Which Bike ?

[marklim]

Hi Guys,

Im extremely new to biketrial and i will be getting a mod bike to start out with. I will be getting a second hand trial bike. However, im caught in between 2 bikes. And i would really appreaciate if you guys could help me see which is a better bike as im not sure about parts for trial bikes.

1) Echo Bike

http://www.mcb.com.sg/mark/trial/echo.jpg

-Echo Frame & Fork.
-Try All Stem (Black).
-Try All Carbon Handlebar (Black).
-Try All Stiky Front Tyre.
-Try All Stiky Rear Tyre.
-Echo Bashguards.
-Echo Crank.
-Echo Rear Hub.
-Echo Front & Back Rim.
-Echo Brake Booster.
-Shimano Front Hub.
-Monty Grips.
-Magura Front & Rear Hydraulic Brakes.

2) Zoo Bike

http://www.mcb.com.sg/mark/trial/zoo.jpg

Zoo! Python frame
- Brisa disc 20" fork
- HS-33 rear and disc front (Avid rotor)
- Monty cranks
- Zoo! stem and bar
- Pink pads
- VP pedals
- Monty Chain
- White Industry FreeWheel (72 engagement for specially trials)
- Monty front and Try-all rear tyre
- Monty hub + Alex rim rear wheel

Thanks Alot,
Mark

[decline]

get the python..those things are tanks! i have one and love it. although i would like to try a shorter frame sometime.

[carnagr]

The spec on the Echo looks better, and it also looks like it's in better shape.

[bouncingbabyboy]

The spec on the Echo looks better, and it also looks like it's in better shape.

I have to agree with Carnagr. The only thing on the Zoo that looks promising is the freewheel. The Echo looks like it is in better shape. Pictures of the underside of the down tube are very telling with trials bikes. Just from those pictures I see some scrapes or worse on the Zoo. From here the Echo looks pretty clean.

[ONE EYE]

Yeah, I say go with the Echo just because of the part spec.

Although I like the zoo frame better then the echo.

Since you are just starting out either one you choose will be good, either way you will be replacing parts reguardless, after riding for a little while.

Matt.

[toyota200x]

The Echo looks much better. You are going to have one nice bike.

[marklim]

hi guys,

i've compiled the result together with what i've posted on other
forums and the results are,

echo --> 13 votes
zoo ---> 8 votes

meanwhile, kindly keep the comments going on as i've not yet
decided on which bike to go with.

lastly, thanks alot guys. u guys have helped me alot.


rgds,
mark :)

[eturt9]

echo. looks like better condition

[va_tick]

just pick up the cheaper of the two!

[Matty]

Ide say echo. Also bash plate looks stronger.

P.s I want a echo frame,lol

~Matty :)