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Hello everyone,
About two weeks ago, I purchased a gently used 2012 Redline Monocog 29er SS that currently serves as my only bike. After selling my way-too-large Surly Cross Check that I couldn't get to fit me right, I had intentions of buying 2 bikes - one I could use as a daily commuter/bike path cruiser and one that I could use on your basic off road/single track rides.
Now that I have the Monocog and have been using it as a commuter with the stock mountain bike tires and bars on it, I'm wondering what I should do next and would appreciate your feedback.
1. Should I start setting the Monocog SS up as a cruiser by putting some commuter tires and a set of Jones bars on that I have already, then purchase something I can use for my off road/single track purposes?
or
2. Should I keep the Monocog as it is now, which is great for the off-road/single track stuff, and purchase something I can use for pavement/daily commuting purposes?
I originally had intentions of spending less than $1500 for both bikes combined, but now that I found the Monocog as cheap as I did, I've lowered the total and would like to keep a second bike to around $800, give or take a little wiggle room as needed.
I'll surely ride the pavement/daily commuter bike more than I will the off road/single track bike, but wanted to avoid having to swap wheels, remove racks, etc. And let's face it - I want 2 bikes.
Thanks!
About two weeks ago, I purchased a gently used 2012 Redline Monocog 29er SS that currently serves as my only bike. After selling my way-too-large Surly Cross Check that I couldn't get to fit me right, I had intentions of buying 2 bikes - one I could use as a daily commuter/bike path cruiser and one that I could use on your basic off road/single track rides.
Now that I have the Monocog and have been using it as a commuter with the stock mountain bike tires and bars on it, I'm wondering what I should do next and would appreciate your feedback.
1. Should I start setting the Monocog SS up as a cruiser by putting some commuter tires and a set of Jones bars on that I have already, then purchase something I can use for my off road/single track purposes?
or
2. Should I keep the Monocog as it is now, which is great for the off-road/single track stuff, and purchase something I can use for pavement/daily commuting purposes?
I originally had intentions of spending less than $1500 for both bikes combined, but now that I found the Monocog as cheap as I did, I've lowered the total and would like to keep a second bike to around $800, give or take a little wiggle room as needed.
I'll surely ride the pavement/daily commuter bike more than I will the off road/single track bike, but wanted to avoid having to swap wheels, remove racks, etc. And let's face it - I want 2 bikes.
Thanks!