07 Echo Lites

[python_man]

hello all was just wanting to know if anyone has the new echo lites and i was wondering if they are any good

hope for a quick response because im gonna order some tomorrow hopefully look out dave and adam

Edited November 1, 2006 by python_man

[GlynnP]

Hey i dont have them myself but they look like great forks.

Oversized/Fatter Steerer making the fork stronger agaist snapping the steerer.

Also the reverse maggy mounts make them structuraly stonger as the force is pushing against the mounts not pulling on them. ( also some say this gives better brakeing power )

[Guest]

Reverse mount's are terribly noisey, I got rid of my koxx forxxx for that reason, also when using a grind on the front and very grabby pad's they hinder modulation and you can actually feel vibrations through the bars.

But they look great

[python_man]

i run zoo's and ceramics but im hoping to get a disk what do you reckon?

[Guest]

If you run a smooth front rim it might be ok but I got annoyed with the noise fairly quickly, I was running coust's on the back though and basically had no brake's that could slow me down gradually, it was either all or nothing.

I got a front disk which is obviously silent and has both modulation and bite and i'm now happy enough with my brake set0up, untill I get enough cash to go full disk of course!

[python_man]

you want a full disk what do you ride i just need a 160 disk or an adapter then i can run my disk a old louise with static disk cant wait do you rate them more than maggies????

[Guest]

I ride a monty 221pr, and use a louise FR disk on't front. I think it's great and feels better than any hope's i've used but I think that's due to them being set-up badly rather than being generally shit.

Definately better than maggie's on the front I think as it can be hard to modulate them effectively when using certain pad/rim combinations.

[dan_barnett]

if i were u i get some my mate has some andthe feel grate and look f***** lush with a maggie

[Greetings]

I think Joe Elding might be able to tell you a bit about the Lites . A strong fork is not only defined by the thickness of it's steerer and as far as I know, that's the only strength-wise improvement they've made to the 2007 models.

[python_man]

but im really trying to go to a disk front wheel moves are really a pain in the neck literally as the jerk when there is only full lock and i want a change

so a louise is good then????

[Guest]

Cheap, Light, Strong.

Pick two.

EDIT: yes, I got my disc for exactley the same reason as you, wanting to try more move's to front, obviously it doesn't make yuo better, but it gives me the confidence to go for it.

Edited November 1, 2006 by jake1516

[python_man]

kewl thank you mate youve been really helpful tomorrow ordering my new forks thanks all

[King C]

Not sure if the 07's do it but Johns forks creak and flex abit.

[python_man]

isn't it the steerer that makes them creak shouldn't that be different with the 8mm thick steerer???

[Guest]

You'd be hard pushed to find an aluminium fork that doesn't flex to some degree.

If they flex while he ride's along flat then it's a problem, but for hook's/tap's and such it can come in handy for a bit of extra bounce.

[I-LUV-TRIALS]

i've got the 06 echo lites and there real nice and there cheaper and lighter than the 07's so if you can get some 06 echo lites go for them

[python_man]

Right I have then they look the dog’s knackers and feel great thanks to tartybikes for a speedy delivery.

They are going to take some getting used to but they feel great thanks guys for the advice

[mrBENN]

Im thinking about getting some soon (when i get the money ) but they look nice how do they ride? i like the reversed mounts on them but are they good for price wise and strength?

thanks ben