im thinking about pulling the trigger on one of these https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...utcast29_x.htm

anyone have one? are they good for hitting some trails?

i want one too, be excited to hear more about them. there is a thread on here about the monocog, not sure about the outcast though.

hmm , u may want to check the Mountain Bike section of the forum....

I've got the Fantom29 (same deal but geared rather than SS) and I absolutely love it. Excellent if you're ready for some intense trails, but with the 29" wheels you'll get bored on the simple stuff rather quickly. I ride with my buddy who's got standard 26" wheels, and he's constantly getting stuck and having to walk over elements that I roll over like toothpicks.