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Gary Fisher Caliber Reviews

Description: (from fisherbikes.com)
Frame - Fisher Race Day 6066-T6 aluminum main frame | Genesis Geometry
Wheels - Bontrager Select Disc | Bontrager Jones XR 26.2.25/2.2 tires
Suspension - Manitou R7 Comp w/lockout | 80 mm travel | Manitou Radium RL
Componentry - Shimano LX rear derailleur + Deore shifters + front derailleur | Shimano Deore M540 Hollowtech 44/32/22 crank | Avid BB7 mechanical

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by Bryan_Lee   on June 20, 2009   Pros Pretty light especially for the price. Mine weighed in at 28.75 pounds. It's outfitted pretty well with Manitou suspension, Deore and Deore LX shifting plus Bontager rims, seat & tires. It's got the Fisher "feel". Cons Maybe the front derailleur? Under pedal pressure on a steep climb it's reluctant to drop off the middle ring into the granny. It might just be an adjustment though. Verdict A far superior ride compared to the bike it replaced, a 1990 Fisher HK II. I find that the suspension sucks up all reasonable obstacles. There is very little bobbing when I hammer up a hill. Best of all is the Genesis geometry! The bike handles superbly in the twisties. Since XC singletrack is what I love to ride this bike fits my needs perfectly. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders