[S.K.C.]

Check it out:

http://www.hot-wheels.co.uk/ECDH/DH2.jpg

...the more I see this thing, the more I like it. The flying buttress supports that go around the shock look sweet...

 

[bikenweed]

Looks good! He´s not gonna keep that periscope on there, is he?

 

[binary visions]

Hmm.. I'd love to see a profile, non-drive side picture of that to get a better look at the linkage.

 

[ztlh13]

At least put a chain on the thing so the man can ride it!

 

[S.K.C.]

Binary Visions:

Hmm.. I'd love to see a profile, non-drive side picture of that to get a better look at the linkage.

Ask and ye shall receive:

http://content.mtbr.com/TRP_12_241_1crx.aspx

 

[kidwoo]

Aaron Peters was racing one of those at Mammoth. I don't know why, but it was the smoothest, quietest bike that went by us in the pro finals. I don't know what that means but it stood out in my mind.

 

[Kntr]

Different but I like it.

 

[blt2ride]

It's a nice bike. I saw EC run the prototype during the Winter Series in Fontucky, and it certainly worked for him...

 

[S.K.C.]

Looks good! He´s not gonna keep that periscope on there, is he?

...actually this bike isn't set up as Eric's personal ride - it is a pic from a distributor in the U.K. The EC-D finished proto some time during the summer, and now you can go to 'Goose and buy em.

I've ridden one during the Mt. Snow finals, and as I've said in a previous post - the geometry feels spot-on. Not very heavy either - DEFINITELY lighter than my race-prepped Demo 8.

Eric's bike and the one you see are completely identical, except for the fact that he said he would be running Easton forward controls (stem, handlebars), some Ti fasteners (bolts) and I'm guessing - although he hasn't said this - the new 06 Boxxer WC.

Those will be the only differences between his bike and the production model you see here, or can find Mongoose's new web site:
http://www.mongoose.com/bikes/detail_us.php?brandLine=Pro_US&brandID=66

 

[Cant Climb]

Last year, according to the internet world,this bike was the biggest joke, heap of metal ever to hit the market.......

read'em and weep......

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98057&highlight=Mongoose

 

[S.K.C.]

...you got the wrong bike - that's the Black Diamond series - we're talking the EC-D here.

Completely different frame design - look closely.

 

[Cant Climb]

......it doesnt look that much different basic design wise......

Now lets get thoose apologies turned out.

 

[Bacardi]

I am ing over how fresh those stick-e rubbers are....

 

[dante]

I love the arrow to show which way the bike should go.

 

[sayndesyn]

Could of sworn tribal was played out... Thank you Vin Diesel and XXX...

 

[partsbara]

Could of sworn tribal was played out... Thank you Vin Diesel and XXX...

you LIVE for tribal biatch ... urban tribal is happening in K town as we speak....

 

[S.K.C.]

...you realize of course that these criticisims are just going to give Carter more of a reason to focus on DH for next year and kick everyone's ass on this new bike...neaky:

 

[revmonkey]

isn't EC on this site? maybe he can give us some scoop on this bike.

anyways i thought the black diamonds were SICK bikes. too bad not many people can get past the name it's become associated with.

 

[zmtber]

yeah i have to say that ias one of the nicer bikes i have seen

 

[maxyedor]

Anybody get to ride the EC-X yet? it looks cool but does it ride well?

 

[joelsman]

I like the rim color. the bike looks ok besides paint.

 

[wood-dog]

one word...FUGLY!

 

[BigMike]

Is it wrong of me to think that Mongoose is not as credible because of their big brand box bikes?

 

[clandestine]

what are those rims?

 

[lovebunny]

what are those rims?

can you read?

 

[clandestine]

I can't help being blind

 

[clandestine]

sun rim S-type?

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

Ugliest...bike...ever. And oh yeah.. it's a MONGOOSE! Not to mention it's named after some douche bag.

 

[S.K.C.]

...good Lord.

So what about something substantive?

 

[lovebunny]

sun rim S-type?

ding ding ding!