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Redline D440 29er 29er Hardtail
Product DescriptionDurable full chromoly butted frame. Smooth riding butted chromoly fork. Tektro alloy linear type brakes give excellent stopping power. SRAM X.5 shifter and rear derailleur combined with the Redline aluminum crankset with 34T chainring. Sturdy and smooth rolling Redline sealed bearing disc compatible hubs laced up to 29” Alex DH 19 rims. Upgradable to disc brakes and triple cranks. Available in 4 sizes ( 15”-21”) center to top.
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David D Iverson Date Reviewed: September 21, 2012 Strengths: Love the big wheel smooth ride. Less effort, faster ride. Feels great. A very nice no frills efficient road/trail bike. Cost vs. riding happiness = I like it. I get compliments "nice bike" on my rides. Like the steel frame. Aluminum or other lightweight frames break on me. Steel doesn't. Weaknesses: Top gear was way too small for my type of riding. I customized by adding first a 39 then a 42 tooth chain ring for less rpms and greater distance over mostly flat or mildly hilly terrain. Installed commesurate larger chain restraint. Shortened chain that kept falling off. Replaced stock handlebars with curved ones with 4" riser for upright riding. Replaced stock seat twice and post with heavy duty Ringle Moby Deuce - Easton EA 70 Taperwall 27.0 mm Lot 13398. I'm 230 lbs. and 6'-2" and I think bikes are made for skinny 150 lbs. and 5'-9" guys. Bottom Line: 
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Poligraf Date Reviewed: August 27, 2012 Strengths: Awesome frame Replaced handlebar and seat. Weaknesses: I am in trouble with 29" tires though. After 3 year and putting hundreds of miles my Presta stems pop out of the tube. Purchased separate badges standard -.89 mm wall by Kenda and Michelin. Those tubes work fine on a flat surface but as soon as I go off road – they pop the Presta stem out after 500yards. Few local shops look at my rim and could not understand why is it. I am not overinflating, seems that too much of dynamic pressure on the tube. Any suggestions whether 1.25mm wall thickness might work better? Did any one try Maxxis Welter Weight MTB? Bottom Line:
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eureka!
a Weekend Warrior
from Seekonk, MA, USA Date Reviewed: January 17, 2012 Strengths: Smooth, Smooth, Smooth! It had been months since I had ridden. The first day I bought the d440 I went for a 15 miler road ride. It handles beautifully on pavement and rooty, rocky trails. I've taken it through some sandy spots and rock gardens, despite being a rigid it rolls right along and takes smaller drops fine. I picked the 17" frame because I wanted a huge bmx style ride to tool around on, and it does the trick. Weaknesses: The stock saddle is literally a pain in my ass. I need to pick up a new one shortly. new grips are on the list as well. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Goat Hill/ Badlands Uxbridge/ Northbridge, MA Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: East Providence Bicy Similar Products Used: Tried the Specialized 29er w/ front suspension, but I already have a hardtail 26, so it was a moot point. Bike Setup: stock for now
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Rad Rider 415
a Weekend Warrior
from mount joy pa Date Reviewed: November 19, 2010 Strengths: Strong frame and Durable components. Weaknesses: Wheels Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt Gretna Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: The cycle works Similar Products Used: The Monocog is very similar Bike Setup: Different tires, grips, pedals, saddle, bb7 brakes. 
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smitty_in_vancouver
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, USA Date Reviewed: August 6, 2010 Strengths: Big wheels, Geometry great for tall riders, Frame and Fork rock solid steel. Weaknesses: Hand Grips kind of suck, not easy to find a rack to fit. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any on or around Mt. St Helens Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: Lucky 13 Similar Products Used: This bike was a replacement for my old 94' Trek 850 which finally gave out. I also own a 04' Stumpjumper fsr. This is my first 29r, but tried Treks in the LBS, but didn't like the feel of the bike. Bike Setup: My LBS installed some really nice metal fenders. It was difficult to find a pair that would fit under the rear rack I also had them install which required some custom retrofitting to make it work. In addition they changed out the rear 8 cog for a 9. They'd done that before I purchased it and I'm glad they did, the extra low gears been nice in a few off road cases.
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jcardoza37
a Cross Country Rider
from Glendale, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: July 30, 2010 Strengths: Solid Frame (LOVE THE STEEL) and a smooth ride, GREAT BIKE for the price. Love riding it anywhere and everywhere. Get many compliments on the bike wherever I go...Oh and dont forget the bike just LOOKZ COOL!!! Weaknesses: Heavy (but I dont mind) - Had to have chain & gears replaced (063010 @ 2013.9 milez) and Derailleur replaced (072710 @ 2293.3 milez) so far, but really no other problems. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Da Streetz Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $491.00 Purchased At: Golden Spokes Similar Products Used: N/A Bike Setup: Pretty much stock, a few minor cosmetic upgrades - Salsa grips, red pedals. Replace Vulpine tires with Maxxis Ignitor (rear) and Bontrager Jones Xc (front).
