Wanting to try a fixed mtb ... outcast or monocog?
08-21-08, 12:48 PM
#1
Hip-star
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 629
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Wanting to try a fixed mtb ... outcast or monocog?
I think I wanna get a 29er and it seems like the outcast and monocog are the only ones in my price range at the moment. I will probably end up using it as a ss but I would love to try a fixed mountain bike (maybe I will like it as much as my regular fixed bike). That said the reviews of the monocog seem to be a bit better than the outcast if one is looking for a stock bike ready for trail riding (which I am). Rigid steel also makes more sense to me than rigid alu. If I want to go fixed though the outcast comes with a flip-flop hub. Thoughts on the choice.
08-21-08, 01:04 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 51
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have a Peace 9er fixed with no brakes that gets a fair amount of use on the trails. Gotta go slow sos not to slide though. Fix offroad is a hoot but a little tougher IMHO. No opinion on the other rigs though, I have no experience with them.
08-21-08, 02:22 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA.
Posts: 171
Bikes: Jamis Sputnik, Custom Cannondale CAAD8 road, 1994 Rocky Mountain Metro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
The 2009 Kona Unit isn't too bad for CDN$799
08-21-08, 07:08 PM
#7
Harbinger
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 564
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy, Old Araya fixed conversion.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I was actually gonna pose this exact same question only just a genearal... "opinions on budget friendly 29ers particularly single speeds, anyone have any experience with the Marin hamilton 29er or for that matter the muirwoods 29er (although not SS) or the new IRO I9?
I'd ideally like a disc brake setup are there any options for that in the sub $500 range?
I'd ideally like a disc brake setup are there any options for that in the sub $500 range?
08-21-08, 09:35 PM
#8
Paste Taster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 4,392
Bikes: , Jury Bike, Moto Outcast 29, Spicer standard track frame and spicer custom steel sprint frame.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
convert your old 26 to a 29er with some new wheels and a set of mavic caliper adjuster/adapters
08-22-08, 12:51 PM
#10
Too Much Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 3,660
Bikes: Eriksen 29er, Gunnar Roadie, Niner RLT, Niner RIP 9
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 116 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
redline. If you are going to go rigid, my choice would be steel 99 times out of 99.
here is mine setup fixed.
I have 165's on there. I think crank length makes a difference offroad for obstacle clearance
here is mine setup fixed.
I have 165's on there. I think crank length makes a difference offroad for obstacle clearance
08-22-08, 11:51 PM
#14
Harbinger
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 564
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy, Old Araya fixed conversion.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
well im thinking about getting one for stupid harsh weather bike/tank so I'm kinda leaning alum... I'm considering going geared and getting that muirwoods 29er.
