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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > 29er bikes > Gary Fisher X-Caliber
Frame - Platinum Series ZR9000 internally and externally butted aluminum | Genesis 29" Geometry
Wheels - Bontrager SuperStock Disc 29 | Bontrager Jones XR 29x2.25/2.2 tires
Suspension - RockShox Reba SL Air 29 | 80mm travel
Componentry - SRAM X.7 rear derailleur & shifters + Shimano Deore front derailleur | Shimano Select 44/32/22 crank | Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes
reviewed by guest on August 31, 2010
reviewed by guest on June 22, 2010
Gary Fisher X-Caliber Reviews
Description: (from fisherbikes.com)
Frame - Platinum Series ZR9000 internally and externally butted aluminum | Genesis 29" Geometry
Wheels - Bontrager SuperStock Disc 29 | Bontrager Jones XR 29x2.25/2.2 tires
Suspension - RockShox Reba SL Air 29 | 80mm travel
Componentry - SRAM X.7 rear derailleur & shifters + Shimano Deore front derailleur | Shimano Select 44/32/22 crank | Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes
| Shimano M505 clipless pedals
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on October 7, 2011
Pros
Overall ride for a hard tail is excellent. Smooth rolling. Great braking.
Cons
Seat, but hey, who sits?
Review
So great to ride. The bike outrides me, which may not be true for more experienced, or rougher riders, but fits bill for SE hilly rides just fine
reviewed by guest on August 31, 2010
Pros
Fast, roll's over anything and climbs well. Killer X-country bike.
Cons
No real cons, however, on really tight single tracks it's a bit bulky and lacks a little maneuverability at speed in turns.
Review
I really like this bike, it's fast, stable, climbs well, nice stock components, Forks are tight and the rims so far have held up great with the right tire pressure. I would definitely buy this bike again.
reviewed by guest on June 22, 2010
Pros
very lite and fast
Cons
too much money
Review
i would reccommend it to a friend for sure if u had a few bucks sitting around
Pros
She is ridiculously fast & stable!
Cons
Wish I could ride more...
Review
The bike shown here is an older model. I have the 2009 x-cal (red & white).
Frame
Platinum Series 6066 butted & hydroformed aluminum, cold-forged dropouts, G2 29" Geometry
Wheels
Bontrager Rhythm Disc 29, 28mm wide tubeless ready* rims
Componentry
SRAM X.9 front derailleur, SRAM X.7 rear derailleur, SRAM X.7 shifters, Shimano FC-M521 crank, Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes
Suspension
Fox F80RL 29, 80mm travel, custom G2 offset
Frame
Platinum Series 6066 butted & hydroformed aluminum, cold-forged dropouts, G2 29" Geometry
Wheels
Bontrager Rhythm Disc 29, 28mm wide tubeless ready* rims
Componentry
SRAM X.9 front derailleur, SRAM X.7 rear derailleur, SRAM X.7 shifters, Shimano FC-M521 crank, Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes
Suspension
Fox F80RL 29, 80mm travel, custom G2 offset
Pros
Drivetrain, BB7's, Reba Shock...the whole bike.
Cons
Tires, grips...other than that, it is just fine.
Review
This is my first 29er, and I am having a great time with it. Plus, I paid less than $1,000 for it.
I haven't been riding too long, but this bike makes me feel like a kid again.
I had to replace the tires and grips almost immediately. The Bontrager Jones (front) and the WTB Nanoraptor (rear) had to go...as with the Bontrager grips. I replaced the tires with a Panaracer Rampage 29 in the rear, Panaracer Fire Cross in the front, and some ODI Rogue lock-on grips. I do plan to mount the Nanoraptor to another rim for hard pack though.
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