Comments on: Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe 29″er: Out Of The Box http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:27:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-39910 Guitar Ted Wed, 28 May 2008 03:57:32 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-39910 Wasatch: Well, when purchasing a 29"er, you shouldn't do anything different than you would for your 26'er in terms of fit. Top tube length especially. So, at your Height an XXL would be a definite consideration, I would think, but you'll have to make that determination. A custom might be a better idea. Yes, you'll spend some $$$, but the rewards are great for pursuing that route. If FS is your aim, look at Zinn bikes. Leonard Zinn contracts his builds through Lenz Sport and those 29"er FS bikes are awesome! In fact, you might look at Lenz Sport in the first place and see if Devin can help out. Don't e-mail, just call him. He's a one man show, so he doesn't spend much time on the "digital idiot box". ;) Wasatch: Well, when purchasing a 29″er, you shouldn’t do anything different than you would for your 26′er in terms of fit. Top tube length especially. So, at your Height an XXL would be a definite consideration, I would think, but you’ll have to make that determination.

A custom might be a better idea. Yes, you’ll spend some $$$, but the rewards are great for pursuing that route. If FS is your aim, look at Zinn bikes. Leonard Zinn contracts his builds through Lenz Sport and those 29″er FS bikes are awesome! In fact, you might look at Lenz Sport in the first place and see if Devin can help out. Don’t e-mail, just call him. He’s a one man show, so he doesn’t spend much time on the “digital idiot box”. ;)

]]> By: Wasatch http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-39905 Wasatch Wed, 28 May 2008 02:41:52 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-39905 I am 6'5 and about 260 lbs. I have demoed a Gary Fisher in Moab last year and loved the ride. I am looking to buy a 29er and wanted opinions on the frame size and bike. I need an XL frarme for sure but was wondering if I should try to find a XXL frame (22" +). I can only find a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29er that comes in a XXL frame. Still somewhat of a novice about bikes so any and all input is appreciated. I am 6′5 and about 260 lbs. I have demoed a Gary Fisher in Moab last year and loved the ride. I am looking to buy a 29er and wanted opinions on the frame size and bike. I need an XL frarme for sure but was wondering if I should try to find a XXL frame (22″ +). I can only find a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 29er that comes in a XXL frame. Still somewhat of a novice about bikes so any and all input is appreciated.

]]> By: Mirco http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-34598 Mirco Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:50:11 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-34598 sorry about that. I realised I forgot my info when I hit submit. I didn't want to re-type, so I hit stop. hence the double-post. oops. sorry about that. I realised I forgot my info when I hit submit. I didn’t want to re-type, so I hit stop. hence the double-post. oops.

]]> By: Mirco http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-34597 Mirco Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:48:13 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-34597 Yeah, they went with co-molded for '08. I'm not sure if the 26er got the same treatment. I rode the 9er pro at Interbike, and loved it. It handled better than any other bike I've ever ridden, which I grant is limited, but I can tell you folks that the G2 geometry combined with the 29" wheels is wonderful. I had a confidence and stability on this bike at any speed that is unmatched by anything else I've ever thrown a leg over. I'm 250lbs, and the bike perfomed flawlessly, even over some small drops, hops, g-outs, ruts, and the extra inch and a half bb clearance was appreciated on the cliffhanging sidehills in Boulder City (especially in the US with no health insurance). The suspension, designed for x-country at about 3" front and rear is just right, well damped, not squishy, I never felt any bottoming out, it ramps up nicely. In my opinion, this bike is a work of art, pro or deluxe. although I like the deluxe colour better. Never was a fan of baby blue. Yeah, they went with co-molded for ‘08. I’m not sure if the 26er got the same treatment. I rode the 9er pro at Interbike, and loved it. It handled better than any other bike I’ve ever ridden, which I grant is limited, but I can tell you folks that the G2 geometry combined with the 29″ wheels is wonderful. I had a confidence and stability on this bike at any speed that is unmatched by anything else I’ve ever thrown a leg over. I’m 250lbs, and the bike perfomed flawlessly, even over some small drops, hops, g-outs, ruts, and the extra inch and a half bb clearance was appreciated on the cliffhanging sidehills in Boulder City (especially in the US with no health insurance). The suspension, designed for x-country at about 3″ front and rear is just right, well damped, not squishy, I never felt any bottoming out, it ramps up nicely. In my opinion, this bike is a work of art, pro or deluxe. although I like the deluxe colour better. Never was a fan of baby blue.

