* Frame: HiFi Platinum Series 6061 T6 butted and formed aluminium frame with Genesisters G2 Geometry and Fox RP3 120mm rear shock * Forks: Manitou Minute Comp Air 120mm travel... more
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Advantages: Nimble, durable, versatile Disadvantages: Gearing too low for speed on downhills
...I purchased a GaryFisher Nirvana as a deeply discounted "clearance" item in the late 1990s, and have used it for short commuting and longer weekend rides ever since. The cro-moly frame and fork have worked smoothly and held up well, the wheels have taken a pounding without distorting, and the gears are still functioning without flaw. The small frame accepted fenders, luggage rack, and other unstylish but useful add-ons. This hybrid bike has been nimble, easy to pedal, and durable. My criticisms -- the gearing range is too narrow to generate much speed going down hills and on flats. And the small diameter tires are somewhat inefficient for long distances on the road though ideal for mixed on road and off road use.
GaryFisher sold his company to Trek in the early 1990s, and I suspect that some of the models have been...
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Advantages: nice weight to the rear of the bike allows for good climbing Disadvantages: the bike is heavy overall
...Recently Saab and GaryFisher extended me a very unique invitation. On Saturday, May 20, 2000, they were holding an event called <I>The GaryFisher/Saab Test Drive</I>. It was held at Green Mountain Park near Morrison, Colorado.
Green Mountain Park is one of the Denver area’s nicer mountain bike trails. It is also located two miles north of Bandemere Speedway. I’m sure it was no accident that GaryFisher and Saab picked this location for their test drive.
I suppose I was extended the invitation because I am a registered owner of a GaryFisher Big Sur mountain bike. I love my bike, and wrote a detailed review on it back on February 5th.
I brought my bike with me to compare my Big Sur to the newer GaryFisher models head-to-head. I did this for a few reasons. First and foremost, I wanted to remember exactly how my bike felt...
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This book is written by Gary Chapman, who is a Doctor. Gary Chapman has spent most of he's life helping and healing people's relationships, and has also furthered he's knowledge by understanding he's own relationships. He has mainly been a counsellor and more
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