Simtra ST-1

[Free-Ride-Junkie]

Allright guys,

So I was originally leaning towards the Echo control, and then the Zhi Z1 due to it's mid height bottom bracket. Well that is going to be out of stock for another 3 weeks or so. I want to get some fall riding in before that so I have been steered towards the slightly more expensive Simtra ST-1. If the frame is really that much nicer, I don't have a problem spending the extra cash. Opinions?? I am going to have it built as a SS with the Magura Louise up front.

Dan

[RomanC]

Quality wise it might be just a bit better than the other frames you have mentioned. However, this frame allows you rim or disc brake option which is always nice in case you decide to change things up.

[Gunner]

ive been riding it for a while and love it...don't have much comparison for it but I havn't heard one complaint

Im riding a weaker prototype version and its still holding up to my abuse

[justfuzzit]

Ive had mine for a few months, I am a beginner so I havent been pushing it, but I love it. It rides awesome.

[Free-Ride-Junkie]

Well I sent one final e-mail to Tim at Trialsin after talking to him on the phone. It looks like I will have it set up with the HS-33 out back, the Hope Trials Disk in front, either Try-all or Monty Crank, VIZ wheelset, VIZ Stem, VIZ fork, Cassette with tensioner (SS for now but could change and run a derrailleur later if I wanted.) White Industries FW mounted on the crank.

I can't wait for the Simtra!