I wanted to look at a 9-2-5 in person so I checked out who the dealers in my area are, through the Redline website. I called each one that was close to where I am. The listing in the website need to be updated. Most of these dealers don't carry Redline. And those that do, have not heard of the 9-2-5 and do not even have it in their price list. By the tone of their voices, none of them were even excited to check their price list. Is it because it's Monday?

It seems like lots of people have trouble finding shops that stock Redlines. About a year ago I was in my local Redline dealer asking about a Monocog. They basically gave me a blank stare and said I would be better off getting something else. I got a similar response at another shop. Pretty stupid advice considering its the best low-cost singlespeed MTB out there (according to www.MTBR.com). At any rate, I gave up on that LBS and found a nearly new one on ebay.

Yeah! Another 925 rider!
And how do you like it?

This is exactly the same as I have experienced.

Sorry igloomaster, I think he's talking about buying a Monocog.

I 'bought' a 925 on ebay for $360, but I think that the guy found a better deal elsewhere, b/c he claimed that his wife hit the bike, and refunded my money. I'm undecided at this point on what to do.
In the mean time, I bought a baby trailer for my converted mtb, so that I can tug the dog to work. That ought to keep me entertained for a while. I've also been watching and bidding on some used bikes on ebay (old steel road bikes with horizontal dropouts) for riding as is or converting to ss.
The redline dealer around me focuses on bmx (redline is strong in bmx). The guy didn't know what the 925 was, but was happy to call redline and get a date that it could be shipped. I'm not sure what there policy is on getting a good fit.

Very nice. I noticed the 9*2*5 on Sheldon's website as I was looking for a chainring for my fixie commuter. It looks like an excellent commuter bike. With this, the Bianchi San Jose, and the Surly Crosscheck, it looks like there's finally some choice for this market: the bombproof ss/fixed commuting machine.

I really dig those mustache bars. I may have to get some for my Trek.

200+ miles on mine so far; highly recommended. I don't claim to know much, but the freakin' thing seems to be just too good for the price.

igloomaster, how's the 9-2-5 after riding in the rain, if you have done so? i'm interested in how it turned out, maintenance-wise.

Hello all!

Really like the Redline 925 from the reports and discussions. I finally found one to test ride last weekend and I was extrememly disappointed that the clips hit the front fender/tires when I turned. Seems kind of a goofy design flaw for a commuter bike. Any thoughts or suggestions?

I AGREE - but that's the only thing I found fault with, and as I described earlier - I replaced the pedals IMMEDIATELY (before leaving the store with the bike on day 1) with Shimano clipless. The Shimano pedals are working out just great (I'm not a big fan of those extended toe things anyhow.)

My toes don't hit the front wheel at all when riding, and I'm a size 10.5 foot. Most turns slight with leans anyhow; I don't turn the wheel that far when I'm out there.

I wiped it down and oiled the chain. No issues! Planet Bike fenders are great too.

That actually happens with a lot of road bikes and commuter bikes with 27" or 700c wheels. It's generally accepted that at the speeds required to safely turn the wheel that much, you probably won't be pedaling. I only encouter it occasionally when I'm doing a tight, low-speed turn on a bike path or in a parking lot.

I picked up a 925 a few weeks ago. I removed the toeclips before I left the shop, and replaced the pedals with some spd ones when I got home. My feet just barely touch the fenders if I am turning sharp when moving slow. (been practicing trackstands) I have a 160mm crank on order cause I have short legs, so that should cure that problem.
This is my first fixed gear, (aside from the one I had when I was like 4yrs old) and I love it. The handlebars are perfect for when your standing and pedaling on the uphills. The full fenders are great in the rain. The frame has nice long chainstays, which make it easy to ride "no hands"
The only issue I am having with it is that I seem to keep having to readjust the chain. That may be just because it's new and is breaking in, or maybe its just normal for a fixie ? In any case I went and got some cheap bmx chain adjusters for it last night, maybe that will cure the problem.

Oh yeah, I had a pinchflat last Friday. My fault due to low air pressure. The tires it came with are nice but I may just look into getting some 700 38 Armadillo Infinitys.

Yeah, and perhaps a Honey colored Brooks team profession with some matching bar tape. That might look good against the two tone gunmetal and grey fade paint job Redine put on it.

Unless the bike is being used in fixed gear mode. In which case as long as the bike is moving, you're pedaling.

I thought the bike came stock with chain tensioners? Look at the picture at the Redline website.

https://www.redlinebicycles.com/adult...ges/925-LG.jpg

Mine did not come with chain adjusters. None of the 925's that my bike shop got in had them. But your right, the picture of the 925 on Redlines website sure does look like it has chain adjusters on it. Not a real big deal, the bmx style ones were only $2.50. If I wasn't so cheap I would buy a surley chain tensioner, looks cool but is 26 bucks for one. I suppose only the drive side needs one, but still...... 26 bucks.

I think I have fixed gear fever. I am already eyeing my Cannondale road bike and thinking of making it into a fixie. I am also thinking about getting a Redline monocog and converting it to a fixed gear. There are really no big hills where I ride, so I don't see the purpose of having all those gears anymore.

I did come across an article about converting old bendix kickback 2 speeds into fixed gear hubs, now that would be cool, a two speed fixie.

i think you'd be surprised at how many smaller track bikes suffer from toe overlap. that tight geometry and big wheels (relative to frame size) make it pretty hard to get around.

as for the redline; your toes have to clear the front tire AND the fenders. so in smaller size frames, YUP your probably gonna have to learn to live with that.

my girlfriend rides a 56 or 58m crosscheck and has the same issue with the fenders. we trimmed the little metal adjusters (the rods that extend from the fork to the fenders) down as that as what was hitting her foot.

i have no problems on my 60cm frame.

I did come across an article about converting old bendix kickback 2 speeds into fixed gear hubs, now that would be cool, a two speed fixie.[/QUOTE]


Sorry if this sounds ignorant, but how does a two speed fixie work?

Has anyone with a 925 experienced your foot hitting the front tire on slow sharp turns?

Had my LBS put a 925 on the next order in...
Can't wait. Been thinking about SS and Fixed for awhile. Want to use it for a town commuter... and with my topography (Vermont) I should get a good workout. Thinking of putting the Brooks Team Pro from my Trek 520 on it. Would definitely get some matching bar tape.

Are those moustache bars similar to the Nitto's or Rivendell's? They look flatter, more like the Performance. I think I like the Nitto's better. Might have to swap those out.


I'm 5'9" and ride a very comfortable 55 LeMond. Ordered the 54 925... wondering if this was the right size to get. Frame geometry seems close.