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