Description:Our classic singlespeed frame in a 29" version, constructed from DN6 tubing, a designed for tough UK conditions with huge mud clearance, strengthening gusseting, continuous outer cabling and a great ride.
Submitted by
PETE WATSON
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: April 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
on one direct
Strengths:
Light, Strong, Flexible springy frame
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Rockhopper, Scott Aspect
Bike Setup:
On One 29er Frame, Carbon Forks, XT Cranks, Xt disk brakes, Easton EA70 Riser bar, Thopson Elite X4 Stem, Thomson Elite Seatpost, Brooks B17 Titanium Saddle. On One Smoothie Grande Headset. Kenda Small Block 8 Tyres
Bottom Line:
This is the best and lightest bike I have ever owned. Didn't need suspension forks as the frame is very springy and takes the sting out of the trails. I weigh 18 stone and everything has held up very well so far.
Only problem I have noticed is the XT brake rotors keep rubbing against the pad at one point each time the wheel rotates. Don't know whether the wheels are out of true or whether the rotors have bent out of shape. Tried taking it into a local bike shop and they hadn't ever seen the center rotor hub mounts that were pinned onto the rotors, supplied by On One so couldn't help.
Apart from this minor problem with the brakes, very happy with the bike
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Submitted by
oleg babich
a Weekend Warrior
from hightstown nj usa Date Reviewed: March 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
dirt covered
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
halters cycle
Strengths:
feels big and powerful, size XL, rolls over everything. reminds me of my old KLR 650, but powered by me. This is my first 29 but not my last. Once this 29 gets going its hard to stop it. Mud pits that I used to walk, I now do not get off my bike. Just pedal damn it!
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
cannondale, haro
Bike Setup:
niner sir 9 XL- Single speed fox f 29 easton carbon stem salsa carbon riser bar crossmax 29 nevgal 29 xt crank bb 34 rotor ring/20 surley cog race face bash ring/pc 68 chain fizic gobi saddle/easton carbon seat post magura 8 front /6 rear brakes ergon grips shimano xt pedals xt crank arms
Bottom Line:
It was not the cheapest, but if you want to build a bike like you want , then go for it.
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Submitted by
Velo Ciphile
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: March 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Monarch crest silver creek rainbow trail CO
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction
Strengths:
On One Mornington Crescent philosophy; you either get Brant's gags or you don't. Exudes 'thing' at cafe stops. Ride me looks. Singlespeed simplicitiy but geared bosses and cables if you wimp out. Rolls over trails that rattle my 26ers. Fork offset gives 26er like steering. Light enough. Not too expensive. Ladybird bell gets the girls giggling.
Weaknesses:
Forces you to reconsider the 26ers in your garage as obsolete. Same old legs though..... Juicy 3s no Hope but not bad after break in.
Bike Setup:
Stock 07 spec.
Bottom Line:
29+SS=right answer. The Bike industry needs a few more inspired minds like Brant and Co. A briliant piece of value engineering.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Dolores, CO Date Reviewed: February 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Kokopelli Bike and Board
Strengths:
Handles like a dream come true, great value! Stiff and strong wheelset.
Weaknesses:
Bought as complete bike with unimpressive Juicy 3's had to be bled out of the box, and needed rebled after sittinga few months, took them off and replaced with BB7's. 2008 BB7's don't work well with the chainstay brake mount, but 2007 and earlier do.
Similar Products Used:
Surly Karate Monkey, Sugar 293, Hifi 29
Bike Setup:
LX cranks, BB-7's, stock wheels, Maxxis Crossmarks (Awesome race tire)turned the Mary bars upside-down for better saddle to bar drop on my 15"frame.
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike in the fall just as cross season was cranking up. I rode one 45 minute ride and then it sat in the shed while winter hit us with snow and more snow. My first ride over an hour was the first lap racing at the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo and within 20 minutes I felt like I'd always owned this bike. It is so quick for a big wheeler, I thought my Monkey was nimble but the Inbred blows it away. Mine came with the carbon forks and they were a perfect match for the smooth and tacky conditions in Tucson. It handles like a european cyclocross frame but has the beefiness to let you slam a few rocks on the way to the finish line. Great Job guys!
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Submitted by
ferday
a Cross Country Rider
from calgary Date Reviewed: February 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
mountains!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
zed sport
Strengths:
geometry. price (and quality relative to price). easy rear end setup (sliders). looks good.
