Mountain Biking - opinions please: Redline Monocog 29'er

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DnA362
04-11-06, 11:34 AM
What does everyone think of this bike as an inexspensive way to get into the 29'er Single Speed realm

http://www.redlinebicycles.com/adultbikes/bikes/images/large/images/Monocog29er-LG.jpg

jim-bob
04-11-06, 11:39 AM
What does everyone think of this bike as an inexspensive way to get into the 29'er Single Speed realm

http://www.redlinebicycles.com/adultbikes/bikes/images/large/images/Monocog29er-LG.jpg

I want one.

..just trying to figure out how to justify it..
DnA362
04-11-06, 11:42 AM
at the pricepoint it is easily justifiable for me, compared to the other 29" SS options
I am just looking for opinions on the quality of the bike (frame) i know the component set is low end, but it will get me riding, and can replace stuff as it fails.

jim-bob
04-11-06, 11:45 AM
The 26" Monocogs are tanks, in the good way. I can't imagine the 29ers are much weaker.
C Law
04-11-06, 05:07 PM
I would say you can't go wrong at that price. The wheels are probably suspect but what can you expect. I am sure it is a tank also, Nice beefy 4130. Good for derby!
iamlucky13
04-11-06, 07:42 PM
I've ridden a 26" Monocog and absolutely loved it. Unless somebody comes up with a better alternative, I say go for it!
eric1971
04-12-06, 12:22 PM
I'm pretty sure I am going to pick one up.
Indy_Rider
04-12-06, 01:07 PM
Redline makes good bikes, so you should not have to really worry about the frame. I was looking at getting one but ended up going for the bling factor a Bianchi SASS. But if my wife/accountant did not okay the funds for the Bianchi I would be riding a Redline.