After experiencing them I am not sure I’m sold on the idea yet, and I’m still getting accustomed to them. I like the idea of the added support coming from the Ergon GP grips, but it took me several rides to get them adjusted to a comfortable position. I couldn’t rail through the turns in the same way I normally would on the full-suspension, but I wasn’t putting down the hill either. I was impressed how well the Monocog held up. The first extended downhill section I took it on was some bumpy single-track with lots of tight, steep and off-camber turns. Picking a good line was unequivocally the prime objective. With no suspension you obviously can’t blow over and through everything in the same manner as a full-suspension bike. The Monocog also did surprisingly well on downhill. The efficiency of the single speed platform is undeniable! For the first time ever, I was not dreading the next big climb. On my first ride with the Monocog through Aliso Woods Canyon, there are two “extra credit” single-track climbs at the top of the ridge that are typically tough climbs for me, but I felt like I walked up them on the single speed. Generally, I am not a good climber, on a good day maybe mediocre, but on the single speed I was able to power through sections that are tough to spin with gears. On the counter side of this, while the 29er did retain momentum well, getting it starting on an good incline was more than a little difficult. not pedaling as much as I normally would. They were keeping a nice even cadence about what I would say I normally did, but I was only giving two to three rotations on the cranks then coasting to keep the same pace, i.e. I noticed immediately that I wasn’t pedaling as much as I normally would in that section and started to take notice of the other riders around me (all on 26″ bikes). The start of my first ride began on a gradual decline heading toward the main trail. One of the first things I noticed right off the bat was the improved carrying of momentum I have heard several 29er riders boast about. Redline Monocog 29er Steel Frame w/ horizontal dropouts Before I go on, here is the basic info on the bike being reviewed.
Redline monocog single speed full#
My normal rig is a 5″ travel, full suspension, geared bike, so I was more than a little leery of going full-rigid and being able to keep up with my normal group of riders with gears. I talked him down to 50 miles, and called it a deal. When I went to pick it up, the Animal instructed me not to return it till I had put 100 miles on it. Big thanks to the Animal for lending me the bike for about two weeks. Let me begin by saying this is my first experience with single speed riding, and if all single speed riding is like this, then I’m hooked. Read his first hand experience with the Redline Monocog. This was Dan’s first experience on single speed and on a 29er. Dan’s bike was in the shop getting some fork work done. Take the fenders off and swap out the back gear (included) and this becomes a fun playful mountain bike for the trails.Eric “The Animal” Hunner was kind enough to let one of our riding buddies try out the Redline Monocog. Currently used primarily as a very capable and fun commuter bike. Redline Monocog Single Speed 29er Large - $290 (Bozeman).Redline 925 single speed commuter bike in good shape. Redline 925 Single Speed Commuter Bike - $150 (Bozeman).Get that holiday shopping complete with this redline Monocog mountain bike that has new GoodYear 29 inch tires, single speed, chrome frame and fork. redline Monocog single speed mountain bike - $150 (Azle).The bike can be run as a single speed or a fixed gear. I also put a Brooks C15 saddle on it, very comfy and almost new.
Redline monocog single speed upgrade#
I upgrade the front brake to a hydraulic one, it is routed inside the head tube so it can do full bar spins.
This is a lightly used Redline 925 single speed. Lightly Used Redline 925 Single Speed Bicycle - $250 (WORCESTER).This bike is great for single track, gravel roads and around town. Hasn't been ridden in 3 years and is in mint condition. Redline Hardtail Single Speed - $425 (Santa Fe)Įxcellent condition Redline Hardtail single speed with hydraulic disc brakes, Rockshox Front fork and front suspension lockout.I don't think the frame bag in the pics is included. This may not have even been ridden on a trail. Posting for a friend who isn't very internetty.
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