Durable 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.
Great bike. Low maintenance, strong frame and componets, unique and frequently complimented. I was riding an aluminum rigid singlespeed 29er and its amazing how less abused I feel at the end of a ride on the cro-moly frame. The 1x8 is all I need (possibly, more than what I need) and although I experience chain slap again it is nice to have a few options.
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Whitney
a Weekend Warrior
from state college pa usa Date Reviewed: June 30, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
freeze thaw
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.
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!
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome, it is small and light enough that my girlie muscles can control it fairly easily. So, all you other girls out there, if you want a 29er that is easy to handle, definitely consider a d440. Easy to upgrade (not that you really need to), and its pretty gnarly-looking. I ride it to class, ride it up mountains, and it holds up really well.
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BDrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa Bay Area Date Reviewed: May 31, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$475.00
Purchased At:
Doctor Bike, Lutz FL
Strengths:
looks great,('08 copper color ) appears to be well made braking shifting etc no issues
Weaknesses:
non as of now
Similar Products Used:
N/A first off road bike!
Bike Setup:
stock, for now
Bottom Line:
Coming from road/tri bikes the D440 seems to be the perfect introduction to 29er/off road riding w/o spending 1k+. I commute to work a couple days a week and the D440 gives me more route flexability than either my road or tri bike plus I can trail ride occassionaly. very pleased after six weeks 100 road miles and four hours on the trails.
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tfinator
a Weekend Warrior
from san diego,ca Date Reviewed: May 4, 2009
this bike is great fun. it weighs under 24lbs as a 29er(not half bad). the shifting is responsive and has never missed (about 5 rides in). the 8 speed drivetrain is everything i need without any of the hassle. the bike is fully upgradeable to discbrakes(brazeons present), triple cranks, and front susp fork (correct geom). i got a 2009 for 500 out the door, which includes tax 9crazy good price, i love me a recession!). the only bad part is these wtb Vulpines. right now theyre okay cause i ride the bike to class for fun, but this summer when its all trail i will switch up to something better.
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Doggity
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Fe, New Mexico Republica Date Reviewed: October 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Aspen Vista
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$549.00
Purchased At:
Rob and Charlie's
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...
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.
Bottom Line:
As a commuter, absolutely superb as is. As an offroad bike, you'll probably want to replace the stock Cane Creek headset with something more robust-I have an FSA DH Pig on order for this purpose. But even stock, it has absolutely blown me away with how much more stable and surefootedly it rides in some very rocky and steep terrain than any other MTB I've ridden. Keep this remark in context-it is a rigid, and it is a 1x8, so it can't do everything. But you'll be amazed at how much it CAN do, for so little. In this regard, it's the best bike I've ever ridden, and it's one third the cost of some other bikes I've ridden with better 'names'. Lots of people will diss that it has linear pull brakes, but I don't. The Tektros are about as good as my Avid Single Digit 7's; I actually prefer these to mechanical discs. I'm very pleased, and my other bikes are SO for sale. 5 freakin' chiles....Try and find an 08 for clearance if you can. The 09's are black, and run about $150 more.
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Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from laramie, wy Date Reviewed: September 28, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Mountain Sports
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)
Bike Setup:
stock except new HS, saddle, pedals, and grips
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money. this bike is versatile as you can install racks on both front and rear. Steel offers a great ride and keeps the price down. great for around town and on the trail.
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Adrian Alphonso
a Racer
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: May 31, 2008
Favorite Trail:
All of thwm
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$640.00
Purchased At:
Olympia Cycle and Ski
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...
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.
Bottom Line:
The best purchase for someone who is looking for a commuter. The inexpensive price means you don't have to take a huge risk buying your first 29er.
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Glen
a Cross Country Rider
from LA, CA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Topanga
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$549.00
Purchased At:
Van's Cyclery
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.
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.
Bottom Line:
I ordered the Redline D440 in October 2007 having only seen the bike online. A bit of a chance but it was worth it, to me the bike is a keeper. It's a simple 1x9 29'er that works in alot of situations. For the price paid, I have to give the Redline D440 5 chile ratings.
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John Philpott
a
from Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Date Reviewed: March 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Redescovering my city through biking, other than that I have a love for single track.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$588.00
Purchased At:
CycleWorks
Strengths:
I'm a larger guy, so I don't really give a rats ass about how heavy a bike is unless it's a complete brick. So it's a descent weight, and seems really solid. The bakes are really good, even though there not top of the line. I guess I would say that about the whole bike, its really a great ride, even though it's not top of the line.
Weaknesses:
already slightly bent the rims, but nothing a little truing won't fix (stilll very ridable, I'm pretty anal about perfectly true rims). I did have a bit of trouble with the derailer not shifting to 8, but the Shimano X-8 has a good feature that lets you adjust the max and min shifting distance with two screws (sorry if thats unclear, I'm fairly new to the hardcore bike scene and dont' know all the lingo yet) but it was easily fixed by messing with the screw on the derailer, and it really was just a thing of the cables streching out which is just going to happen.
