theone2be Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 just wondering, because on one post in here it says that the frame can snap from 6foot drop offs, but i havent riden trials before and wondered if it was a good frame to start on because i wont be doin any huge drop offs like u lot for a while and i got a killer deal from a friend of a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 It's an alright frame to get going on dude. Any frame will snap and crack but some are just weaker than others. It's also how hard you ride them. Check the F/S section dude, some decent frames come up loads in there and you can get a right bargin and have the perfect frame to get you rididng like a pro. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Dave Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 i would definitely go for the frame if your a beginner. especially if you are getting a good deal. i had an 04 mad which i loved. it snapped after 8 months but it took some abuse. i think i was doing around 9ft drop offs etc so you shouldnt need to worry about the frame snapping. if you do somehow manage to snap it, send it back to the shop your friend got it from and try and get yourself one on warranty. thats what i did and im now riding a 2006 saracen mad team urban. i paid £100 for the 04 frame about a year ago now and im riding a top of the range 2006 frame! cant really complain with that. excellent service from saracen. but anyway yeah go for the frame. excellent for learning on (Y) :lol: (N) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gardner Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 yer good learning bike in my opininon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 it is a good bike to learn on because it is cheap and gets you riding and like most other people you are likely to upgrade your bike and finally get a new frame when you are better anyway so get the saracen (Y) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smelly joe Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I started out riding trials on a saracen mad. I think mine was a 04 model. i really enjoyed riding mine, but the only thing was that i tended to ride mine very hard as i had no control, so eventually the inevitable happened and it snapped :lol: . deffonatly go for the saracen to start, its a really nice bike to learn on. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiss Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 i snapped 2 when i rode 26" but tht was because i used to do 7ft+ drop and land so hard my eyes kept popping out their sockets on impact. i think they are a good beginners 26" bike (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 i snapped 2 when i rode 26" but tht was because i used to do 7ft+ drop and land so hard my eyes kept popping out their sockets on impact. i think they are a good beginners 26" bike (Y) But thats not really healty for you or your bike and dont compare how high your drop to how often a frame snaps! i have friends that can drop 7" and you have to strain your ears to hear a landing cos he is such a good smooth rider or like about a kid that drops with poor techniquie and will wreck stuff quickly solid i love my 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 i saw the mad team once. it was about 3 years ago and everyone was amazed when they kick hopped off stuff onto a coke can and then they gave the crushed can to sum 'lucky' person in the audiance (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nay Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 i had one as my first bike, i got it second hand for £125. quite good for learning the basics and trying the small stuff but but they do snap after a while. snapped mine droping off the shed into my dads wheelbarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerboysam1 Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 good bike to learn on, but when you get a bit better you'll want to change it :- :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 i have friends that can drop 7" and you have to strain your ears to hear a landing cos he is such a good smooth rider Yeah, but 7 inches is f**king tiny :P Anyhoo, the frames are alright. Team "MAD" seem to be able to rag their's about pretty well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_ferret Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 they ride lovely as street frames built strong too! oggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Yeah, but 7 inches is f**king tiny :- Anyhoo, the frames are alright. Team "MAD" seem to be able to rag their's about pretty well... OK 7 foot however you do the lil letter thing afterwards sorry 4 the misunderstanding even though you did understand just wanted to take the pisss outta me :P they ride lovely as street frames built strong too! oggy You laugh at my bike though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 he dosent laugh at you or your bike simp he laughs with you :P safe simp saracen 2 six is a well good beginner frame that you could progress on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
777 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 hi i woz just wonderin wether they r suitable for smallish dirt jumps as well as trials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Congratulations on bumping a 3 year old thread I wouldn't think they are good for dirt - they are trials frames as far as I know.Get a cheap dirt frame, an old DMR (Trailstar, Drone, Transition), Specialized P1, Giant STP or even an old Barracuda Ghetto / Subway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
777 Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Congratulations on bumping a 3 year old thread I wouldn't think they are good for dirt - they are trials frames as far as I know.Get a cheap dirt frame, an old DMR (Trailstar ow much would u sell urs for together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I've stripped it down now but I could build it up again, I was after £200 for it and whatever postage is... It cost me about £600 - Only needs a shorter chain and maybe bigger forks.Anyway, no selling in NMC so if you want to do anything email me: mikeduffield@yahoo.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
777 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 is it just short of a chain or does it need forks etc.?is it just short of a chain or does it need forks etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 It's ready to run but the chain is mega loose It's all there, just needs a new chain ideally, and you may want to get some bigger forks. Other than that it's all complete.email me mikeduffield@yahoo.co.uk for pics and that as we're not allowed to sell in new members section and I don't want to get in trouble or abuse the rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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