I'm in need of a 29" bike, but im not sure what i want
i can get a used 2007 XXIX for $400 or less
and a 2008 monocog for $450
i can get a used 2007 XXIX for $400 or less
and a 2008 monocog for $450
HELP ME CHOOSE WHAT ONE TO BUY!
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I'm Sorry guys, i was half asleep when i made this postdeorman said:
The Raleigh XXIX-2009/2010 are prettymuch the same the 2009 is cheaper
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/mountain/xxix/
2009 color
http://ctbicycles.com/product/raleigh-xxix-50699-1.htm
i do not want to reveal the link to the 2007 on craigslist, in fear of someone liking the deal...lol
Its a boring red, and the owner put another gear on it
This is the best i can do for the monocog, im sure the 2008 is very similar to the 2009, but the '08 is black and yellow
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/archives ... nocog-29er
2010 Monocog
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes/mt ... nocog-29er
I personally think the monocog flight is a waste, since its basically the same as the base, but disc brakey
And the dawes deadeye
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/deadeye.htm
I think if i was going to go the route of the monocog, it would be smarter for me to get the deadeye...it is cheaper, but i dont know the quality.
I love the XXIX brakes, the 180MM in the front looks beastly
all bikes that dont allready have discs, would be upgraded to discs, since they are allready disc ready
The Monocog seems to be pretty widely regarded as the best 29er available for the money, and Redline is one of those companies you know you can trust. They've been making consistently high quality bikes for 30 years now. For my money, it'd be the 2008 Monocog all the way.
Back when i worked at a bike shop it was hard to beat the value of a Raleigh. I think the trick was they did not do the big of an advertising campaign like the "big names" and they also have no team to sponsor (ie. pay for). All this money saving would translate into more bang for your buck to the customer. Dollar for dollar you got more bike for your money. To my eyes it looks like this still true.
You will likely never wear out a bike frame (different than breaking a frame). It's the nuts and bolts that wear out or fail. This is where you want to spend your hard earned $. Right off the bat I notice the Raleigh has disc brakes and Truvative cranks. The Redline has Tektro rim brakes and a generic crank (lower end components).
I've been out of the industry too long to recognise every component brand name regarding rims, tires, this and that and so forth. My advise, take a close look at the wheel construction, are they single wall or double wall rims, do the spoke holes have eyelets (grommet reinforcment), are the tires quality or generic? Look at the pedals, all plastic or alloy? An aluminum frame will transmit more road feel than a steel frame.
For recreation i used to recommend steel road frames to people as steel frames will absorb some road imperfections. An aluminum frame with high pressure tires will transmit every little bump to your ....rump (and wrists). At the lower end of the price range, there may be negligible weight savings too if that is a concern.
You will likely never wear out a bike frame (different than breaking a frame). It's the nuts and bolts that wear out or fail. This is where you want to spend your hard earned $. Right off the bat I notice the Raleigh has disc brakes and Truvative cranks. The Redline has Tektro rim brakes and a generic crank (lower end components).
I've been out of the industry too long to recognise every component brand name regarding rims, tires, this and that and so forth. My advise, take a close look at the wheel construction, are they single wall or double wall rims, do the spoke holes have eyelets (grommet reinforcment), are the tires quality or generic? Look at the pedals, all plastic or alloy? An aluminum frame will transmit more road feel than a steel frame.
For recreation i used to recommend steel road frames to people as steel frames will absorb some road imperfections. An aluminum frame with high pressure tires will transmit every little bump to your ....rump (and wrists). At the lower end of the price range, there may be negligible weight savings too if that is a concern.
For whatever reason I do not want an aluminum bike. I've never ridden an aluminum bike, and all the bikes I have raced on(bmx) were steel. I picked up a monocog yesterday and the steel seems pretty darn light. I just dont know how much heavier the monocog would be with disc brakes, since the first upgrade I would do Is some avid bb7's, don't know if I want hydros yet.