]]> By: Anonymous http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-34596 Anonymous Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:47:50 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-34596 Yeah, they went with co-molded for '08. I'm not sure if the 26er got the same treatment. I rode the 9er pro at Interbike, and loved it. It handled better than any other bike I've ever ridden, which I grant is limited, but I can tell you folks that the G2 geometry combined with the 29" wheels is wonderful. I had a confidence and stability on this bike at any speed that is unmatched by anything else I've ever thrown a leg over. I'm 250lbs, and the bike perfomed flawlessly, even over some small drops, hops, g-outs, ruts, and the extra inch and a half bb clearance was appreciated on the cliffhanging sidehills in Boulder City (especially in the US with no health insurance). The suspension, designed for x-country at about 3" front and rear is just right, well damped, not squishy, I never felt any bottoming out, it ramps up nicely. In my opinion, this bike is a work of art, pro or deluxe. although I like the deluxe colour better. Never was a fan of baby blue. Yeah, they went with co-molded for ‘08. I’m not sure if the 26er got the same treatment. I rode the 9er pro at Interbike, and loved it. It handled better than any other bike I’ve ever ridden, which I grant is limited, but I can tell you folks that the G2 geometry combined with the 29″ wheels is wonderful. I had a confidence and stability on this bike at any speed that is unmatched by anything else I’ve ever thrown a leg over. I’m 250lbs, and the bike perfomed flawlessly, even over some small drops, hops, g-outs, ruts, and the extra inch and a half bb clearance was appreciated on the cliffhanging sidehills in Boulder City (especially in the US with no health insurance). The suspension, designed for x-country at about 3″ front and rear is just right, well damped, not squishy, I never felt any bottoming out, it ramps up nicely. In my opinion, this bike is a work of art, pro or deluxe. although I like the deluxe colour better. Never was a fan of baby blue.

]]> By: Hynas http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29516 Hynas Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:26:46 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29516 To Gren: I think, no problem to change shock, I have done the same on my sugar, my new RP23 has the same position as you write. To Gren: I think, no problem to change shock, I have done the same on my sugar, my new RP23 has the same position as you write.

]]> By: Gren http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29501 Gren Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:48:38 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29501 The shock adjustment level is mounted in the least comvenient position. I'd swap the head and tail around, and then rotate it 180 degrees. This would move the lever from top rear to bottom front - any thoughts. The shock adjustment level is mounted in the least comvenient position. I’d swap the head and tail around, and then rotate it 180 degrees. This would move the lever from top rear to bottom front - any thoughts.

]]> By: Dirt McGirt http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29422 Dirt McGirt Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:06:59 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29422 CAMO- if you're using cliples, you should really get a fitting done. If you've had a fitting done, go get one done somewhere else. That type of this shouldn't happen with proper form. CAMO- if you’re using cliples, you should really get a fitting done. If you’ve had a fitting done, go get one done somewhere else. That type of this shouldn’t happen with proper form.

]]> By: BearSquirrel http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29395 BearSquirrel Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:25:00 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29395 Hynas, I'm 6'3" with a real 35" inseam (I'm fat now so my pants only say it's a 32). I currently riding an XL Karate Monkey and I consider it a perfect fit. Bear Squirrel Hynas,

I’m 6′3″ with a real 35″ inseam (I’m fat now so my pants only say it’s a 32). I currently riding an XL Karate Monkey and I consider it a perfect fit.

Bear Squirrel

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29275 Guitar Ted Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:19:09 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/11/23/gary-fisher-hifi-deluxe-29er-out-of-the-box/#comment-29275 Gren, carno: The answer is that the 26"er version uses a different technique to join the drop out pivot to the seat stay. It is a "lug" of sorts that is glued into place. The resulting joint is necessarily larger and more easily seen. The 29"er version got the whole co-molded technology dealio, so it's much cleaner looking, stronger, and lighter than the 26"er HiFi's. This is a main reason why the 29"er HiFi frame weighs the same as the 26 inch version! :) Why Fisher did this would probably be best answered by the fact that the 26"er version pre-dates the 29"er version. The later frame gets the latest technology. ;) Good for 29"er fans. Gren, carno: The answer is that the 26″er version uses a different technique to join the drop out pivot to the seat stay. It is a “lug” of sorts that is glued into place. The resulting joint is necessarily larger and more easily seen. The 29″er version got the whole co-molded technology dealio, so it’s much cleaner looking, stronger, and lighter than the 26″er HiFi’s. This is a main reason why the 29″er HiFi frame weighs the same as the 26 inch version! :)

Why Fisher did this would probably be best answered by the fact that the 26″er version pre-dates the 29″er version. The later frame gets the latest technology. ;) Good for 29″er fans.

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