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Research into it has proven that it has sealed bearings (or something similar) so I do need to get a new BB. So what's a good external bottom bracket? It doesn't look like Tartybikes sell them so is my best bet getting an MTB one off ChainReaction? Thanks

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Just seemed like a lot of lycra and dabs to me. Backed up my view of watching natural being boring. The first 3 minutes were good though.

To generally succeed in my activities, find a way to get motivated for school stuff, break less bike parts and get injured less.

Avid BB7 or BB5, BB7 is a bit more expensive but has a bit more adjustable. But if you want modulation it'd be better to get a hydraulic, Hopes are popular (for a good reason) because the Magura Louises are a good choice.

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I was out riding, when all of a sudden my cranks stopped spinning. After sadly walking home, I've taken the bottom bracket apart and all but three of the ball bearings wear in halves of pieces.Where should I get replacements and is there a standard size (it's an Echo BB but I'm unsure of the model)?And if/when I do get them, how do I go about replacing them? Thanks EDIT: Research into it has proven that it has sealed bearings (or something similar) so I do need to get a new BB. So what's a good external bottom bracket? It doesn't look like Tartybikes sell them so is my best bet getting an MTB one off ChainReaction? Thanks Changed the topic title, got a new bottom bracket question. So I can run an internal bottom bracket, despite what mechanic at LBS said, so which is the best to go for? Was looking on Tarty and they're all reasonably similar to me. Is/what are the ones that wouldn't work with an Echo Control 07 frame with Middleburn cranks and bash? 128mm spindle and 68mm shell and ISIS And what is thought of as generally the best? I just really need a strong, long lasting one. My bikes heavy enough now that I don't really care about weight. Two people have said the Trialtech Race, but is it that much better than one of the cheaper ones? Thanks

I'm waiting for these weight weenies to man up and stop using grips to save weight

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I thought those pictures were to show us what the original looked like

One clip from today, the tyre taps from a few months ago

I have a 203mm BB7 on my stock and it's perfect for me. I'm pretty awful mechanically so it's probably not set up very well but it seems to have a good modulation/bite ratio. 203mm looks silly on a mod anyway, practically the same size as the wheel.

You talk a lot of sense, thanks for that. Because I haven't ridden that many bikes, I don't really know what my preferences are, like I can't really tell whether I want a longer or shorter wheelbase (maybe that means it is the right wheelbase ) Thanks for the replys

So on the Resolve what sort of rise would you need to make it okay for spinniness? I was out today and I'm just about able to 360 my Echo off a curb (it's not the best 360 obviously) but am I right in thinking that that sort of spin is going to be harder on the Ashton or if I get a more suitable stem could it be easier? And on these street bikes like the Hex and Switch how drastically different would they be for static moves? But then I suppose that can also be altered with the stem... Thanks for the replies, seem to be thinking about much more than I'd originally planned.

Don't get a Flea, I had a Flea 1 that created many bad memories for me. Flea 4's pretty good for beginners though.

For what reason? I find my current Echo alright to spin though, do you think there would be that much difference in the difficulty? Thanks again

I've thought about the Switch, but I find my Echo comfortable for the TGS stuff and alright for spinning. I'm more hesitiant about buying one since it's a lot more different in geometry than the Ashton. I'd love to try one but they're out of budget as it is and I don't want to be taking too much of a risk Thanks for the replys

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As I said in July, these really make me want to ride. Too bad it's almost midnight and pouring rain outside. To my dreams I go.

Thought I'd take this from the other thread too

Work your way through this - http://www.vimeo.com/10772712

Really like that, the silver forks look better then the black ones. Have you changed pretty much everything but the frame now?

Hello. I currently ride a 2007 Echo Control which I like but still I'm not sure if it suits me. The geomatries 1085, +15, 72*, I'm reasonably sure. One of my problems is that this is the most trialsy bike I've ever rode really except for my Levelboss that's 1065. I found the wheelbase increase pretty natural to change too. I've been thinking about getting the new Ashton Revolve frame, I assumethe 5mm wheelbase difference wouldn't be too noticeable? And what would the 15mm increase in BB height be like? Any opinions about these frames in general? I'm keen on the Ashton because it's pretty cheap (220 with the forks and headset) and I like the looks of it. Plus I'd like to try getting something new, having always seemed to have inherited problems buying second hand. Also, are the forks any good generally? But then I have another problem about whether the frame would actually suit me. I'm probably spinnier than most riders although I still like doing sidehops, up to fronts and all that. A lot of people would say get an Inspired here I think however I'm pretty certain 24" feels too small for me, having ridden an Onza Zoot. Do people (you) think that it would be better to get something like the Ashton, improve at the more fundamental trials techniques and then possibly go for a more street capable bike? Thanks

Gutted Thought this was going to be in the For Sale section

Is there any truth in the rumour about the newer models being a lot worse than the previous model?