Comments on: 29″ Redline Monocog Upgrades?

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:06:02 +0000

Redline also makes the D440 29er (1X8) or the D460 29er, D640 (26″), or the D660 29er which are 1X9s. I’ve heard all these are great bikes at a great price point. Unless, of course, you already have the parts or would like to be able to convert back and forth…

By: Blurr

Blurr — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 17:03:52 +0000

I’m sure you can do all of these mods, and I understand upgrading cranks/stems/pedals/tirs/wheels/etc., but why buy a monocog if you want a geared bike. The monocog is cheap enough that I bought one (29er) and was able to keep my geared MB (TREK 6000). I like the Redline better and have hardly ridden my other bike since. I’m even considering selling the TREK, but I don’t like the idea of selling one of my bikes as I am happy with the TREK (with several mods). Give the SS a chance before you go creating a monster. SS will improve your riding and change things up a bit.

By: Devin

Devin — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:40:48 +0000

Steve, In answer to your question. Yes, running 1×8 or 9 would be no problem with the new paragon sliders (genius). With that setup, also think about running a chain guide,…syncros is makin some new ones that look bitchin. I run a setup like this on my 26er, works great.

By: HB

HB — Mon, 08 May 2006 15:07:01 +0000

I know BTI USA distributes DMR’s stuff, Greasy Comb Distribution handles Revell. Not sure off the top of my head who does Atomlab.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Sat, 06 May 2006 15:24:31 +0000

The DMR/ + others chain tugnut/hanger option is an awesome idea. I had never seen those and was going to go with the saint or sturmey archer 8s internal/disc compatable hub. Where can you get the tugnut wholesale, who distributes them?

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 06:58:22 +0000

If you really want to convert back and forth, you could buy an SE Racing BM Flyer, which is a geared frame (cable stops, IS disk tabs) and wheelset (rear cassette hub) set up as an SS out of the box (one cog + spacers, chain tensioner).

They’ve been available for a while…any Performance shop can order them for you. Since the factory (Fuji?) is still shipping 2005 models you shouldn’t have to pay more than $400…you might even get $350 if you’re suave.

By: HB

HB — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:41:04 +0000

When you pull the rear wheel off just remove the driverside nut and leave the tug/hanger with the bike. Shouldn’t effect removing the wheel after that.

By: zac

zac — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:45:38 +0000

I’ve been looking into this very thing.

I emailed on one they don’t have anything.

DMR seems to be the best way to add a hanger. But I don’t see how you get your wheel in and out of the dropout with that tug nut in there. What if you get a flat?

Saint is way cool, Hone is even cool (ligher cheaper) this seems to me to be the best solution. You would have to rebuild the rear wheel with the hone hub. But that is such a good design it would probably be worth it.

By: HB

HB — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:57:25 +0000

To use a Saint setup you would either need to have a Saint compatible hub laced to the stock wheel or buy a complete Saint compatible wheel. Both not really cheap, and relacing can be a pain. Using a Chain Tug/Mech Hanger combo made by DMR, Revell, or Atomlab would provide you with a place to mount a derailer and allow you to use any brand/model you wish. If you want to go back to single speed just use the Chain Tugs that come with the complete bike. If you wanted to go really cheap just to try gears on it, you could even use a low end derailer with the built in hanger. Of these the nicer onces work with the Shimano Indexing System. When I get my Monocog I’m going to go with either the DMR or Revell Mech Hanger and a SRAM X7 setup. Should be pretty sweet.

By: Cloxxki

Cloxxki — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 23:19:58 +0000

Wouldn’t that trick more than double the bike’s value?

I agree it’s the best solution, though.