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
my first 29er...
Bike Setup:
full SS race setup (reba, delgado race wheels, ignitors) 25lbs.
Bottom Line:
my favorite bike to ride. the ride is so inspiring i bought a RIP9 for a trailbike.
brant has made a stellar bike, i can't believe how well it fits me and how well it rides (i'm 5'6", it's my best fitting bike!) the geometry is beautiful with both the reba and the rigid fork. frame is a bit heavy for racing, but SS only goes so fast anyways...
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Submitted by
Pedal
a
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: November 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Zedsport
Strengths:
Nicely balanced frame handles well. Weight is ok for steel. Well designed for easy set-up as SS or geared. I'm slowly warming to a beige (sand?) bike and the Inbred guy sets the right tone for my riding.
Weaknesses:
I question the suppleness of Brants steel back end.
Similar Products Used:
First 29er. I have 2 DMR and one old KHS 26" steel frames that I run variously as SS, 1x8, 1x9 and fully geared.
Bike Setup:
Have run as geared (XT & XTR bits) but now as SS with DMR hubs/Notubes 355 rims & Spec FastTrack front/Kenda Small Block 8 rear. Reba at 100mm.
Bottom Line:
This is my 1st 29er but I'll try to stick to this frame - not 29ers in general.
Once I'd adapted (1 or 2 hrs riding) this turned into such a blast I hardly ride my other bikes on flat(ish) trails. It's a comfortable fit with geometry that turns easily through singletrack with the Reba at 100mm. I'm sure the flex I can feel is thru the wheels not the frame. Have raced one 6 hour on this bike (as a SS) and had no handling or reliability issues at all.
But. I got out of expensive, hyped suspension bikes a couple years ago because the DMR (Swithback - production over!) frames gave me such a supple shock absorbing ride, especially with a hi volume low pressure tubeless set up. The On-One feels quite harsh by comparison - even compared with the 26" DMR running tubes & smaller tyres. So much so that I ran the 6 hour with my (oh no!) Thudbuster seatpost. Don't know why but Dr Intuitive Retro tells me that pencil thin chain/seatstays (like, say, a Niner steel frame) might soften the haemorrhoid hammer. I might buy a Crossmax UST 29er wheelset to run bigger softer tyres - it could help.
So the frame feels quite harsh at times - I've learned NEVER to jump this bike (it makes a kind of banging, jarring landing that says 'don't try that again') and thats why I use it as a flat trail high speed SS and not a technical uphill/downhill geared trailbike. Anyway, somehow the bike feels more together as a SS than geared - I think thats how Brant started & still designs with that in mind. Also, do all 29ers have clearance issues behind the front derailler to the rear tyre or is it short chainstays on the Inbred? You'd have trouble with gears & a high profile tyre.
In spite of all the above I love this frame in it's current build and for how I use it - I ride it more than any other of my bikes - it's like a big grunty V8 that gets up to speed & flys compared with the 26" bikes that I can jump, flick and hurl about (think Subaru WRX).
Finally, I reckon the price of these frames is pretty good for the quality and performance you get - a damn good way into 29 inches. Zedsport were excellent - helpful, prompt and their shipping price for a frame to New Zealand (US$70) should shame most US web retailers who charge $100's.
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Submitted by
Jay
a
from Richmond, VA Date Reviewed: September 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
JRPS
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At:
WebCyclery
Strengths:
Great looks, OME OnOne parts way better than expected.
Weaknesses:
Didn't impress like I had hoped. I lay some of this on me since I was used to riding high quality bikes 3-4x the cost of this.
Bike Setup:
Factory OnOne build.
Bottom Line:
It took a few months to really enjoy this bike, but I ended up selling it after 9mo.
It was enough to make me want to try 29r's again, this next purchase was a little more money better spent.
Check out Salsa, El Mariachi.
Great bike for the money a few years back, but now with so many other companies making bikes under 1k, it may be a hard sell.
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Submitted by
Kiel Marley
a Racer
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: July 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
schultz pass
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Slippery Pig
Strengths:
Comfortable steel frame, dropouts, great value, looks really cool!!!
Weaknesses:
Gives me less time to ride my other bikes. Is that a weakness? Cranks can loosen if you dont use lock-tite.
Bike Setup:
Reba fork set at 80mm, Magura Louise disc brakes, 32-16 gearing.
