thorn2403 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 hi all, I have been looking through threads about the mad phase bikes and people have said that it would be best to buy the the phase 1.2 instead of the 1.1 and spend the money that is saved on upgrading various parts. It isn't clear though, whether this is based on the RRP of the bikes or the price they can be bought at: mad phase 1.2 => rrp is £550 now £250 mad phase 1.1 => rrp is £750 now £300 as it is only £50 more, is the 1.1 worth it? Also, most trials bikes are single speed, so would it be a good idea to replace the gears with a singlespeed set up? Thanks for your help Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan97 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 hi all, I have been looking through threads about the mad phase bikes and people have said that it would be best to buy the the phase 1.2 instead of the 1.1 and spend the money that is saved on upgrading various parts. It isn't clear though, whether this is based on the RRP of the bikes or the price they can be bought at: mad phase 1.2 => rrp is £550 now £250 mad phase 1.1 => rrp is £750 now £300 as it is only £50 more, is the 1.1 worth it? Also, most trials bikes are single speed, so would it be a good idea to replace the gears with a singlespeed set up? Thanks for your help Ben I'd recommend getting a second one on off ebay for £3oo you'll get a much better bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southend Trials Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'd recommend getting a second one on off ebay for £3oo you'll get a much better bike. not neccesarily, if you want warranty and the feeling of a brand new bike? then get that, and £450 off is a steal of a deal! buy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorn2403 Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 not neccesarily, if you want warranty and the feeling of a brand new bike? then get that, and £450 off is a steal of a deal! buy it!! so r u sayin go for the phase 1.1? what are the benefits over the 1.2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southend Trials Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 1.1 on paper its better and if you for some reason quite, then well you'll get more of your money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've got the 1.2. Its my firts trials bike and seems fine to me. I plan on replacing parts when I've got the money and when things break. The mech hanger and gears were the first to go after bending the hanger. Changing to single speed is pretty easy. I would change the wheels next as the ones that came with the bike are pretty heavy and seem poor quality. The hubs require regular attention. Hopefully and new stem soon as well. Save some cash and go for the 1.2. It will get you started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 For the sake of £50 I'd just go with whichever colour you prefer. With the 1.1 your only gaining slightly better cranks and bottom bracket and I assume different hubs though they're not really trials specific so probably won't stand upto that much, though they'd be fine for a beginner. These are both areas you'll probably change in the future anyway which is why I'd put it down to a preference in colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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