Gary Fisher Mountain Bikes - Fat Possum To King Fisher On Trail

By: Rika Susan
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:25:39
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Mentioning Gary Fisher mountain bikes, without listing a number of Gary Fisher's achievements would be negligent to say the least! On the other hand, such a list will practically go on for ever...

In fact, he is even credited with coining the term "mountain bike", as well as other terms such as the "bullmoose handlebar".

Where did the Gary Fisher mountain bike start? In 1979 Gary and Charlie Kelly started a company called... well, MountainBikes. They manufactured and sold 160 'MountainBikes', in effect unleashing the sport called mountain biking.

As can be expected Gary Fisher mountain bikes is synonymous with the development of many bikes through the years, from the Mt. Tom (1984), the Prometheus (1990), right through to today's excellent bikes such as the Fisher XC Aluminum.

The Gary Fisher Mountain Bike XC Aluminum has the proven Genesis frame geometry which is claimed to steer, climb, and descend better. The frame is welded by hand in the USA. For suspension it boasts Rock Shox Judy C, and Hydracoil Damping with 80mm travel.

For pure mountain exploration there is a Gary Fisher mountain bike aptly named the 'Fat Possum XT'. It is an adventure bike with full suspension, to prepare you for your travels into the unknown... This All Mountain model is a terrific climber, is light and gives a feeling of total control.

It sports a ZR9000-Aluminum frame and a through-axle RockShox fork, making it ideal for demanding trails. The Hayes hydraulic discs of this Gary Fisher mountain bike gives you stopping-confidence, no matter what conditions are thrown at you.

If you're less adventurous, there is a Gary Fisher mountain bike just for you. Have a look at the City/Path bikes which are a perfect blend of mountain bike, and road runner. These bikes are excellent for urban charity runs, or commuting to school or work. You will have a choice of a fork with or without suspension.

Then there is the King Fisher Full Suspension - the perfect Gary Fisher mountain bike for trails, that gives you the tool to conquer any technical section thrown your way.

If you're not looking for high-performance as such, but rather for a long association with a reliable bike, the Classic Hardtails are made to fit. They will get you where you want to be, and in fact use many of the materials and components of the higher-performance Gary Fisher mountain bikes.

Few kids bikes are probably as well thought through and developed as those from Fisher. In line with Gary Fisher mountain bikes, these are built to last. Their adjustable components are designed to grow with your child. Your main concern will be safety, an aspect Gary Fisher accentuates - even if the child doesn't appreciate it yet!

Examples of the precision youth Gary Fisher mountain bikes, are the Tyro Girls or Boys 24" Wheel line, with a Fisher Great Fit Aluminum frame. The tires are reliable Bontrager Cross.

Although you have to check with your local dealer, the warranty offered on a Gary Fisher mountain bike, will usually be quite extensive. The frame or rigid fork is covered for the lifetime of the original owner, the paint and decal for one year, and all the components are covered according to the manufacturer's warranty.

To make the best use of your warranty, look after your bike, do basic maintenance, and follow proper assembly directions. Remember, if you make modifications, you may be voiding your warranty.

If you are a Gary Fisher mountain bike fan, look out for tours offering the use of the master's bikes!

One such option is in Hawaii. You meet at a local Maui bike shop, from where a courtesy van takes you up the mountain. Waiting for you, will be a good quality Gary Fisher mountain bike, plus all the accessories such as helmet, gloves, back pack, and rain gear. Provision is even made for Fisher kids!

A day long ride is offered, starting down from the Haleakala volcano at 10,000 feet.

There is no doubt that the bike that is a perfect fit for your needs, your pocket, and your planned trails, can be found among the Gary Fisher mountain bikes!

For more information visit Best-Mountain-Biking.com

Rika Susan of Article-Alert.com researches, writes, and publishes full-time on the Web.

Copyright of this article: 2006 Rika Susan. This article may be reprinted if the resource box and hyperlinks are left intact.

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