Bottom Line:
I purchased this bike with the factory rigid fork, and rode it that way for a few months before adding a Reba fork. It rode great with no suspention, but was tough for longer rides. Since I installed the new fork and Magura brakes this bike is awesome. I can ride it all day and still feel great. If anyone is looking for a mid-priced SS this is a great choice.
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Submitted by
Random Drivel
a Cross Country Rider
from Marin, CA Date Reviewed: April 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
430.00
Strengths:
Stable at speed. Handling is very neutral and responsive. Reasonably priced. Sliding dropouts (though this has changed on the newer frames, I believe). Good tire clearance. Specced for 100mm fork. Lively steel frame.
Weaknesses:
The price you pay for a responsive steel frame is weight. Big wheels are a tad slower getting up to speed, but you quickly learn to compensate. Tabs on fork are funky/stooped (c’mon, put some REAL lawyer tabs on it), and v-brake bosses on fork were a pain to remove.
Similar Products Used:
Test rode many Alu 29ers.
Bike Setup:
2005 On One Inbred frame & fork (21”), 1x9 drivetrain with X9 rear der, SRAM cassette an chain, XT cranks;, WTB SpeedDisk rims on deore hubs (bleccch), Easton carbon bar, WTB saddle, Magura Louise FR brakes, Maxxis Ignitors 2.1 (25 psi front, 28 psi rear). FSA Orbit headset (superb quality, at a third of the price of CK)
Bottom Line:
Another ear—to—ear grinning satisfied customer. Riding a 26er was always problematic for me--I always had a feeling that I was perched over the bike, and oftentimes balance became an issue, especially in narrow, tight corners and steep descents (I’m 6’3”). After buying two very expensive FS 26ers and finding myself unhappy with the way both handled, I decided to experiment and build up a 29er. I chose the Inbred because it had sliding rear dropouts, and was specced for a 100 mm fork.
I am very impressed with the way the Inbred handles—steering is quick, stable, and neutral. I can pick my lines as needed, and I find myself making far fewer corrections when climbing and descending than before. The steel frame is very supple— I really don’t miss rear suspension at all, especially when climbing. And what a great climber this bike is! Going to a 1 x 9 setup has totally transformed my climbs, and made them more entertaining—I’m pretty much out of the saddle now the entire time, just like I was back in my roadie days. . .
What they say about big wheels is true--they really do add the feel of an inch or so of suspension, roll over small bumps, and make for a far more stable ride
Overall, the Inbred performs exceptionally well. Crisp and stable handling, the suppleness of steel, good out of saddle climber, and a stiff, rigid fork that is more forgiving than it has a right to be. A really great choice for taller riders/clydes (if you fit either category you really owe it to yourself to ride 29). Probably the best thought out frameset on the market in this price range, easily puts to shame the more expensive 29er frame offerings. If you need more frame your only option is to go custom, in my opinion.
With some lighter wheels, bigger tires and a set of Middleburn cranks the bike would be unbeatable. I’ll be selling my 26er now to finance future part upgrades---or an On One Scandal . . . .
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Submitted by
Jeff A
a Cross Country Rider
from Marin, CA Date Reviewed: December 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
McKenzie River
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$990.00
Purchased At:
www.on-one.co.uk
Strengths:
Awesome control with 29er wheels and spot on steering. This is the only 29er fork on the market with the proper offset. Steel makes for a smooth responsive ride. Brakes work great. First bike I ever bought that didn't need a saddle replacement. 180 Stylo cranks.
Weaknesses:
A few cheap parts were spec'd to meet the low price point. The freewheel is worthless as is the stock chain. Also of note was a DOA wheel bearing.
Similar Products Used:
Fisher Rig 1 Yr., MC Rumble 2 Yrs.
Bike Setup:
Stock except mary bars, Easton AM stem, SRAM PC48, WI 18tooth freewheel, and Ignitor front tire.
Bottom Line:
Buy this bike. This is my first rigid MTB in decades and I am not missing suspension. Run 22 lbs in the front and 32 in the rear. The low pressure makes all the difference. I own eight different bikes all costing more than this one and yet this bike is the most fun to ride. Go figure.
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Submitted by
Bonzo
a Cross Country Rider
from Isle of Man, UK Date Reviewed: December 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Direct from Brant
Strengths:
Frame design. Low COG giving confidence through the singletrack. Tight rear end for powering out of bombholes. Great mud clearance for UK winter conditions. Nice and light. Dead easy to maintain. Nothing to worry about. 18T seems to be the 'magic' gear for me.
