| Mentioning Gary Fisher mountain bikes, without | | | | association with a reliable bike, the Classic Hardtails |
| listing a number of Gary Fisher's achievements | | | | are made to fit. They will get you where you |
| would be negligent to say the least! On the other | | | | want to be, and in fact use many of the materials |
| hand, such a list will practically go on for ever...In | | | | and components of the higher-performance Gary |
| fact, he is even credited with coining the term | | | | Fisher mountain bikes.Few kids bikes are probably |
| "mountain bike", as well as other terms such as | | | | as well thought through and developed as those |
| the "bullmoose handlebar".Where did the Gary | | | | from Fisher. In line with Gary Fisher mountain |
| Fisher mountain bike start? In 1979 Gary and | | | | bikes, these are built to last. Their adjustable |
| Charlie Kelly started a company called... well, | | | | components are designed to grow with your child. |
| MountainBikes. They manufactured and sold 160 | | | | Your main concern will be safety, an aspect Gary |
| 'MountainBikes', in effect unleashing the sport called | | | | Fisher accentuates - even if the child doesn't |
| mountain biking.As can be expected Gary Fisher | | | | appreciate it yet!Examples of the precision youth |
| mountain bikes is synonymous with the | | | | Gary Fisher mountain bikes, are the Tyro Girls or |
| development of many bikes through the years, | | | | Boys 24" Wheel line, with a Fisher Great Fit |
| from the Mt. Tom (1984), the Prometheus (1990), | | | | Aluminum frame. The tires are reliable Bontrager |
| right through to today's excellent bikes such as | | | | Cross.Although you have to check with your local |
| the Fisher XC Aluminum.The Gary Fisher Mountain | | | | dealer, the warranty offered on a Gary Fisher |
| Bike XC Aluminum has the proven Genesis frame | | | | mountain bike, will usually be quite extensive. The |
| geometry which is claimed to steer, climb, and | | | | frame or rigid fork is covered for the lifetime of |
| descend better. The frame is welded by hand in | | | | the original owner, the paint and decal for one |
| the USA. For suspension it boasts Rock Shox | | | | year, and all the components are covered |
| Judy C, and Hydracoil Damping with 80mm | | | | according to the manufacturer's warranty.To |
| travel.For pure mountain exploration there is a | | | | make the best use of your warranty, look after |
| Gary Fisher mountain bike aptly named the 'Fat | | | | your bike, do basic maintenance, and follow |
| Possum XT'. It is an adventure bike with full | | | | proper assembly directions. Remember, if you |
| suspension, to prepare you for your travels into | | | | make modifications, you may be voiding your |
| the unknown... This All Mountain model is a terrific | | | | warranty.If you are a Gary Fisher mountain bike |
| climber, is light and gives a feeling of total | | | | fan, look out for tours offering the use of the |
| control.It sports a ZR9000-Aluminum frame and a | | | | master's bikes!One such option is in Hawaii. You |
| through-axle RockShox fork, making it ideal for | | | | meet at a local Maui bike shop, from where a |
| demanding trails. The Hayes hydraulic discs of this | | | | courtesy van takes you up the mountain. Waiting |
| Gary Fisher mountain bike gives you | | | | for you, will be a good quality Gary Fisher |
| stopping-confidence, no matter what conditions | | | | mountain bike, plus all the accessories such as |
| are thrown at you.If you're less adventurous, | | | | helmet, gloves, back pack, and rain gear. Provision |
| there is a Gary Fisher mountain bike just for you. | | | | is even made for Fisher kids!A day long ride is |
| Have a look at the City/Path bikes which are a | | | | offered, starting down from the Haleakala volcano |
| perfect blend of mountain bike, and road runner. | | | | at 10,000 feet.There is no doubt that the bike |
| These bikes are excellent for urban charity runs, | | | | that is a perfect fit for your needs, your pocket, |
| or commuting to school or work. You will have a | | | | and your planned trails, can be found among the |
| choice of a fork with or without suspension.Then | | | | Gary Fisher mountain bikes!For more information |
| there is the King Fisher Full Suspension - the | | | | visit Best-Mountain-Biking.comRika Susan of |
| perfect Gary Fisher mountain bike for trails, that | | | | researches, writes, and publishes full-time on the |
| gives you the tool to conquer any technical | | | | Web.Copyright of this article: 2006 Rika Susan. |
| section thrown your way.If you're not looking for | | | | This article may be reprinted if the resource box |
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