Ferrous 29
The past several years Fisher has enjoyed growing popularity of their 29er lineup. 29er zealots cherished their Rigs and Paragons. However, in 2007 the rest of the bike market caught on and the 29er market grew exponentially. Major manufacturers begrudgingly acknowledged 29ers existence and boutique builders continued to capitalize on their popularity. With several years of 29er development, Fisher is building on its experience and using 2008 to leapfrog the rest of the 29er market. Fisher's 2008 29er lineup is all-new and answers all of the nagging criticisms of 29ers.
"29ers don't handle as quickly as 26" bikes." Solved.
"29ers are too heavy." No longer.
"29ers are too flexy." Addressed.
"I'm too small to ride a 29er." Greatly improved.
For 2008, Fisher tailored its Genesis 2.0 Geometry to 29ers to create nimble handling 29ers, reduced the overall weight of its frames, increased stiffness, and still had time to figure out how to fit smaller riders onto 29ers. The end result is the best ever class of 29er bikes. The result is a stunningly fast bike that benefits from all the inherent advantages of bigger wheels and has engineered solutions to the nagging criticisms of 29ers. Handling is improved through the Genesis 2.0 for 29ers. Weight has been minimized throughout the frame and spec. stiffness has been dramatically improved throughout the frame through unique shaping and design.
"29ers don't handle as quickly as 26" bikes." Solved.
"29ers are too heavy." No longer.
"29ers are too flexy." Addressed.
"I'm too small to ride a 29er." Greatly improved.
For 2008, Fisher tailored its Genesis 2.0 Geometry to 29ers to create nimble handling 29ers, reduced the overall weight of its frames, increased stiffness, and still had time to figure out how to fit smaller riders onto 29ers. The end result is the best ever class of 29er bikes. The result is a stunningly fast bike that benefits from all the inherent advantages of bigger wheels and has engineered solutions to the nagging criticisms of 29ers. Handling is improved through the Genesis 2.0 for 29ers. Weight has been minimized throughout the frame and spec. stiffness has been dramatically improved throughout the frame through unique shaping and design.
1. Asymetric chain stays offer improved stiffness
2. More rear tire clearance, 10mm on either side
3. Exclusive 51mm offset on Fox and Rock Shox forks, only available on Fisher 29ers
4. Fits smaller riders, increased fork offset improves foot/front tire clearance; Slacker head tube and increased offset allowed for reach to be brought back 2cm
5. Hydro-formed head tube area for stiff front end
6. Buttressed seattube/downtube junction for stiff front and additional strength
7. Integrated seatstays laterally stiffen and strengthen the frame while maintaining vertical compliance
©2002-2008 Gary Fisher Mountain Bikes.