matt.price Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Ive been riding trials for about a year on a mod and i belive iam too big for my mod. Ive seen a m.a.d phase on ebay and iam interested in buying it. But is it a good bike for me? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 the geo on them is terrible for tgs style trials, but if your more into bunnyhops etc go ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Depends what one it is, but they definitely ain't bunnyhop machines, the earlier white ones are just awful geometry full stop, let alone for any sort of trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 the geo on them is terrible for tgs style trials, but if your more into bunnyhops etc go ahead I'd disagree with that! The Phase frames certainly not as long as some, but that doesn't make them terrible for it - just a more kick-ass compromise. Mine gets ridden in demos, competitions, street rides, skate parks, even on the trails! You really can't get better for the money. Here's a few clips of me on mine: http://vimeo.com/7710726 I'm now on my 3rd, but ride them bloody hard! They've lasted well over 6 months a piece, which is actually longer than any of my previous frames (Adamant A1, Echo Pure 2004, Fresh Products, IOLO, Echo Contro 05 + 06, etc etc) Enjoy it, it's MAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) I'd disagree with that! The Phase frames certainly not as long as some, but that doesn't make them terrible for it - just a more kick-ass compromise. Mine gets ridden in demos, competitions, street rides, skate parks, even on the trails! You really can't get better for the money. Here's a few clips of me on mine: http://vimeo.com/7710726 I'm now on my 3rd, but ride them bloody hard! They've lasted well over 6 months a piece, which is actually longer than any of my previous frames (Adamant A1, Echo Pure 2004, Fresh Products, IOLO, Echo Contro 05 + 06, etc etc) Enjoy it, it's MAD. When it's being ridden like that you can't really say it's crap for tgs, if anything it favours that more than proper street riding, just because it's not a stretch limo doesn't mean it's gonna bunnyhop nicely, it's still a modern frame with a decent height bb and a pretty steep head angle, all aimed at back wheel moves. My only experience is of the old old white ones, so link us to the bike in question. edit = Just read you put it's a phase which is a pretty modern one, don't be put off by the reputation of the old ones, they're nothing alike, they're decent frames for pennies. Edited January 30, 2010 by LEON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 ok the first comments put me off a bit but the video put me back on again! 1.1 or 1.2 or 1.3? (phase) thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 If you're buying just a frame, then the 1.3 (blue) has vee mounts, the 1.2 & 1.1 4-bolt. Other than that it's just colour. For the full bike - definitely pick up the 1.2 (red one), get some decent brake pads, a decent rear hub, and ditch the gears, and it'll be a sick bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 If you're buying just a frame, then the 1.3 (blue) has vee mounts, the 1.2 & 1.1 4-bolt. Other than that it's just colour. For the full bike - definitely pick up the 1.2 (red one), get some decent brake pads, a decent rear hub, and ditch the gears, and it'll be a sick bike. yeh the full bike ! 1.2. yeh i wanna ditch the gears and get single speed but bit worried about setting it up? whats wrong with the hub? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willdudeXD Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 i have the 1.3, i like it, just need ssome better rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtim Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Phase 1.2 is awesome, been riding one for a few months now and its responsive, strong and best of all cheap! You don't have to worry about messing it up because its cheap to replace. I got mine of ebay also! Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Just because they are cheap, doesnt mean they are crap. Ive been riding them for over a year now, and love it. http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=146454 The geomatry is great for learning on, and a well set up bike can take you as far as you car to go. As said the frames are all the same, except the 1.3 has V brake mounts. The rear Hubs arent great, because they are just standard MTB hubs. If your just starting out then it will be fine, but once you get your skills up you will want something stronger, and with better engagement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 For the price, think I'd probably have one over an Onza. Can't deny the fact that mike is a beast on his, so the bike's there, just learn to ride it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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