Comments on: RedLine 925 First Impression

By: ssdave

ssdave — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:18:25 +0000

I love the 925…I bought it on a whim, when it was priced to sell for $350 @ my LBS. I ditched the chainguard immediately and will remove the fenders when I go back in for the free tune-up (how much rain do ya think we get in Tucson anyway?).
As much as I love the style of the moustache bars, this is my first road bike and I just can’t seem to get comfortable with the geometry and the lack of padding. However, Nashbar sells some gel pads, so I’m thinking of buying some and making some bullhorns…minus the rear brak maybe?
Regardless, the bike feels solid and hauls a$$, even though I’m pushing 45!
Friday is my commute day here and after my first trek last week, I’m anxiously awaiting the next ride on the 14th!

By: steve

steve — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:05:03 +0000

I rode fixed for 1200 miles but quickly went back to free wheel side during the rainy season. Freewheel still makes noise when pedaling…I need to get a new one.

By: dzave

dzave — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:18:57 +0000

I had noise too but since I flipped the hub I have been silent.
I freaking LOVE this bike. I have 4 bikes and all my others have been collecting dust as I always opt to ride fixed. Will I ever tire of the fixed gear?

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:33:21 +0000

Anybody remove the 925 seat post yet….man it is a yard long. I didn’t even realize there where marks on the post to adjust seat height. All the numbers on my post are in the seat tube….who puts their seat high enough to use the number marks?????

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:06:55 +0000

i was planning on replacing it. I don’t get the sizes though. The free wheel says MAIN DRIVE 1/2 x 8/32. What do those 2 numbers mean?

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:07:27 +0000

Jim,
I have a 925 and have had other single speeds. I highly recommend the replacement of the junk standard freewheel with a White Industries sealed bearing freewheel (I like the 17t Trials Model). Most freewheels are junk, hence the noise others are hearing, the White Industries is expensive ~$90.00, but rebuildable and beautifully made. It is available in other tooth sizes also. Check other comments on the internet. Cannot be beat.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 28 May 2007 23:10:55 +0000

Cool, thanks. I think I’ll just keep an eye on the freewheel or mention it to the shop since technically its under warranty. Not planning on going fixed, maybe this winter I’ll give it a try. Yeah, getting the wheel straight is tough, I just count the threads on the tensioners and that gets me pretty close most of the time.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 26 May 2007 03:10:46 +0000

Jim, I switched to the fixed gear today and the noise is gone. I think the noise is related to the freewheel. Man the fixed gear takes time to get used to for sure. I kept telling myselg “keep pedaling…keep pedaling…..but automatically tried to coast when cars got too close or I slowed down to stop…..I better take it slow for a while. Another suggestion, have your lock ring tightened on your fixed cog before you ride…mine was very loose. I took it to a local bike shop and they tightend it and ordered me the tool to do it myself. Getting the chain at the correct tightness and the wheel straight in the dropouts is challenging too as I am used to just pulling the wheel all the way back and clamping the quick release on my other bikes.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 24 May 2007 17:17:30 +0000

Steve, I picked up my Redline earlier this week and on my first commute I heard what I would describe as a strange clackity noise. I was trying to figure out if it was from the crank or rear wheel. Only does it when I’m really standing on it though.

Figured out what it was yet?

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 24 May 2007 05:55:10 +0000

Hi Mykr,

I just wanted to get back to you with regard to your offer of chain cover — I’d love to take you up on it, actually! Give me an email at andy(at)sheats(dot)org.

Thanks …andy