M.a.d Phase Bike Owners

[BTR_Vince]

Are there any people with the M.A.D. bikes here? If so, what do you think of it? Is it a beginner, intermediate or pro bike?

I'm a beginner and I started with a 1.2 bike with 26" wheels but hopefully they will bring in a 20" bike in August which I will get because I can't seem to do much on this bike.

Also, has anyone had any problems with the left pedal coming off? Or the chain keeps jumping or getting stuck? Are these known problems with these bikes or is just me?

[joshlyd1]

Most trial bikers usually change the gears to single speed and put a sprug tentioner or a old mech to tension the chain

Also i would say the bikes are for all abilities too

And most of the problems you are having are probally just you

Try and tighten things which are loose and check it more often keep it clean so nothing breaks because of dirt too

Hope i have helped

Josh

[Borat]

Rich pearson (A top end rider) has just bought out a video, he rides the lower end of mad phases. He is amazing as you will see. http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=137462

[PaRtZ]

And fatmike. Don't forget MAD use these bikes to do demos with so if they werent that good, they wouldn't use them

[Andy P]

I've ridden the Phase bikes since before they were even released (I ride for MAD so you might see this as a biased opinion however I'm not) and personally the lower end of the range especially represents very good value for money for beginner riders. Obviously to bring these complete bikes in at such a low cost some of the components admittedly arn't the best however with very few changes they can be excellent.

I recieved a 1.2 and straight out the box I changed the rear hub- singlespeed, chain, brake pads and added a grind - thats it. I rode the bike like this for the best part of 2 years of demo seasons and had no problems what-so-ever. I have since changed some components over from my old s*****n MAD bike such as bars, stem, cranks etc, just because I had the parts to hand.

I wouldn't claim to be a top rider at all but there are plenty of talented riders using the Phase frames (which are all of identical geo) - the example of Rich on the "lower spec" 1.3 is a particularly good one. I wouldn't expect the frame to hold you back at all - its a great beginners bike which can hold its own against some of the more desireable brands at many times its cost.

Like someone has already mentioned - if you're seriously into trials ditch the gears and possibly save for a better rear hub - thats where the biggest impovements can be made. I'd advise going over your bike generally to keep everything well maintained. Even the best stuff can fail if its been put together incorrectly or abused without any maintance.

Lastly - keep at it! blaming your bike isn't really an excuse for not being able to do anything. Sure, a high end bike make things a little easier but if you can't do the basics... Those of us that have been riding for some time will agree with me - bikes are waaaayyy more advanced these days. We were all riding xc bikes with the big chain ring cut off not so long ago

Have fun!

Andy

[Borat]

And fatmike. Don't forget MAD use these bikes to do demos with so if they werent that good, they wouldn't use them

Yeah, they (as far as I know) they use them all of them time.

[BTR_Vince]

I've ridden the Phase bikes since before they were even released (I ride for MAD so you might see this as a biased opinion however I'm not) and personally the lower end of the range especially represents very good value for money for beginner riders. Obviously to bring these complete bikes in at such a low cost some of the components admittedly arn't the best however with very few changes they can be excellent.

I recieved a 1.2 and straight out the box I changed the rear hub- singlespeed, chain, brake pads and added a grind - thats it. I rode the bike like this for the best part of 2 years of demo seasons and had no problems what-so-ever. I have since changed some components over from my old s*****n MAD bike such as bars, stem, cranks etc, just because I had the parts to hand.

I wouldn't claim to be a top rider at all but there are plenty of talented riders using the Phase frames (which are all of identical geo) - the example of Rich on the "lower spec" 1.3 is a particularly good one. I wouldn't expect the frame to hold you back at all - its a great beginners bike which can hold its own against some of the more desireable brands at many times its cost.

Like someone has already mentioned - if you're seriously into trials ditch the gears and possibly save for a better rear hub - thats where the biggest impovements can be made. I'd advise going over your bike generally to keep everything well maintained. Even the best stuff can fail if its been put together incorrectly or abused without any maintance.

Lastly - keep at it! blaming your bike isn't really an excuse for not being able to do anything. Sure, a high end bike make things a little easier but if you can't do the basics... Those of us that have been riding for some time will agree with me - bikes are waaaayyy more advanced these days. We were all riding xc bikes with the big chain ring cut off not so long ago

Have fun!

Andy

Thanks for the great info!

Yeah I totally understand what your saying about 'dont blame it on the bike' etc. its just I have read everywhere that a 20" bike is much better to start on and learn the basics so thats why I'm getting it.

I'm keeping my 26" also so if I feel like that one rides better for me I can always switch back.

Thanks to everyone else that replied too.