I found a shop in Mesa that had a 925 in stock so I could check it out. I actually like the looks except the fenders. I hopped on it for a second and liked it except the front of my foot hit the tire a couple times. The bike was a 54cm and they said they could order me a 56cm. I'd have to put half down(so no backing out) since they only have this one in stock because the Redline rep asked them to bring it in or something like that.

Would the 56cm help the toe overlap problem much? Also the bike felt tight/cramped/short so I don't think the 56cm would be to big. If it matters I used to own a 54cm Lemond Zurich(which I really liked fit wise), which from what I understand stretches you out some.

Thanks,
Brad

Probably not. The geometry probably has a short wheelbase. You may be mistaking cramp/tight for an upright geometry. With that said, I would try to see if another shop has it in a bigger size, for you to try. You can also always take the fenders off later on.

what he said,

+ that whole half-down-no-backing-out thing sounds pretty sketch. If someone told that to me, I'd say **** you and walk out the back door (just to be contrary.)

My shops will ask for a deposit but still let you back out if you don't like it.
The 925 is great, the fenders and chainguard aren't all that cool but it isn't meant to be. It is supposed to be a rivendell/ grant petersen/ sheldon dream machine at working peoples prices. I love it, and I have been selling bikes for years. It is nice to have great bike to offer. The only real gripe I have is that the fixed cog looks a little thin, I would replace it with at least a surly.

The toe overlap problem is a hallmark of track bikes, try smaller toe clips. I am suprised that it has tight geometry, but it is authentic.

If it is really bad, run clipless, the tire rubbing on the tip of your shoe is much easier to deal with than on the edge of your clip.

The guy didn't say half down and no money back, he said they require half down to order a bike in. I took that to mean I'm not getting my money back if it doesn't fit, store credit most likely. I'll give thema call and double check.

It's not actually gonna be a commuter but rather just an entry into fixed/SS for me to ride so I'd end up with clipless anyway, I didn't think about that. I've got an old mtb I converted to SS but I want something inexpensive for road rides without going the conversion route.

I'm looking at the IRO Rob Roy and Bianchi San Jose but the Bianchi is SS. I don't like the idea of the Pista just in case I don't care for riding fixed. I could build up a Surly Crosscheck but there goes the inexpensive part of my plan lol.

Thanks for the responses,
brad

I am totally buying one the moment I get home from school this summer.

And I have big plans for changing it.

1. There is no chainguard (unless you put some kind of aftermarket junk on it.)
2. If you take off the fenders, that helps reduce toe overlap a LOT.
3. The 9-2-5 is not a track bike. It's got a fixed gear drivetrain, and that's it.

Who said it was a track bike?

And, yes it does come stock with a clear plastic chainguard.

The fenders are a good point.

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Sucks about the lame chainguard.

the 9-2-5 is cool. what a solid, functional bike at a good price. if i needed it, i'd buy it.