Azarathal Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Got the washerless clamps on my new Echo 24trial and they arent square. I'm wondering if It'd be okay to do this at home without a stand or should I wait until I can get access to a bike stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted November 10, 2011 Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 Done the ones on my comp as you probably noticed. All i did was removed the back wheel and did put the drop outs on the floor. Out of interest, how far out are your mounts? I've not checked mine on the 24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) I haven't checked but I can see from the angle they're hitting the rim. Edited November 11, 2011 by Azarathal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 They must be quite slanted did the file trick work?? As o got my bionic and mounts are welded on pissed?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 No matter how much you filed the mounts, it looks like the mounting holes are off ( so like Tris says the brake mounts are probably welded wonky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 The left hand side seems to be fine now, the right hand side is still pissed as a fart but the brake pad was worn at an angle so I'm hoping it's sorted. If it isnt sorted what can I do? Would my warrenty be affected by facing my mounts? I've also put a small scratch on the downtube, would that affect it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 The left hand side seems to be fine now, the right hand side is still pissed as a fart but the brake pad was worn at an angle so I'm hoping it's sorted. If it isnt sorted what can I do? Would my warrenty be affected by facing my mounts? I've also put a small scratch on the downtube, would that affect it? sorry was thinking that the top edge of the brake pad would be parallel with the seat stay that the brake mount is on.... of course it isn't so if you file as per video it should come out fine. Ive never heard of anyone facing brake mounts like that? I suppose it would be possible to set up in a mill but i certainly wouldn't try it! I doubt the warranty would be affected if you haven't removed much material , neither would the DT scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Would my warrenty be affected by facing my mounts? Do you actually have a warranty on it? EDIT: Filing mounts shouldn't affect your warranty. Depending on where it breaks, down tube damage might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I assumed I have some kind of warranty seeing as I got it on Weds. I'll run the echo pads until they wear down and when I go to fit my new Coust pads I'll check how straight I've managed to get the mounts and file more if needed. Thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 You can never take too much off With the warranty, I just didn't really know how it'd work out in terms of whether it was deemed to be a second hand bike or not, which Echo dealer the warranty would go through, etc. Just out of curiosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) Well I got it from elsewhere, I'll ask them about warrenty. Edited November 11, 2011 by Azarathal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 May be official importer but I know if different people, would like to know warranty thing?? Did you file them?? Just wandering so I can sort my bionic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Well I got it from Jack which I assume got it from you as you're the only UK Importer for Echo arent you? So technically he's a the dealer and you're the distributor so... I'd take it to Jack, Jack would send it to you and it becomes a pain in the arse? We were out of stock when you wanted to order the bike, and we're still out of stock now. That should give you your answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 did someone say Dan Ko??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 There are two UK importers though, remember - TartyBikes and SelectBikes - however, I believe SelectBikes haven't had any of these bikes in yet. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Hasn't Barrow Farm got something to do with Select bikes? Or am I thinking Radical bikes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I think Radical Bikes is the Barrow Farm business? Or the riding school type setup they have there. I might be totally wrong on that, but that's what I thought it was anyway. Select Bikes is Phil Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted November 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 (edited) Got mixed up between Radical and Select. Everythings sorted now anyway don't worry, there was a thick layer or laquer on the mounts Edited November 11, 2011 by Azarathal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackMeek Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Hey guys bit of info to try and clear up any thoughts about this topic to best i can. We were out of stock when you wanted to order the bike, and we're still out of stock now. That should give you your answer. The bike in question was private sale between me and mike as I was in a position to help him out. did someone say Dan Ko??? Que dices hombre? There are two UK importers though, remember - TartyBikes and SelectBikes - however, I believe SelectBikes haven't had any of these bikes in yet. Weird. I know of only 2 distributors active in the UK and another one on its way but no sole distributor. So does that mean you can't order them from another country through mail order site who have ordered them from the Echo factory ? Hasn't Barrow Farm got something to do with Select bikes? Or am I thinking Radical bikes... Nope neither buddy. www.radicalbikes.co.uk check the site see what they are about. Mikey (Azarthal) mentioned his Brake mount issue earlier. It's a classic lacquer lump that needed a soft rub of a small file to get to the flush surface of the mount. It went through a thorough mechanical service of being put together and the alignment was questioned but when it was gently pressed against the rim it lined up perfectly. This must have meant that the pad had a bit more pressure being applied to it on one side than we could see. Now fully resolved. If you're wondering how i got hold of a this bike, it came from a friend in China. I'm not on a live website and selling as a distributor. Nor do i intend to sell echo as a distributor. This was a private sale between me and Mike. Just to lay an idea to rest that Ali might or might not have implied: the bike had nothing to do with Dan Ko. (P.s Give us a holla, dude and let's catch up. Drop us a phone number pal in my inbox). Cheers Jack Any itchin' questions or issues anyone feels I have not made clear, let me know. I will try to reply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Who's due to be the third distributor? Chatted with Echo about the situation recently and they said there would only be 2 for the foreseeable future. Of course anyone is entitled to buy from overseas, however Echo have been made aware by all their official dealers (not just the UK) of the current increasing grey import trend, and they are keen to stop it with various measures now in place. Back to the question that started this discussion, I guess if the bike was sold as a mate, then unfortunately there is clearly no warranty Mike, although if Jack was so kind as to help you out in the event of a problem that would be pretty mega. I must admit I am becoming slightly concerned by the number of grey import parts floating about (advertised on places like Facebook), as its not good for the stability of the market, giving the official dealers less confidence in continuing to support that brand. You also then get people trying it on with warranty claims with the official channels, since their source is unable to provide such a service, but I guess you pay your money and make your choice! Of course people with nouse will always try and make a few extra quid on the side, but long term its not sustainable IMO unless they decide to turn it into a proper business (and therefore have to deal with the associated costs). Longest post I've made for a while! Guess I'm just pretty passionate about the situation, since what we do has to support 6 employees and the requirements of riders throughout the world. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackMeek Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Back to the question that started this discussion, I guess if the bike was sold as a mate, then unfortunately there is clearly no warranty Mike, although if Jack was so kind as to help you out in the event of a problem that would be pretty mega. I would definitely help him out as the contact i have can really help me if i need to make a request for that sort of situation. I must admit I am becoming slightly concerned by the number of grey import parts floating about (advertised on places like Facebook), as its not good for the stability of the market, giving the official dealers less confidence in continuing to support that brand. You also then get people trying it on with warranty claims with the official channels, since their source is unable to provide such a service, but I guess you pay your money and make your choice! I agree if it increases with the grey import routes. Im not saying who the member of the forum is but i have notice one of them sign up not so long ago. Not connected to me though. Longest post I've made for a while! Guess I'm just pretty passionate about the situation, since what we do has to support 6 employees and the requirements of riders throughout the world. It was a good post Ad. Keep up the good work you guys do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le @ Tnn Engineering Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 It such a pain to have to file your magura mounts to get them truly flat. But it's very common on pretty much every frame to have some misalignment in the mounts. But on a brighter note it's worth the trouble and time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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