redline 9-2-5...

[longhaultruker2]

hey all...my luck may've finally changed,and i'm very confident of getting hired really soon at a local (as in,home every nite,and not too far away) job,so i may be gettin ready to get back to bein close enuff to ride to work (been a few years).i'm thinkin i might buy a specific bike fer this (don't really "need" a new bike,but i digress...),and was thinkin about a redline 9-2-5.does anybody have any experience,advice,stories,or pics (of theirs) on this one?thanx,and hope everyone hadda great holiday weekend!

[cMc]

I got a close look at a 9-2-5 on Friday. I was walking on a very crowded sidewalk in front of Graumann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood and almost got run down by someone who thought it would be a good place to ride a bike. :rolleyes:

[longhaultruker2]

I got a close look at a 9-2-5 on Friday. I was walking on a very crowded sidewalk in front of Graumann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood and almost got run down by someone who thought it would be a good place to ride a bike. :rolleyes:

dag...i don't know whether to lol (since,i gather,ya didnt get hurt),or say "that stupid son of a ...",so,i guess i'll jus say glad he/she missed ya!
i was figurin as much as i love my monocog,and as much as i love that new bike smell,fer the scratch they're askin fer em...:p

[MacGyver]

A couple issues back there was a review of the 9-2-5. Don't recall the issue # at the moment, but sure someone else knows it around here...

[MacGyver]

Actually, Issue 122, and it's in the web archives:

http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article.php?ID=778&category=stuff_reviews

[nogearshere]

i am always one to promote a new cycle purchase but might i suggest restraint in this case...

why not make the journey a few times (ride what you got) and make durn sure of the bike you will need. it is always easier to justify a need over want in my simple mind.

i may be digressing here but i seem to recall a post of yours where you mentioned all of your clothing and possessions being relocated to the front lawn??? do you have room on the lawn for another bike?

i'm here all week, try the veal.

[2dumb4gears]

I've checked that very rig out, and have to say it makes a lot of sense. I spent about three times that building up a fixie with moustache bars and fenders for "fast commutes". Commuting fixed is great, but it kind of sucks on the days where you'e carrying a lot of weight. Screaming down steep hills with 30 lbs on your back with a 150 cadence is a little troubling in the rain (especially when you rely on track skids rather than brakes to stop).

[spidercyclist]

I bought the 925 about a year ago. Overall it is a pretty good bike. The only flaw in the bike that I find with the bike is when I hit some heavy road debris I blew out the front wheel. So I put on a new wheel. I also put on new rimliners. But overall it is a good bike. I also put on a rear rack for heavy loads. If you can find one at a good price, buy it. There are a lot of bikes in this price range some are better and some are worse. But redline makes good quality bikes. Have a good night.:cool:

[longhaultruker2]

Actually, Issue 122, and it's in the web archives:

http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article.php?ID=778&category=stuff_reviews

yep.122.i was already rereadin it (i have all of em back to aboutish 75).thanx:D

[longhaultruker2]

i am always one to promote a new cycle purchase but might i suggest restraint in this case...

why not make the journey a few times (ride what you got) and make durn sure of the bike you will need. it is always easier to justify a need over want in my simple mind.

i may be digressing here but i seem to recall a post of yours where you mentioned all of your clothing and possessions being relocated to the front lawn??? do you have room on the lawn for another bike?

i'm here all week, try the veal.

yea,i think that may be the rte i take after tonite.it was never a question of needin another bike (i have at least 3 together,several projects goin:o ),i jus wanted it.unfortunately,on the way home from outta town tonite,i stopped at an auto auction jus to look around (i used ta make a lil on the side buyin em cheap,fixin a little and resalin em),and got in a 1 1/2 hour long argument that no i had not bid/won on a vehicle (didnt even know what i'd bought),but when i found out i'd got an 86 bronco II (that i'd looked at outside earlier) for $400,and they were gunna call the cops (i know that woulda been a civil matter...they'd hafta prove i knowingly placed the winning bid...),i figured it coulda been worse...i'll resale it or take my kids (light) 4wheelin.but either way,fer now at least,there went the 9-2-5 $:( .for those who were wishin me well in the employment/injury crsp i'd been drug into a coupla months ago,i was hired today at a pretty good local job (the one i was buyin the bike for if i got it).i want y'all to know we really appreciate all the good vibes and/or prayers.y'alls good people!

[RandomV]

Okay, so.

I was going to respond to this thread the other day, but I saw that you had changed your mind about the purchase. Then I realized that someone else might be interested in buying this bike and could use some information, so...

I love my 9.2.5. It's a great bike at a great price. Two things I would consider before you take it home with you:

1)If you don't have a favorite set of clipless pedals to put on it, save the dough and buy a pair with it or get yourself a set of clips & straps.

2) Have the guys at the shop re-tension and true the wheels before you head out. Some good shops do this as soon as they get the bikes in, but some don't. The wheels are obviously machine built, and they really benefit from a human touch.

[longhaultruker2]

Okay, so.

I was going to respond to this thread the other day, but I saw that you had changed your mind about the purchase. Then I realized that someone else might be interested in buying this bike and could use some information, so...

I love my 9.2.5. It's a great bike at a great price. Two things I would consider before you take it home with you:

1)If you don't have a favorite set of clipless pedals to put on it, save the dough and buy a pair with it or get yourself a set of clips & straps.

2) Have the guys at the shop re-tension and true the wheels before you head out. Some good shops do this as soon as they get the bikes in, but some don't. The wheels are obviously machine built, and they really benefit from a human touch.

glad you decided to post after all.i did'nt exactly "chose" to change my mind on the purchase,i kinda got suckered outta my denero.anyway,i may hafta wait a while,but still wantin one.fer now tho,i been ridin my trek (a 2000 6000,recently refitted fer commuter duty) this week (all but today-i...ack...drove today).

thats some good advice to think on on the wheels,with any machine built wheels too.thanx!:)