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11-10-2011, 10:29 AM #26
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11-10-2011, 11:43 AM #27
Depends on your experience. I'm an experienced bike mechanic, no shop wrench has ever touched any of my bikes and they all run perfect. With that in mind, I bought the Sette and couldn't be happier with it. I mean come on, for $1200 you get a Reba, Elixir CR's, 719's, and X9/X7 drivetrain. Its been a great bike.
All I know is that I don't know nothin'... and that's fine.
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11-11-2011, 11:16 PM #28
Tested a few bikes, I'm now looking for steel. The Niner MCR is great, I'm just trying to find one I can afford.
If there are other steel frames I should be looking into, let me know.
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11-12-2011, 09:28 AM #29Not a skibum
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In my opinion if there's any chance you want to SS I'd pass on the MCR for a SIR just for the option. Vassago jabberwocky, salsa el mariachi, and maybe a Kona Unit should be on your list too.
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11-12-2011, 09:29 AM #30
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11-12-2011, 11:30 AM #31
Thanks everyone, I'm heading out to test-drive today.
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11-12-2011, 02:04 PM #32
ok so I am going to spam your thread with some useful spam.
I have a 17inch (m) Redline Monocog Flite(retails for around 900) that I kinda of want to get rid of.
upgrades.
100mm Reba Race with a poplock QR(200 ish) youll also get the rigid fork the bike came with.
Ergon Grips(20)
Juicy 5 brakes(bought used 70ish
Stylo Crankset with a new BB(100 ish)
Geax Gato/hutchison Toro rear tires
for the specs/geo of stuff I did not change look here
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...og-flight-29er
the bike is 09 that is burgandy and red. crappy picture
its set up as single speed but with a new Rear wheel and the geared droppouts plus gear you can run it with gears. Brazes on for both a front and rear derailleur.
700 plus shipping. I have a carbon frame that I am going to build up over the winter, and despite loving this bike. I really do not have room or the need for 2 29 inch single speeds.
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11-12-2011, 04:31 PM #33
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11-14-2011, 04:12 PM #34
I picked up an 2011 El Mar today. The bike shop owner made me an offer I couldnt refuse.
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11-14-2011, 05:58 PM #35
Awesome. Should be a fun bike for ya - I've enjoyed every mile I've put on them, a real confidence-inspiring ride. Enjoy!
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11-14-2011, 08:29 PM #36
Nice! The El Mar was actually what I was going to buy when I got my Sette, but the deal I was getting fell through.
All I know is that I don't know nothin'... and that's fine.
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11-14-2011, 09:33 PM #37Registered User
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Nice. I'm a huge fan of steel when going with a hard tail. Had a 1998 kona explosif (26") with custom paint made from Reynolds 853 before buying a custom Waltworks frame a little over 3 years ago. 29" wheels and a steel frame is hard to beat unless you are dropping a lot of vertical.
Nice choice on the Salsa. My wife rides an ala'carte and I think Salsa makes some wonderful frames.Last edited by pollydog; 11-14-2011 at 09:44 PM.
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