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Nittany_Fisher
a Weekend Warrior
from State College, PA Date Reviewed: June 6, 2010 Strengths: Awesome frame and huge wheel set combine for a tank of a bike. I find the 29ers help roll over everything and I have put no suspension on it yet it soaks up the rocks and roots. Weaknesses: Similar 29er faults, tight corning is tricky. Could use suspension but that's what the D660 is for, or buy a fork. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Dutton Mt. Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1100.00 Purchased At: Freeze Thaw Similar Products Used: Only other bike I rode was a Gary Fisher Mamba (not the 29er) Bike Setup: Oury lock ons, Cane Creek S3, BB7s, Mt. King tires, time alium pedals, and of course a bash guard.
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glidenj
a Weekend Warrior
from Wenonah, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: September 19, 2009 Strengths: 4130, frame, geometry, rigig, 1x8, price Weaknesses: n/a Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: all Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $500.00 Purchased At: Bells Similar Products Used: SE Big Ripper, Fisher and Trek 26" Bike Setup: Stock w/BB7 disc brakes & Easton MonkeyLite hi-rise bars
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Whitney
a Weekend Warrior
from state college pa usa Date Reviewed: June 30, 2009 Strengths: It is amazingly light, and I think that the fact that the frame is so small and the tires are so big, it just looks bad ass. Weaknesses: The only thing I could complain about would be that when I tried to put a big fat tire on the back, it would sometimes rub the frame. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: freeze thaw Similar Products Used: None, the only other bike I had was a Cannondale Killer V, and with the d440, I don't need another bike. Bike Setup: Just recently put disk brakes and a suspension fork on it...beautiful!
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BDrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa Bay Area Date Reviewed: May 31, 2009 Strengths: looks great,('08 copper color ) appears to be well made braking shifting etc no issues Weaknesses: non as of now Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $475.00 Purchased At: Doctor Bike, Lutz FL Similar Products Used: N/A first off road bike! Bike Setup: stock, for now
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tfinator
a Weekend Warrior
from san diego,ca Date Reviewed: May 4, 2009 Strengths: durable, responsive shifting, upgradeable, serviceable, basic. Weaknesses: wussy tires Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $500.00 Purchased At: Green Iron Bicycles Similar Products Used: friends full susp mbikes Bike Setup: stock
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Doggity
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Fe, New Mexico Republica Date Reviewed: October 14, 2008 Strengths: For the money, a very high quality frame and components package, with compromises made very intelligently to give you a high quality bike for very reasonable money. And the 08's metallic flake copper paint is absolutely eye popping in sunlight. This does not look like a cheapo bike. Weaknesses: As usual with a bike at this price point, a few of the parts are a bit cheap:the seatpost, clamp, and headset. The wheels, while heavy (read cheap) are actually quite strong, and well put together-you won't have to replace them right away... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Aspen Vista Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $549.00 Purchased At: Rob and Charlie's Similar Products Used: Redline's regular Monocog. The feel and handling is definitely way better, with the 29'er frame geometry and wheels...and the 26"er MC was a sick bike! Bike Setup: Stock, except Thompson Elite 400mm seatpost, Surly stainless seatpost clamp, and Brooks B17 saddle. I'm upgrading the headset to an FSA DH Pig, then I think I'm done.
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Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from laramie, wy Date Reviewed: September 28, 2008 Strengths: Great bike for the price. Steel frame with good geometry and a rigid fork. Rack mounts on both seatstays and the fork legs. Weaknesses: Headset, pedals and wheels(minor) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Mountain Sports Bike Setup: stock except new HS, saddle, pedals, and grips
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Adrian Alphonso
a Racer
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: May 31, 2008 Strengths: Very versitile, you can configure it anyway you please. Awesome wheelset Weaknesses: Headset, Brakes, and Tires. Sizing was a bit of a hassle. I am 5'11 and fit an 18 frame. Redline only makes 17 and 19... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of thwm Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $640.00 Purchased At: Olympia Cycle and Ski Similar Products Used: First 29er. Nothing to compare to. Bike Setup: Shimano Alivio triple ring crank set to make it a 24 speed. Maxxis Ignitor tires. Avid Single Digit 7 brake set. Race Face flat bar.
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Glen
a Cross Country Rider
from LA, CA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2008 Strengths: Price, paint, and wheelset. I know! How can the wheelset on a 549 dollar bike be good. I'd say it is much better than expected. I've been riding the bike a few times a week over some rough trails for almost five months. The hubs are still rolling smooth and the wheels haven't needed to be retrued. Light? No, it's not a race bike but the hubs are disc ready. An Avid BB7 went on easily. The copper metallic paint is very good. I dropped an aluminum hardtail onto the toptube of the 440 during unloading. No chips or scratches. Also gets plenty of compliments from strangers nearly every time I ride. The price is significant. If you don't know now you will soon learn that cycling can be expensive. Helmet, gloves, backpack, racks, socks (don't forget the cycling socks, those things are great!) and tools. The list goes on and on. Redline offers a capable bike at this pricepoint. Weaknesses: Headset. If you're researching bikes at this level you'll read comments about the headsets. The Redline is no different. The stock HS is a loose bearing type that will need to be watched and readjusted depending on rider use. It is an easy 2 minute job requiring a 5mm allen wrench. When I found a Cane Creek S2 HS for 24 bucks I picked it up knowing I would change the HS later. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Topanga Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $549.00 Purchased At: Van's Cyclery Similar Products Used: Many. I've been riding and working on my own bikes for years. Bike Setup: I converted to 9 speed because I had the parts. The 8 speed stuff I'm saving for another bike I have. Shifter is an X7 Gripshift with a Sram 990 cassette.
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