Similar Products Used:
the closest thing I've ridden to this bike would have to be a rigid 26er but it dosen't compare. The other bikes I ride is a Bianchi San Jose, and an old school Raleigh touring bike. I love riding the Bianchi on a fixed gear, but before I purchased the Redline I rode it mostly on the freewheel, and was hoppin off of curbs and ledges and decided I needed something more suited to fit my new riding style.
Bike Setup:
completley stock, except the first thing I did was put a salsa quick release seat post clamp on the sexy beast.
Bottom Line:
Great bike, I'm in love with the idea of 29er mountain bikes, and after purchasing this bike I absolutley love them. I ride everyday, bikes are the only mode of transportation besides the drive to the trails that are out of town. This bike is a great value, I live in a really flat city, and the single track is flatter than flat. The single track isn't dry enough to ride on at this current juncture, so I've been riding alot of urban/around town. The D440 has withstood my constant jumping off of a max of about 3 foot ledges, and the rims have just come slightly out of true, no biggie. The 29 inch wheel as a whole is a smoother, floweyer ride in general, not to mention how fast those suckers roll. All in all I'm in love with this bike, although I have been thinking about buying a suspension fork for the beast. It isn't really necessary, but I think I'll be more comftorable jumping off of ledges with a bit of cushion under me. Another reason the D440 is great is because of the 1x8 gearing, which I am also a big fan of. Lets face it unless you're in Colorado or someplace comparable you don't really need to use any of you're other front chainrings. Commuting on this bike is amazing due to the great rolling charastics of the 29 inch wheel. This is getting a bit long winded, so I'll wrap this up.
If you're looking for a 29er that can handle just about all the everday cyclist/commuter/urban jumper can throw at it, and you're on a budget I would definitly suggest the Redline D440, Mabye if your jumping more than 3 feet and ride single track avidly I would suggest getting a suspension fork, but this bike is really solid, and a great value.
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John Roy
a Cross Country Rider
from Bellingham,Wa USA Date Reviewed: March 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Bob's
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$549.00
Purchased At:
Kulshan Cycles
Strengths:
Price, handling, great out of the box. Very smooth bike, handles great. Very fun and fast bike. Sram parts are great.
Weaknesses:
Stock seat, grips...but easily changed.
Similar Products Used:
Kona 29er,
Bike Setup:
Stock with, WTB saddle, mechanical disc brakes front and rear.
Bottom Line:
Great for everything, very fast on smooth trails, climbs great, rolls over most anything. One of the best deals around. Can't beat 8spds...all you need.
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Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Pflugerville, TX Date Reviewed: March 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Al's Freewheelin' Cycles
Strengths:
Great value, trail-worthy out of the box, fit and finish, great handling, and smooth.
Weaknesses:
A tad heavy and not a well known model.
Similar Products Used:
Soma Juice 29er
Bike Setup:
Stock drivetrain, Avid SD5 brakes and levers, Mary bars, and WTB saddle
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike because I sorely missed my old Soma Juice 29er. Circumstances forced me to sell that bike, and I was left with a hole in my soul measuring exactly 29 inches in diameter. I wanted a bike that was going to be economical while providing a solid ride for my hefty frame. I didn't care if I didn't get disc brakes or a bazillion gears. I knew I needed more than one though. Well, 8 seems about right.
I was very impressed when I got this bike how well the fit and finish is. The frame has solid, clean welds and a very nice paint job. The Redline control parts are nice, but heavy. I swapped the stem for a Forte brand stem so I could run my Mary bars. I also got rid of the stock seat and pedals. The stock drivetrain works flawlessly. The original Tektro brakes were fine, but I have a mental block against having that brand on my bike, so I found a cheap set of Avids.
The ride on this thing is awesome. A rigid fork took some getting used to, but its not so bad. The stiffer front end makes for a corner carving single-track machine. I never realized how much my old Reba was flexing under my weight, but this thing just goes where you point it.
My only complaint is the bike is a bit heavy, but I never expected it to be light for this price. Since I too am heavy, I see little need in going nuts trying to lighten it up. My current setup (19" frame) weighs 29.5 lbs. I will probably swap out the tires for something lighter. I may go with the kevlar bead Nanoraptors because I like how the store Nanos hook up and roll fast (they're just heavy).
My only suggestion to Redline would be to change the name of this and their other 29ers. A numerical designation makes it hard for consumers to recognize the name. I think perhaps this is why their geared 29ers have such a small following. This is basically a geared Monocog, which has been a very popular bike. That is because it has a catchy name. That is why I call it my Octo-Cog.
$ 550.00
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