Franksx2005

What do you recomend stem wise then mate? might try that first before i brake it as i would love to keep it. i have some trialtech bars which should be here in the next day or to for the echo too.

Here are the latest pics of my current bikes, first we have an old School gem, its a really good condition monty 221 Xlite from 1997/8. the way this bike rides you wouldnt believe its age, it would still put a lot of modern bikes to shame. Next we have my 24" Echo Urban, i have spent a lot of money getting this to a high standard only to find i dont get on with it check my for sale thread for parts. will be a shame to split a bike that looks as good as this. Hope you like, (NICE) comments welcome

I havnt mastered this yet myself but my friend has and the way he described to do it is as your approaching wrong foot forward most newbies pedal all the way round in one mostion to get up, this is ok for smaller walls but when you want to go bigger you have to pedal half way to lift the front up, pause then pedal kick. If you pedal all the way round in one motion there is only so much power you can get into the kick as the gears are engaged, the pause lets you re engage with the front already in the air to give you the extra height. I hope that makes sense lol. Its all about timing though which is the hard bit.

Echo sl are the lightest and not bad on price too. i got a set and i like them a lot.

I didnt realise the gear ratio you run is a display of strength. If you must know this is the ratio i was running on my 26" as advised by tarty, i havnt tested it yet on the 24", but if its too light i will change it. All the bits have just been swapped from the 26" and will be upgraded to suit. thanks for your imput

To be fair if you read the bottom of my first post i said next on the list is some Echo TR riser bars! and its pay day tomorrow! lol. I didnt have the money to get everything straight away. Only managed to get the rear wheel built yesterday so havnt had a proper ride yet. hopefully get out tonight for a bit. Frame is mint though, really happy with it thanks.

how about i do all that then you can ride it for me! does every bike have to be the same? its not a street bike.

Got some new bits for my bike (Red Text) Frame and Forks - Frame: Echo urban 24" - Forks: Echo SL 26" Wheels - Front hub: DMR Revolver - Rear hub: Because fixed hub - Chain tensioner: Ozonys Sprung Tensioner - Front rim: Sunn Single Track - Rear rim: Echo TR 24" Drilled - Spokes: Black halo's with red nipples - Rim tape: Echo - Inner tube (front): Maxxis Welterweight - Inner tube (rear): Kenda DH - Front tyre: DMR Moto Digger - Rear tyre: Maxis Holy Roller Brakes - Front brake: Hope mono trials 180mm - Rear brake: Magura HS33 - Brake clamps: Echo SL Drivetrain - Cranks: Speedrace forged - Chain: Sram - Rear Sprocket: Trialtech Race Screw on 13t - Pedals: Azonic - Bottom bracket: Echo Urban Press-Fit ISIS - Bashring: echo tr - Freewheel: Echo SL 18t Seating - Saddle: Monty Mini - Seat Clamp: Salsa Steering - Headset: FSA Pig - Stem: Echo TR - Grips: DMR - Handlebars: Old School monty Bars

it does not work for me.

Ramsgates better imo! but hearne bay is good. you gonna be there tomorrow, what sort of time?

front wheel isnt so bad, but i dont like the length of 26" so i have just bought an echo urban 09! just need some rims and tyres now. HS24? i thought it was a HS33 raceline D

Senditnow.com for 12.99 anywhere in the uk next day before 12. has to be packed properly obviously. i used them and there great.

i live in canterbury, just down the road from Chaversham. give us a shout if you go for a ride.

raceline and clamp are borrowed till payday, does the job for now. Got the stem and bars as a pakage, im thinking of changing to riser bars though. It does ride nice, just got to get used to it as i ride mod normally.

Just spent a fair bit of money building a stock and think ive found the right bike for me at last SPEC Echo control frame Echo SL disk only forks FSA Pig headset Echo stem Echo flat bars Echo grips Middleburn RS7 cranks with middleburn super pro bash ring Sram chain Hope single speed spacer kit trialtech 14t rear sprocket Ozonys Sprung Tensioner Chris king rear hub hope xc front hub Try all 47mm rear rim mavic D321 front rim Hope M4 Front Disk Borrowed Rear Magura What you think?

cool, there is a few of you then, there is a couple of us in canterbury. we went to hearne bay and ramsgete yesterday, had a great time, got back into it quite quick and even tried a few new things. were planning another trip monday if anyone is up for it?

Give us a text if you wanna ride some time. i can travel too. 07595261040

no disrespect to the youngsters but other thaninterest in trials us old boys would have nothing in common to chat about! anyway i fany of you older guys are near kent im up for riding. im reasonably new, but i used to do it regularly

im in canterbury mate, ive only just got back into it my self though!

Hello mate, i wouldnt rule a mod out with out riding one. i just bought a 26 because i thought my mod was too small and now im selling it and sticking with the mod. im 6ft 4! I suggest youhave a go on both before you decide.

Thanks for the replys, i will have a look in wiki. What does wiki stand for by the way

Is there a section for how to? if not maybe there could be one. It could involve the name of trick, what it is and tips on how to do it and how to perfect it. What you guys think, as a noob i would see it as being very helpfull.

As title says, are there any older riders in the canterbury area. Ive just started riding again and would like some peeps to go with. Is it a big scene down this way, i dont see many tials riders when im out and about. Im Bein picky now lol, but i want to learn from someone lol.

whats the difference between 116mm and 136mm hubs? are 116mm for mods? also is it best for a fixed or free hub?

i was thinking more about weight. Are they not strong enough? What would you recomend? thank you.