Comments on: Redline 2007 : Monocog 29″ 853

By: mike

mike — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:47:46 +0000

i’ll buy one if clean/SS only

By: Choke Hazard

Choke Hazard — Sun, 28 May 2006 06:53:35 +0000

The only bikes I’m looking at are ones that can be set up both geared and SS w/ cantilevers. I’ve recently discovered the Rohloff Speedhub, so maybe I don’t really need a derailleur hanger. I’ll probably get a SS, then set it up geared later.

By: marysue

marysue — Thu, 11 May 2006 18:48:21 +0000

Gotta have the v brakes. Redline is all about basic, simple, AND CHEAP. Discs are not a must, why force them on someone? 1 by 9 would be cool as long as the chainline is good. The bike sounds prett sweet

By: mtntrance

mtntrance — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 04:41:14 +0000

I prefer the clean ss with sliding disc dropouts.

By: monk3y mike

monk3y mike — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 22:02:39 +0000

Not an exception by any means. I know several riders who have gone away from triple rings to double or single set ups. The mindset is that unless you’re a DH rider, racer, or riding on the road, that big ring doesn’t do much for you. Aside from breaking teeth, getting bent, reducing your ground clearance, etc…

The cycling world is full of exceptions. More power to us oddballs!

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 07:49:00 +0000

I like the 1x idea, as I just converted my 292 to a 1×9. Less moving parts, less weight, and I don’t miss the other 2 cogs at all. I am probably the exception though.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 05:44:07 +0000

I Live in Flagstaff, AZ and would not buy this bike without the option of V-brakes, they’re just my style…Just let me get my hands on one first!

By: Fire Horse

Fire Horse — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:48:33 +0000

I’d like to see an option for V-brakes.

SS or gear geared options are nice as well.

By: monk3y mike

monk3y mike — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:01:08 +0000

Removable v-brake canti studs provide a nice solution. A bit more expensive, but they allow more options. Let’s face it, the Monocog 853 (like the Karate Monkey) can be another bang-for-the-buck quality bike.

Also, if we’re talking sliding dropouts, a derailleur hanger would be just a matter of including the dropout (or making available as an accessory) with the frame.

I dig the 1×9 (1×8, 1×7, whatever…..) option. If you’re not a racer, then a single-chainring option is usually sufficient. I run a 1×8 on my Dos Niner and may upgrade to a 2×8 for some 24 hour racing this summer, but that’s the exception for me.

By: ekoostick

ekoostick — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:10:38 +0000

I think the bike industry needs to see that the sliding dropout that Paragon sells (On-One, VooDoo, Kona, custom…all use something similar)is the way to go. It allows the most flexibility and I think works really well. Why not just make it disc brake and v-brake compatable. I have a Dremel and I know what I like so if you want sales make this a bike that will do everything and anything! Plus I kind of want to try to run a disc and linear pull brakes in the rear so I can decide how fast I want to stop. If this becomes a fad then I should at least get some credit!