Echo Lite mod

[stinkybastard]

Finally adventuring into the world of "Mod" getting most of the stuff together in the next 2 weeks. let me know what you think of my build
echo lite 4 bolt mag
bonz cranks mod ffw(thanks to the guys at thetrialsinshop)
wi trials fw
HS red pads w/ alum back(running smooth rim) just gottem
maxxis CC, echo rims, echo rear hub
Marta 160mm front w/ ebc red pads Goodridge lines
hs33 goodridge lines
Team stem, hbar
pig hset.
Tryall bb
i have an echo 4 bolt booster, will it clear the rear tire?

hear the snail cams suck, would a 3/8 bmx tensioner work/fit/last
wish me luck

[Acolyte]

Lose the Marta SL, spend your money on a Hope Trials. It comes with stainless housing and it's less money. IMO, it's also a stronger brake.

Having a brake booster is a must on that frame. Which one do you have? The Control booster won't fit, the thinner black/silver one will work fine.

How tall are you? The lite frame is short(1000mm), if you're of decent size, get a longer frame.

[stinkybastard]

I already own the martas, otherwise i would for sure go hope. cant justify spending more money on brakes, Ill break it first(not that ill try)
Im 5 ft 7, so I hope it wont be too short for me.
Mine is this one, the thin one http://www.hbtrials.com/photos/echoparts/4bolts_booster2.jpg
hope it will work.

[Don Coyote]

Switching to mod? Get ready for fun! :eek5: And ridicule. :mad:

It's only a 20" wheel, so I think you'll find the Marta strong enough, maybe just a bit lacking in modulation.

Ya, 3/8 (10mm) tensioners. Usually a couple of the 7 dollar tugs gets me a season on the drive side, with a snail cam good enough non-drive. If you go with this style...
http://www.colonybmx.com.au/images/anchor_cad.gif
find one where the U-channel piece fits snug on your dropout or adjustment/reliability will be compromised.

[sethman]

not to be mean but im 5 7" and the 1003 was way too small for me .

[stinkybastard]

not to be mean but im 5 7" and the 1003 was way too small for me .

nah man, no worries. if so Ill take the good witht the bad. Im sure there are benefits for small frames(shorter wheelbase)
My st1 to me is a long wheelbase, not sure if wb in comparison with stock and mod is felt the same. 1050 to 1003. Only a variance of 47mm. I wont judge it till Ive ridden it, thanks for the heads up

[sethman]

oh yeah . your going from stock to mod ? trust me , you are going to notice. if i can notice a difference in 10 mm - you prolly will to . ahk you are gonna have a blast though. going from stock to mod is being shown the light. i think your gonna be stoked. let me know if you have problems though.

sethman

[Sir_Crackien]

also to let you know the echo 4 bolt booster will work on the mods to problem at all. the reason people don't run the 4 bolt ones on mods is because most of the time the mod has a stiffer rear to start with and will not need the 4 bolts to hold it in place and 2 bolt ones will work just fine.

i had a 4 bolt echo booster on my echo team mod that i had for a while (i'm searching for that perfect bike)

[Juhan]

that'll be a nice bike and you'll discover the wonders of bunnyhopping with that short frame ;)

[gsg]

I'm 6' and have no problem riding my Lite. If you're used to a long bike it will definately take some getting used to though.

A booster is a must on this frame. I tried one of the older black and silver echo 4 bolt boosters and it didn't fit the mounts... the new ones will work fine though.

[stinkybastard]

Feast yer eyes, just picked them up. Thanks to the guys at thetrialsinshop.com

[mikeyr89]

Nice

[Mango]

i thought bonz wasn't making cranks any more.. or atleast thats what trialsin shop told me

[sethman]

those cranks look nice.

[stinkybastard]

The workmanship is amazing...Im almost not looking forward to scratching them up:wtc:

[sethman]

that sounds convenient. you will take pics yes?

[stinkybastard]

hey any yous run the bonz isis cranks. i ordered a 128/68 tryall bb. is this the right spindle length?

edit. Right spindle length to maintain adequete chainline

[sethman]

thats the width i prefer . youll be fine.