About to spend money... can anyone talk me into a Bianchi SASS and skip the Mono Cog?

26 Mar 2004 14:34:52 -0800,
,
(Lobo Tommy) wrote:

Congratulations! You just sold another single speed

I believe that was her intention.
--
zk

Zoot Katz wrote in message ...
Fri, 26 Mar 2004 14:26:26 -0500, ,
"Carla A-G" shilled:


The Unit flexes like a wet noodle and comes with cheap Kona components,
crappy wheels and v-brakes.

Your bike's frame, according to your other web postings, was custom
made. So, I don't believe you're able to accurately nor objectively
compare the two bikes. Seems to me that somebody who can acquire a
custom made Bianchi has a dog in the race.

Tell me how you got a custom built Bianchi for your stubby self?

Why would she tell a know-nothing roadie who spends more time on the
internet than a bicycle?

JD

27 Mar 2004 10:16:48 -0800,
,
(JD) tried hard:

Tell me how you got a custom built Bianchi for your stubby self?

Why would she tell a know-nothing roadie who spends more time on the
internet than a bicycle?

Why not?
She apparently likes to boast and has an interest in selling Bianchis.
--
zk

(Lobo Tommy) wrote in message om...
I have narrowed down the bike selection to two bikes. Either a
Redline Mono Cog or Bianchi SASS. Now, I can't afford the SASS right
now but in a couple of weeks I will be able to. I need to know
however if the SASS is really worth the extra $450 premium over the
Mono Cog.

Here is a review of me:

30 yo, 280 lbs, goal of riding: weight loss/fitness.
Primary places to ride: Bike Paths / Parks

If anyone can jump in let me know. My past googling suggests that
Redline bicycles are very unreliable. However I have only found that
these ideas are restricted to a couple of posts. These posts were
back in 2002 so I don't know how Red Line stacks up in 2004.

Assuming the Red Line Mono Cog are well made today - Could I spend
that saved $450 ($400 Mono Cog vs. $850 SASS) to make the Mono Cog
better than a stock SASS?

If you are only planning on riding in parks and city paths, I see no
reason why the Monocog would not suit you well. I was considering a
2004 SASS myself, and had emailed Carla about her bike. Someone
pointed out these reveiws to me on the 2003 SISS, and thought you may
find this interesting....

http://www.mtbreview.com/reviews/200...t_121459.shtml

Many of these reviews speak of broken/cracked frames, which in my mind
is pretty poor considering it is a steel frame. There were some
seatpost slippage problems on the Monocog, but I have a 2003 and have
had no problems with mine at all.

I never thought I'd have a problem finding a quality single speed in
the 800 dollar range, but fact is, to have one built up other then a
Redline Monocog, KHS Solo One, Kona Unit, or Bianchi SASS, you are
looking at well over a thousand dollars. I understand the price of a
good quality frame, but when you consider the simplicity of a single
speed, even with just v brakes, and considering the cost, it almost
doesn't add up to me.

I hope you have good luck with the SASS if you get one.

Zoot Katz wrote in message ...
27 Mar 2004 10:16:48 -0800,
,
(JD) tried hard (HA):

Tell me how you got a custom built Bianchi for your stubby self?

Why would she tell a know-nothing roadie who spends more time on the
internet than a bicycle?

Why not?
She apparently likes to boast and has an interest in selling Bianchis.

At least she's not selling santa crud.

JD

27 Mar 2004 15:07:08 -0800,
,
(JD) squirmed:

At least she's not selling santa crud.

Well, of course not. It's not a bike. It's a two wheeled pogo stick.
Nobody buys them except to decorate the back of their SUV.
--
zk

27 Mar 2004 12:44:37 -0800,
,
wrote, in part:

I never thought I'd have a problem finding a quality single speed in
the 800 dollar range, but fact is, to have one built up other then a
Redline Monocog, KHS Solo One, Kona Unit, or Bianchi SASS, you are
looking at well over a thousand dollars. I understand the price of a
good quality frame, but when you consider the simplicity of a single
speed, even with just v brakes, and considering the cost, it almost
doesn't add up to me.

And how does the price of an even more simple golf club, pool cue,
snow board or plastic boat add up?

Manufacturers are tapping into what's happening on the street.
Glamorising bike couriers made fixed gear and single speed bikes
popular. Bike freaks had been banging out their own for years.
Balloon tire cruiser replicas got cool when yuppies started buying up
the remaining antiques.
StingRay style bikes were hip with the arts grrlz about five years
ago, now Schwine has reintroduced them.
Choppers appear to be going mainstream.

They'll remain niche markets and able to charge whatever they want.
But you're able to buy a full suspension bike at the drug store.
--
zk

Subject: About to spend money... can anyone talk me into a Bianchi SASS
Subject: About to spend money... can anyone talk me into a Bianchi SASS
and skip the Mono Cog?
From: Zoot Katz
Date: 3/28/2004 4:22 AM Eastern Standard Time
Message-id:

27 Mar 2004 12:44:37 -0800,
,
wrote, in part:

I never thought I'd have a problem finding a quality single speed in
the 800 dollar range, but fact is, to have one built up other then a
Redline Monocog, KHS Solo One, Kona Unit, or Bianchi SASS, you are
looking at well over a thousand dollars. I understand the price of a
good quality frame, but when you consider the simplicity of a single
speed, even with just v brakes, and considering the cost, it almost
doesn't add up to me.

And how does the price of an even more simple golf club, pool cue,
snow board or plastic boat add up?

Considering the guy's intended use, I was trying to bring to light what I had
found out about Bianchi and maybe save him some money.

Zoot Katz wrote in message ...
But you're able to buy a full suspension bike at the drug store.

I beg to differ. Those are bike shaped toys.

JD

Zoot Katz wrote in message ...
27 Mar 2004 15:07:08 -0800,
,
(JD) squirmed (HA again):

At least she's not selling santa crud.

Well, of course not. It's not a bike. It's a two wheeled pogo stick.
Nobody buys them except to decorate the back of their SUV.

If that was not so true, it would not be funny.

JD