the simplicity of it :lol: Oh yeah, I was looking at your bar angle.. I tilted my bars back a tiny bit the other day and can gap further (Y) Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwog Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hmmm interesting, I always found having the bars tipped slightly forward helps with 90% of power related moves, such as gaps.......meh will have to give it a try, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteboy Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 what was the wheelbase of your tibo? what bb rise did your tibo have? how tall are you? (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwog Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Wheelbase on my tibo was just under 1055mm, the BB rise was +20mm sameas the control, and I am about 5'9 tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I like your bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Are your forks actually painted silvery white? It doesnt look like the bare metal showing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwog Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Yes they've got a hammerite silver finish on them. I might consider getting some Echo Urbans soon...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyroo Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Yes they've got a hammerite silver finish on them. I might consider getting some Echo Urbans soon...... ← Don't. Get some nitromors, take all the paint off, (only nitromors and a toothbrush needed, no sanding) and you will find that the forks have a brushed effect similar to that of your frame already on the metal. (quality you see) Just laquer it up for a really professional look. I done with a mate on his fatties, and they look awesome, match his pitbull frame perfectly. Saving you lots of money you could get a decent frame with (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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