Comments on: Fisher HiFi Deluxe and ’09 Reba Team Fork: Impressions

By: Fastfossil

Fastfossil — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:35:47 +0000

Don’t forget about the Astrix Monk. Mine has a 120mm thru axle fork and is a great all mountain rig – even on the rough trails here in Moab.

By: GreenLightGo

GreenLightGo — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:08:49 +0000

Great feedback. I’ve only got one demo ride on the Hi Fi Pro – my thoughts here: http://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=4662267&postcount=1. Sounds like this would work in curing some of my thoughts w/ the handling – too bad the rear end limits the package.

By: agu

agu — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:53:12 +0000

How about the VooDoo Canzo 29?

I thought the Reba Team has a U-Turn option? Maybe setting travel to 110mm may be a good compromise…

By: MG

MG — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:14:56 +0000

i totally agree with you there g-ted. the big mama is an excellent all mountain rig. like most of the bikes mentioned, true freeride terrain would require careful tire, wheel and suspension component selection, but you could do it. my first two weeks with my big mama have been nothing but absolutely stellar. i love it and can’t get enough. it’s very stiff laterally too, both in the main and rear triangles.

okay then, i’m off to bed.

cheers,
mg

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:30:54 +0000

Oh yeah! Although I wouldn’t classify a Salsa Big Mama as a “long travel” 29″er, ( 4″ front and rear) it does AM/FR way better than the HiFi too. Just thought I’d throw that out there.