It seems as though some people are a little impatient. I think it has to do with it being winter and wishing the weather was warm and the single track was dry. Anyway as I had promised here are some pictures of the new 2008 Fisher Rig. The bike doesn't have the "bling" factor of many of the new 29ers, but the build is a solid platform. The frame is all new for 08 and incorporates the new G2 geometry which is designed to offer quicker slow speed handling while preserving the beneficial traits of 29ers.
Fork
The bike also comes stock with the new FOX F29RL fork which is fairly light and very stiff. At my weight, I will probably not notice the stiffness, but the fork is supposedly very plush and tracks extremely well. I will have to wait and see.
Drivetrain
The drivetrain is fairly straitforward. The crank is a single speed ISIS drive bontrager with a 32t aluminum chain ring with an aluminum bash guard. The rear cog is a 18t steel. The 32/18 gearing with 29" tires should work fairly well on many of the relatively flat trails but will be fairly tall for racing.
I am up in the air at this time if I am going to race this bike next year. The original plan was to just have a single speed to bring back some of the fun. To ride in its purest form.
4 comments:
Nice! Is racing season here yet????
That rocks dude, i need one,or two?
John, I wish. It really sucks not living in a place that is warm and bike friendly.
Sweet! So, are you going for super stud status: racing expert on a 29er singlespeed?
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