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Gary Fisher HiFi Plus Reviews

Description: (from fisherbikes.com)
Frame - HiFi Platinum Series 6061 T6 butted and formed aluminum | Disc specific | G2 Geometry | Asymmetric swingarm with Four Barrel dropout pivots
Wheels - Bontrager Select Disc | Bontrager Jones XR 26x2.25/2.2 tires
Suspension - Manitou Relic Super Air w/lockout, 120mm travel + Fox RP3
Componentry - Shimano XT rear derailleur + Deore shifters & front derailleur

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by guest on October 30, 2009   Pros The bike is tight and very nimble. Precise in turns and in sudden climbs. Everything about this bike is pure energy. Upgrade from 03 Sugar 3+. Cons Rear tire is not the greatest; but it impossible to pick a tire that will match all 50 states' various terrains. Just switch them out and keep on truckin' Yeah!! Verdict These bikes are truly bullet proof. No need to spend three grand for Specialized bikes made in China. Recommended for: Clydesdales reviewed by COGator00   on April 2, 2009   Pros Light, sturdy, plush ride. Cons None, so far. Verdict I got this bike at the end of the '08 season for @ $1200 and it has served me well since then. Great stump/root climber (pedal clearance a little low) and a nimble turner in tight singletrack (esp. @ higher speeds). Have not done a flush on the brakes yet, but they still work well enough after 300+ miles of trail riding. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by jbronko1   on May 2, 2008   Pros Frame/Geometry, weight, Componentry except brakes Cons The brakes do require some maintenance it seems, and despite that, don't seem to stop as well as they did when i got the bike. Verdict This is my first "real" mountain bike and i totally love it. I ride a lot of east coast singletrack (rocks, roots, mud) and it eats it up. It seems to be very fast on the downhills and handles very well. I got a phenomenal deal on an end of season 2007 (paid an amazing $1400), and i can't rave enough about it. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders reviewed by flamdrag8   on April 29, 2008   Pros I have the 29er version and the frame and suspension are the bomb diggity. Cons The tires are not tubeless ready. Verdict BUY THIS BIKE!!! it is awesome. I have a 26" fisher tass custom and this bike is better at climbing, descending, handling and it floats of bumps like they are nothing. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders reviewed by Damoninomad   on April 29, 2008   Pros Variable suspension is the shiznit! flip of switch and it climbs like a billy goat. but then it climbs well anyway! Very agile and responsive. The bike is the same frame as the $5,000 pro. Cons Hand grips (swapped), Tires (swapped) Verdict Can't wait to upgrade to tubeless. A Can't miss. The most value for your $$. But then I'm partial to this bike because I own it!! Recommended for: Experienced XC riders reviewed by gnicholson@sc.rr.com   on October 31, 2007   Pros Great geometry. Quality components. Easy handling. Awesom front and rear suspension. Cons I'm not crazy about the Bontrager saddle that came with it, but that's easy to swap out. The Avid Juicy 3 Hydrolic brakes are difficult to maintain yourself, so if you have a problem, it's off the the bike shop you go (and bring money.) Verdict I recently upgraded to the HiFi Plus from a CDale Super-V 700. This is my first Fisher bike, and I love it. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders