AlexClare94 Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I wanna know which bike you would go for if you were in my shoes. Out of an Echo Pure SL ( 8.9-9.3KG) or a GU 26"Orange (8.9-9.3KG)... The build is almost exact parts wise, but the Echo is considerably cheaper and lighter but I prefer the looks of the Orange GU. Here's the spec of both bikes; Forks: Echo Urban 2013 Black (disk only) Hubs: Front Echo TR Disc. Rear Echo TR Rims: Front Echo TR Black 32h. Rear Crewkerz Freed Black 32h Spokes: Sapin Black w/brass nipples Rim Tape: Trialtech White Front and Rear Innertubes: Continental Supersonic Tyres: Front Try-All Stiky. Rear Try-All Stiky Lite Front Brake: Hope Trial Zone w/Jitsie Pads & 180mm Rotar & Adapter F Rear Brake: Magura HS33 2014 4Finger w/Heatsink CNC Coustic &Jitsie Brake Clamps Cranks: Echo TR 160mm Black Freewheel: Jitsie 108.9 18t Rear Sprocket: Jitsie Screw on 15t Chain: KMC Z610 HX Pedals: Trialtech Race Platform Bottom Bracket: Echo Titanium ISIS Headset: Echo SL Black Stem: Trialtech Race Forged 165mm x 35 Angle Grips: Trialtech Thin Foam Bars: Try-All Carbon Riser Let me know what you think personally I really like the GU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'd go for the Echo as I prefer the geometry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Echo, for the same reasons as above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Gu for same reason (geo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'd choose GU, not too keen on those echo's. Ride something similar to both and try and focus on what it is you like/dislike on each one, focusing on the geo of the frame and not the other bits of the setup. Then try and make a decision based off that A lot of people I know get on my bike and say it's really really weird. But I find it perfect for what I do (sidehops) So go with what YOU want as that's a fair bit of money to be splashing about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'd go with the echo I think, agree with drstix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack dickinson Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 i'd have a gu but a blue one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 A lot of people I know get on my bike and say it's really really weird. But I find it perfect for what I do (sidehops) me thinks itz the best eko i been on N.G.L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexClare94 Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Well there both near enough same price bar £100 difference but I was thinking of putting the Trialtech SL Isis cranks on and the Trialtech SL stem but there both white and I thought it'd make the colour scheme abit weird but it makes the bikes go down to 8.7kg but adds £120 on to the price... I want the bikes all black except the frame cause looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Get them anodised black, to be honest I wouldn't say the SL stem suits the geo of either frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclip Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 I've not seen anyone break a GU yet? I wanna know which bike you would go for if you were in my shoes. Out of an Echo Pure SL ( 8.9-9.3KG) or a GU 26"Orange (8.9-9.3KG)... The build is almost exact parts wise, but the Echo is considerably cheaper and lighter but I prefer the looks of the Orange GU. Here's the spec of both bikes; Forks: Echo Urban 2013 Black (disk only) Hubs: Front Echo TR Disc. Rear Echo TR Rims: Front Echo TR Black 32h. Rear Crewkerz Freed Black 32h Spokes: Sapin Black w/brass nipples Rim Tape: Trialtech White Front and Rear Innertubes: Continental Supersonic Tyres: Front Try-All Stiky. Rear Try-All Stiky Lite Front Brake: Hope Trial Zone w/Jitsie Pads & 180mm Rotar & Adapter F Rear Brake: Magura HS33 2014 4Finger w/Heatsink CNC Coustic &Jitsie Brake Clamps Cranks: Echo TR 160mm Black Freewheel: Jitsie 108.9 18t Rear Sprocket: Jitsie Screw on 15t Chain: KMC Z610 HX Pedals: Trialtech Race Platform Bottom Bracket: Echo Titanium ISIS Headset: Echo SL Black Stem: Trialtech Race Forged 165mm x 35 Angle Grips: Trialtech Thin Foam Bars: Try-All Carbon Riser Let me know what you think personally I really like the GU So what the point in this thread again? If you like one more than the other don't go buying what other people like. They are made in the same factory and are owned by the same company if you're not that bothered about Geometry (I presume if you was this thread wouldn't have popped up) then go for whichever you like the look of the most! Andrei Burton's Blue GU looked so good and he rode it so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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