Weaknesses:
Frame paint rubs easily but dont all bikes? Transmission (chain & freewheel) will need replacing soon.
Similar Products Used:
My first 29er.
Bike Setup:
Complete On-One bike but swapped the V's for Magura Julies Hydro disks, and my SDG Belair saddle perched on my longtime Thomson seatpost replaces the already excellent On-One bits. Got a new ACS chain and awaiting a WI freewheel.
Bottom Line:
As a lanky git I chose the Inbred as a cheap way into discovering the benefits of the 29er. I didnt particularly want to go singlespeed, but I knew I could pop gears on as funds permitted. NO NEED.
This bike rocks just as it is. I find myself bombing up climbs that have me wheezing on my other geared bike (Dont ask me how that figures!). Im so impressed Ive ordered a White Industries freewheel. It's staying SS.
But the best bit is the way the 29er frame behaves. Its what I have been looking for since I started riding (without even realising I was looking). The wheels really do roll better over bumps just as the hype describes. Apart from boulder strewn descents I dont notice I have a rigid fork up front.
The paint on the frame is so much nicer than in the pictures on the website. Sort of a pearl white. Thought I would have to change it, but its staying!
Yep, Im chuffed. For £500 (UK pounds) this bike really is a steal. I wish I could report a fault but I can only give it top ratings. If youre over 6" tall, do yourself a favour and give 29ers a go, but be warned, you may not want to return to 26" wheels.
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Submitted by
tc
a Cross Country Rider
from prescott az usa Date Reviewed: November 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$990.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Very comfortable, and predictable geometry. Good quality build for the money. Pretty pearl paint. Adjustable vertical dropouts.
Weaknesses:
Cheesy bmx chain and freewheel should be replaced before riding. Continious cable braze ons. A bit heavy, but the frame looks bombproof.
Bike Setup:
Factory compleate except for PC-48 chain and white industries freewheel
Bottom Line:
Great 29er, especially for the value. Rides great right out of the box. Good looking frame and riged fork. The adjustable vertical dropouts are easy to dial in, and then you don't have to screw with them again. Excellent choice for a first 29er.
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Submitted by
Bruce Dale
a Cross Country Rider
from Cary NC Date Reviewed: October 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Pisgah Davidson River
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Great bike/ light and fast/ very little maintenance required. Parts seem durable/ wheels held true for about a year before requiring adjustment.
Weaknesses:
Crank Arm fell off after second ride, other Inbred rider reported same. After tightening again with torque wrench no problem
Similar Products Used:
Surly 1X1 26 "
Bike Setup:
Stock w' egg beater pedals
Bottom Line:
Maybe a little pricey without sponsored discount but the Inbred graphics are sweet..I have raced the bike with good results...used it to commute to work...very rarely use my Full Suspension Geared bike anymore except long races...very nice, loving the 29'er
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Submitted by
Paul Behrer
a Downhiller
from Beaver, UT Date Reviewed: October 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$990.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Great value as complete bike or frame only. Outstanding design characteristics. Comfortable ride. Geometry that works well with stock rigid fork, Reba at 80mm or Reba at 100mm. Sliding dropouts work very well. Pretty nice looking, too.
Weaknesses:
None that bother me.
Similar Products Used:
Many steel hardtail gearies and SS rigs at 26" wheel size. This is the first 29er I've owned.
Brant did a nice job on the design and spec of this bike. I ordered the complete bike and am selling the stock bb/crankset and the Avid Vs/levers on eBay because I wanted discs and 180mm crank and 30t front ring, but even still it's a fantastic buy and really nice as spec'd. The Inbred steel rigid fork rides very well, a bit of give but steers very accurately. The Fleegle bar is a fantastic thing, looks funky but rides like it's part of your body. The sliding dropouts make rear wheel removal and reinstallation a breeze when you need to do maintenance or have a flat tire. Easy to set up your rear disc brake too. No real negative compared to EBB. On top of all this, the geometry is excellent, I'd call it neutral, stable, playful.
As a frame only, or as the complete bike for $990, this is in my opinion the best 29er deal available if you want steel. And if you want aluminum, On-One has the Scandal.
Great job, Brant & On-One.
