Stormflex Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 New to the forum and just thought I'd say hello. Have ridden MTB on and off for years but the last couple of years have mainly been riding a road bike - still get out on the MTB occasionally. Have decided I'd like to give trials a go and have been reading with interest all the 20/24/26" discussions. I understand the pros and cons and think I've decided on what I want to do with this bike. I like the idea of a mod as it seems they're perhaps easier to learn on and I can probably play with it in my small back garden. However, stock might suit better as I'm used to MTB. And, my thinking is I'd like to take the bike up the woods right by where I live and ride natural - hop on logs, tree stumps, rocks, benches, etc. So, I guess 26" makes more sense. And this brings me to the MAD Phase 1.2, which at £200 seems like a bargain for starting out on. Even if I'm going to have to fork out later to convert it to singlespeed. Is there some logic in my ramblings? Have I missed the point? Are there alternative bikes I should be looking at? Did consider the Onza Zoot 24" but it's more than double the price of the MAD - or is it worth paying the extra? Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 The phases's are very good beginner bikes, Also it all depends on what you want, As the phase is made for trials it will be better for proper trials but as the zoot is more of a streety bike for the bmx style like spins and the like but will make the more trialsy moves harder. The zoot is defiantly worth its price as it is a great spec for the money, but if you do choose it i would upgrade the brakes and chain tugs. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydian Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I've recently bought a zoot and it's brilliant. Only been out on it twice though as the chain tugs snapped so yeah if you order buy new tugs too... But it's easy to learn on I learned to peddal kick on day one. Obviously haven't got the balance sorted but I can do about 4 in a row and get the back wheel to land perfectly on all the lines on the ground I was practicing by. I think it's great for beginners like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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