[arp1500]

im selling my redline monocog 26er and was looking at getting this 2011 trek 29er ss what do you guys think is it a decent deal is there anything else out there i can look at for about this price range in a ss i can probably do without the shock fork if i had to..

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/gary_fisher_collection/29er_hardtails/marlinsinglespeed/

 

[mattbryant2]

What are you looking for that your Monocog doesn't offer?

A couple points about the Marlin: First, it's an aluminum frame, and is probably going to feel harsh compared to your Monocog. Second, it's got a junky, heavy suspension fork, and you'd probably be better off with a rigid steel fork for your price range.

 

[Sparticus]

I say do it.

--sParty

P.S. But then... I've been drinking.

 

[arp1500]

i was basiclly looking for disc brakes and 29 inch wheels i can care less about the shock fork

what about this its 499 shipped
http://www.motobecane.com/29/oc29.html

 

[arp1500]

what about just putting disc brakes on my monocog can i do that?

 

[Sparticus]

what about just putting disc brakes on my monocog can i do that?

Post a photograph of the front & rear hubs including the fork & frame around that area.

--sParty

~burp~

 

[umarth]

I think the chances that your cog can run disc brakes is pretty solid. If you have an aluminum flight, I'm going to guess finding a rear disc hub will be a bit of a *****.

If I were you, and I'm not, I'd slap down scratch for a decent fork and do a whole bike upgrade before going and buying a mediocre new bike. Awesome old bike v. meh new bike...

 

[rydbyk]

It's a Trek. Treks assploded.

 

[DanD]

Many V-brakes are an upgrade over those disc brakes and I wouldn't want that fork. I would keep what you've got and maybe upgrade a few things if the money is really burning a hole in your pockets.

 

[Sparticus]

Don't listen to these bung holes, arp. Take it from a fellow aarp member... get that shiny new 29er. THAT'S what I'm talkin' about! You'll be helping the economy, too.

--ssParty

 

[thatdirtykid]

Yup my xtr and single digit 7 V brakes are superior to all the entry level discs I have tried on other bikes. (other than in very wet conditions, discs are pretty awesome for that).

I also vote upgrade what you have in your position.

 

[umarth]

Don't listen to these bung holes, arp. Take it from a fellow aarp member... get that shiny new 29er. THAT'S what I'm talkin' about! You'll be helping the economy, too.

--ssParty

Yeah, and your shiny new 29er went and got rusty.

Steel is real... corrosive.

 

[arp1500]

i have a steel 26er with v brakes right after i bought it about 2004 2005 they came out with the disc option

 

[Sparticus]

Yeah, and your shiny new 29er went and got rusty.

Steel is real... corrosive.

Jealousy... such an ugly emotion. :ciappa:

--sParty

 

[mack_turtle]

I can't get enough of my 26 cog. i replaced a lot of the stock parts on it and put BB7s on it. If I was really in the mood for a 29er, I would no doubt just get a 29er Flite Cog.

 

[arp1500]

mack, how old is your 26er and what did it end up costing you to put the disc on

 

[Godless Communist]

I can't get enough of my 26 cog. i replaced a lot of the stock parts on it and put BB7s on it. If I was really in the mood for a 29er, I would no doubt just get a 29er Flite Cog.

I just got back from a weekend biking trip on which my 29er Flight Monocog outperformed my wildest expectations. Damn thing climbed, descended, and handled like a total pro. IMO, that would be the upgrade to make.

 

[ianick]

Nashbar is blowing out the GT Peace 9r. A great deal if you ride a small or medium.

 

[Sparticus]

I just got back from a weekend biking trip on which my 29er Flight Monocog outperformed my wildest expectations. Damn thing climbed, descended, and handled like a total pro. IMO, that would be the upgrade to make.

Yeahbutt you're a Godless Communist. Who's going to believe you?

Just sayin'.

--sParty

 

[mack_turtle]

mack, how old is your 26er and what did it end up costing you to put the disc on

I have the 2010 model and putting the brakes on cost me $25.

it's hard to say how much it realistically cost because I did a lot of wheeling and dealing to get it the way it is. I was working at a bike shop at the time, so my Surly fork was a cheap employee purchase. I acquired the BB7s by purchasing some used hydro disc brakes from someone for $25 then traded them with a friend for this BB7s and some Speed Dial levers. I also bought some Mavic rims as an EP and laced them to the RL hubs with double-butted spokes, and traded some parts for some SPD pedals and a Thomson post. I put my old Chris King headset on it. the only thing left to swap out is the heavy cranks and maybe the bars. after that, i know i'll want a lighter frame, but i don't know if i'll want to give up my cog frame.