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Submitted by
john
a Cross Country Rider
from troy Date Reviewed: September 22, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$435.00
Purchased At:
bike 29
Strengths:
i love the 29 inch wheels have a fisher cake brand new never ride wanna buy it cheap
Weaknesses:
none that i know of
Similar Products Used:
fisher x-cal bought this frame when x-cal broke and it took 5.5 weeks to get replacemant then wrong size
Bike Setup:
race face stem and crank ,bontrager racelight wheels,cane creek headset,sram x-7 set up geared,avid discs
Bottom Line:
this bike is awsome handles real well and rolls babay rolls
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Newport Beach, CA, USA Date Reviewed: September 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything with hills and singletrack
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At:
www.on-one.co.uk
Strengths:
Steel frame, sliding dropouts, 29er, quality parts
Weaknesses:
Cheap freewheel and chain. The freewheel was very basic and after two or three rides was already running rough. Not a problem since I needed a different size anyway. Getting the freewheel removed was a real pain. The chain was a BMX chain (1/8 inch) and the chainring and freewheel were 3/32 inch. Not a problem really since I had to change out the freewheel for a White Industries and got a new SRAM PC-48 chain. Now the bike is perfect.
Similar Products Used:
Bridgestone converted to SS; Treks but full rigid. My first 29er.
Bike Setup:
Stock with Time Atac pedals
Bottom Line:
This bike handles like a dream. I bought the 16” SS Inbred 29er complete with On-One rigid fork. This is my first 29er and I was expecting that it would be an improvement but I didn’t expect this. On my first ride, I had bugs in my teeth from constantly grinning. I’ve been riding a rigid Bridgestone converted to singlespeed and the new bike felt like I had one inch suspension. It took the edge off the bumps and even allowed me to stay seated more than usual on a rigid. I love the 29er wheels! This thing can roll over the small rocks and I barely feel them. On larger rocks, my momentum carries me over the rocks with no problem.
The geometry is perfectly balanced and is amazing on singletracks and the steel frame is so smooth. For anyone looking to get a 29er, I am probably the shortest height you can go for the 16” frame. Any shorter and the sloping top tube will be awfully snug when both feet are down. I’m 5’6”.
What made me decide on this bike was the sliding dropout. The dropout moves back and forth to adjust the tension on the chain but once you have it set up, you don’t have to adjust it anymore. The dropout also comes with a keeper bolt to stop the slider from moving forward. Not the best description but you can see it on their website. They also include a spare dropout with derailleur hanger is you want to go geared. Really, it is an all around bike.
I bought from the On-One website and from my order date to the time I had it in my hand was 3 days. Of course, it came from their US warehouse so it was fast.
Did I mention the cool On-One dude on the bike? He is everywhere from the stem, seatpost, saddle and downtube.
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Submitted by
Alan
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: September 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
The Bike Boutique
Strengths:
Beautiful frame with lovely rigid forks, comfortable riding experience
Weaknesses:
None whatsoever
Similar Products Used:
My first 29er
Bike Setup:
Stock frame and fork, seat, seatpost. On-One Reetard rims and singlespeed hubs and 18-tooth cog Profile cranks with 44-tooth DK Iron Cross sprocket WTB tyres Avid BB7 mechanical discs
Bottom Line:
Rides great and totally comfortable. All that has been said in the previous reviews are absolutely true. 'Nuff said.
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Submitted by
ed
a Cross Country Rider
from hereford uk Date Reviewed: August 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
haugh woods secret singletrack
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
on one website
Strengths:
Zingy steel frame, great forks, comes with all the bits you'd want to put on it (loads of nice on-one kit) great drivetrain and wheels.
Weaknesses:
gets you weird looks from other riders and general public
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
On-one frame, forks, cockpit and wheels. WTB tires and truvativ cranks. PD-M520 spds.
Bottom Line:
This bike is fantastic. Decided to commit to singlespeeding, so sold my rockhopper and sank half my pay into this bike. Was looking for a 26er but they'd sold out. Thank God! This is probably the best bike i've ever ridden, and i've tryed a few! everything that people say about 29er's is true, they just seems to roll forever, it's like when you were a kid and got new bearings on your skateboards wheels, it just goes and goes! Even riding up hills on this thing is fun. Considering the parts would cost you £800 alone, it's a steal. I'm 6'4" and it just feels right to be riding this bike. If your over 6 foot all i can say is..... Buy this bike!
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Submitted by
Brad
a
from NJ Date Reviewed: August 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Red Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bikes
Strengths:
Affordable option to trying a 29er SS
Weaknesses:
I would have loved to pay a bit more and get discs but there are no weaknesses I can find while riding.
