ELECTRIC POWERED ORANGE
F: 180MM | R: 170MM | W: 27.5
CYC X1 Pro Gen 4 eMTB Motor Features
The Phase AD3 is an adaptive bike that’s designed to feel like a conventional bike, built around the principles of giving riders of different abilities independence and accessibility.
The Phase AD3 uses a pair of cantilever linkage arms to join two additional head tubes. It takes a second steering linkage element connecting the two suspension forks to the original steering head tube. The rider then sits in a bucket seat which gives core stability and the ability to precisely control the bike - pumping, jumping and railing berms is no problem.
Where conventional bikes need your lower body for balance, the Phase AD3 transfers this job to the rider’s upper body, allowing riders to stationary balance and manoeuvre at low speed without using their legs or lower body. This design means that the rider can balance upright without toppling and is very stable, even in tight turns or at slow speeds. Many riders with disabilities are able to get in and out of the Phase AD3 without assistance and many find it quick to learn, giving loads of confidence from the get-go.
As a hard-hitting eBike, the Phase was the perfect chassis for the Phase AD3 project, which is paired up with the CYC X1 Pro Gen 4 eMTB Motor. Depending on the rider’s requirements, it can be built as a pedal-assist eMTB or a full twist-and-go setup where the motor provides all the propulsion.
Battery life and range will vary depending on an individual rider’s setup. The bike has a 624wh battery and up to 5000w of continuous motor with 250NM of torque.
From day-one of his research, designer Alex Desmond quickly understood that riders with disabilities don’t just want to ride ‘tame’ terrain. Many want to ride singletrack, slash berms, send jumps and overcome technical, rocky, rooty and rutty trails. The Phase AD3 opens this up to them, either returning to what they loved before an injury or helping them to find a new love of off-road riding.
The Phase AD3 chassis is a monster over rough terrain. It’s built around 175mm of suspension travel and because of the actuation, the front-end system reduces suspension input to the rider by 50%. This actuation means one of the front wheels on Lorraine’s bike can clear obstacles up to 345mm, enough to stop most conventional bikes in their tracks.
In Alex’s words “It’s like a magic carpet ride over roots and ruts. With that second front wheel you’ve got an amazingly capable bike that’s great through rough ground”.
We know the Phase AD3 is no ordinary bike, each one will need to be made to order to the specific requirements of the customer. To start the process we will request that a £1000 (GBP) deposit is paid to firstly secure your position in the queue and to secondly allow us to book an online appointment for you with our design engineer.
If after the consultation everyone is happy, we will proceed with the production plan and 12 weeks from that point your Phase AD3 should be ready, however if it is considered that we cannot produce an AD3 to fit your specific requirements you will be given a full refund of the deposit.
Start My AD3 JourneyA challenge that Alex Desmond worked hard to overcome was the risk of losing traction, losing balance or crashing. This is where the leaning three-wheeled design comes in and having two front wheels was found to increase grip by 50%.“When we tested it, no-one could keep up with test rider Lorraine Truong through flat corners, she’s pretty fast anyway and the Phase AD3 just gave her loads of grip”.
In addition, if the bike does lose grip the bike will understeer rather than toppling. If the rider does fall the linkage will help to protect their legs.
The design means the bike can lean as the rider covers ground, the front end moving by up to 40° to offer plenty of margin for different terrains. That’s great for allowing access where other adaptive bikes can’t go and allows the rider to carve turns, climb steep inclines and even traverse severe off-cambers that would be tricky to even walk across.
The secondary seat suspension also opens up a new world of possibilities to riders like Lorraine. Riders can change their centre of mass on the bike, allowing them to jump and pump the bike.
Last but not least, the bike’s design addresses a classic challenge of adaptive bikes, their width. Where many other designs require specially built trails or wider tracks the Phase AD3 is significantly narrower, with a 350mm track width. It can be ridden on narrower singletrack than 350mm too, including on steep inclines and even through nasty, gnarly, rutty trails with wheels bouncing in and out of ruts.
“The whole purpose of the Phase AD3 is to provide a bike that allows adaptive athletes to push the boundaries of their riding abilities without being restricted by the bike” Alex told us.
Where many adaptive bikes focus on safety and stability, the Phase AD3 aims to give riders the freedom to ride challenging trails and a bike that feels more like a two-wheeled bike “you pick a route, ride down it like a conventional bike and the Phase AD3 does the rest of the work”.
To start the purchase process we request a £1000 (GBP) returnable deposit.
This will secure your position in the queue and allow us to book an online appointment with our design engineer to discuss your requirements.
| Monocoque/6061-T6 Custom Butted Aluminium tubing | ||||
| Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
| Seat Tube Length | 16" | 17" | 18" | 19" |
| A. Head Angle | 63° | 63° | 63° | 63° |
| B. Seat Angle | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| C. Top Tube | 624 | 643 | 659 | 674 |
| D. Top Tube (effective) | 620 | 640 | 660 | 680 |
| E. BB Height (from ground) | 342 | 342 | 342 | 342 |
| BB height (from axles | -12 | -12 | -12 | -12 |
| F. Chainstay | 441 | 441 | 441 | 441 |
| G. Head Tube | 120 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| H. Wheel base | 1260 | 1280 | 1302 | 1325 |
| J. Reach | 465 | 485 | 502 | 520 |
| K. Stack | 623 | 623 | 632 | 641 |
| T. Rear Travel | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Standover | 730 | 744 | 758 | 784 |
| Unless otherwise indicated all measurements are in mm. Frame angles are measured static, without rider sag. Bottom bracket height measured from ground with 710 mm Ø tyre. | ||||
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| Shock Length | 230 x 65 mm | ||||||||
| Rear Hub | 148 x 12 mm | ||||||||
| Rear Axle | Maxle 142 x 12mm (Length 174mm) | ||||||||
| Seatpost Ø | 30.9 mm | ||||||||
| Seatclamp Ø | 34.9 mm | ||||||||
| Front Derailleur | N/A | ||||||||
| BB Shell | 73 mm ISCG05 | ||||||||
| Tapered Headset | Upper: ZS49/28.6 Lower: EC49/40 |
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Battery Info
For optimum battery charging we have designed the battery to be removed and optimally charged at room temperature between 10° and 20°C.
Stored batteries in a cool, indoor location with stable temperature between approximately 10° to 20°C
Do NOT leave the removed battery exposed to direct sunlight or rain or in an environment likely to drop below 10° C.
IMPORTANT! Avoid freezing temperatures.
Charge battery to around 70% before storing for a period of time
Every six months, always charge battery back up to around 70%
Before using battery again, charge it completely
Please note: This is for guidance only. You may be taller or shorter, it doesn't mean our bikes will not fit you. The best way to determine the correct bike size for you is to try one. We've added some more explanation on sizing theory here: What size frame do I need?
We think the best way to find out what an Orange Bike really has to offer is to ride one. So don't just take our word for it, get out there and give one a go.
Sadly it looks like none of our dealers have this model in stock as a demo bike. However, you can find your nearest dealer and they can request one to be sent to them from our demo fleet.
Prices and Specifications are liable to change without notice.
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