Having seen more info leak on the Superfly 100 and now the Superfly hardtail, I thought I’d post up my latest findings that are now public.
The Superfly 100, which is the full suspension carbon fiber model Gary Fisher is introducing now, will weigh 2100 grams for a medium frame “with hardware and shock.” It is claimed to be the lightest 100mm travel frame the Fisher company has ever produced in either 26 inch or 29 inch wheel sizes. The frame features the vaunted ABP suspension pivot system which reduces “brake jack” and allows the suspension to remain active while braking into and through corners.
Superfly 100s for Fisher's demo truck ready to go.
Now also comes news of the new Superfly hard tail which will feature drop outs that will accommodate geared or single speed set ups. The drop outs will be a type of slider system that will also hang the rear brake caliper to avoid issues with the removal of the rear wheel. It is not clear as to just how this will work.
Will this be a 2010 model?
Yep, 2010.
Does Gary Fisher typically release new model year stuff in the fall or will it really be available in 2010?
DaveB: Model years are becoming increasingly more vague and irrelevant. Trek/Fisher does a turn over to new models in July/August every year. Some stuff they carry over from the previous year. Typically, Fisher has “leaked” new high end product early in the season which becomes available in small batches in the Fall. Usually good stock isn’t in and ready for sale until late fall. This could change with 2010, but typically this is how Trek/Fisher works.
By 2010 all models should be readily available that we are seeing being “leaked” now.
After riding my hi fi for 6 months I went back to my hardtail. My thoughts, i liked the g2 tuned front end . My weight is 200 lbs. average trail hero wanna be. Ha Ha. Felt that it had flex in the rear triangle and I thought it was loose bolts but had shop check it out also. Now the superfly duel suspension should be in my stable next year.
I haven’t heard or seen anything to suggest it, I would love to see this design replace the current HiFi 29er. Mimicing the the Roscoe/Fuel EX seems like the logical course of action to improve upon their 29er FS offerings. The design works extrememly well and thus far has proven to be low/easy maintenance.
They could drop even more weight by going to V brakes! Just wait, it’ll happen, what’s old is new!
Why did racers switch to heavy discs? With XTR V-brakes one is not worse.
So what is this beast weighting in at? How much savings from my current Hi-Fi 29er?
The pictures that I have seen, of the Superfly 100, on Velonews and other websites show a 2×9 Truvativ Noir crankset. It is definately not the new SRAM XX 2×10. Does anyone have any idea if this is OEM spec or just a preproduction mod? Will Truvativ be producing these 2×9 cranksets for the aftermarket crowd, or is this proprietary to Fisher? Thanks.
Can anyone verify delivery of the bike. I ordered mine back in early september and have not seen it yet.
I just sold my 2008 Hi-Fi after braking the frame for the second time in the past few months. First brake came on the non-drive side, chain stay where the drop is attached, or was attached. Gary Fisher changed the design for 2009 to a thicker brace.
Then for a unknown reason, the carbon fiber section on the non-drive side seat stay cracked open.
See ya Gary Fisher Hi-Fi 29er… hard tail 29er here I come.