Similar Products Used:
Custom 29erSS IF
Bike Setup:
Standard setup just swaped the Midge bar for a regular riser bar
Bottom Line:
I LOVE this bike...I have a custom Ti IF SS 29er and the On One has an amazing steel feel. The rigid fork was something I was skeptical about but absolutly love riding the rigid fork. I couldn't have asked more for a inexpensive great package that Brent has put out to the 29er community. I sold 2 duallies and a hard tail and now have 2x29er SS...an absolute blast to ride and spec'd very nicely so you don't have to spend tons on after market parts.
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Submitted by
michael baker
a Cross Country Rider
from ft lauderdale florida Date Reviewed: July 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
markham park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
998.00
Strengths:
steel frame , and easily upgraded to disc brakes and gears
Weaknesses:
I bought a complete bike and the chain and freewheel sucked, but fixed easily with a white freewheel and kmc 3/32 chain
Similar Products Used:
first 29er and
Bike Setup:
hayes nine disc brakes, easton os bars and stem
Bottom Line:
I used to ride a k2 lithium 5.0 set on 4 inch travel with a fox talas fork, this bike rides more comfortable than that bike every did and it is completly rigid, people freak when you tell them that the bike is great with no suspension. Here in south florida where I live the trails are very rooty and rocky and this bike makes them feel smooth. I love this bike so much fun to ride the single speed thing is great, I find myself enjoying the ride so much more and seem to want to ride all day long. I dont think I could recomend this bike enough to anyone, great bike try it and you wont be dissapointed,
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Submitted by
Gil Leaning
a Cross Country Rider
from London, UK Date Reviewed: June 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At:
www.on-one.co.uk
Strengths:
A truly great frame. Hard as nails compopnants. This frame offers more options in usage than any other I have seen.
Weaknesses:
still haven't found one. But the industry would be well served by offering more 29er suspension forks.
Bike Setup:
Single speeder. Full rigid. Simple and very effective.
Bottom Line:
What a broom stick!! It may be rigid but this thing is Soooo comfortable. I have taken this bike on all day rides and it rules.It is also my commuter rig. It climbs, darts, cruies and plays brilliantly. Although an 853 platform would have been nice, there is NOTHING wrong here. I could not be happier with it. The frame is versatile enough to handle almost any set up, yet it is still a die hard XCer at heart. Plus, Brant, having designed the bike, can tell you everything about it, and can be contacted directly. Please try one of these at some point.
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Submitted by
Ed
a Cross Country Rider
from Minneapolis, MN Date Reviewed: May 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
www.on-one.co.uk
Strengths:
Exactly what the other reveiws have stated already. It WILL turn quickly, but it goes straight at high speed without any problem. I love the geometry, it fits me great. The FEEL of the bike is great, it's super comfy!
Weaknesses:
It would be nice to have another color choice. I've thought about having it sandblasted and repainted, but then I can't ride it!
Similar Products Used:
Demos: Surly Karate Monkey Gary Fisher Rig Gary Fisher Paragon Salsa Dos Niner
Bike Setup:
WB Magic fork Bontrager SS crank Hope 70mm x 0 deg stem FSA lowrise bar Avid rim brakes On-One Inbred hubs, Mavic rims Thomson Elite 400mm seatpost
Bottom Line:
Great frame for a great price! I actually considered a custom frame until this was released.
The complete bikes are a GREAT value as well, if that's what you're looking for.
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Submitted by
Marc
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM Date Reviewed: January 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$449.00
Purchased At:
Fat Tire Cycles
Strengths:
Reasonably priced. Very comfy (springy?) Fits fat tires. Good fit & finish. Sliding dropouts.
Weaknesses:
Only comes in white? Paint a bit cheap. Discs rub if wheels not tugged identically
Similar Products Used:
On*One 26" SS Inbreds, Orange p7 single speed
Bike Setup:
SINGLE SPEED... WTB LaserDisc hubs/Open Pro rims. Reba Race @80mm. Carbon bars & seatpost. Maxxis Ignitor 2.1s.
Bottom Line:
This is my first 29er, but 5th or 6th single speed... I rode my girlfriend's 26" Inbred and was amazed at how much more comfortable it was than my Orange... Incredibly for a 5+lb frame, it built up at 24lb- not too shabby and lighter than my previous SS. Not nearly as BMX-y quick feeling as the 26" Inbred, but r
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