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Did I make the right decision of getting a Gary Fisher bicycle?

I want a bike that would be nice to ride around the city, beaches, and occasionally trails. I was thinking about getting a Fuji hybrid bike, but the salesman told me that hybrids are for old geezers and road-biker wannabes. He convinced me into getting a Gary Fisher mountain/city bike with road tires. I have only heard of the brand Fuji for bicycles, so I am doubtful that I made a bad decision. Is Gary Fisher a good brand?

Gary Fisher bikes are awesome.

Fisher Bikes are owned by Trek, but Trek has not just "taken the name." They allow Gary Fisher, the God Father of Mountain Biking, to be hands on with designing the bikes. They are usually equipped with a higher end rear derailleur - which seems to be a trade mark of Trek Bikes.

I am a VERY proud owner of a 2009 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe. I have been nothign but happy with the bike and the company. Before this bike, I had a Trek 6500 before hand.

You did good! Fisher bikes are awesome!!

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How fast do you bike?

How fast do you bike? Top speeds? Average speeds, in relation to distance, and surface of ground?

Hey,

I am 31 years old and started riding agin about a year ago after a 15 year lay off.

i have a Specialized tarmac comp road bike (about 7.5 kg). When i first started again i could average around 25kmh for a 2 hour ride. Now i can probably average nearly 40kmh.

i also started cruterium racing this year too, man what an eye opener. Those boys can really go! Great fun and excellent training too!

i ride to work everday (about 17 km) and ride at least one day of the weekend so in total about 300km's a week. My fitness has improved out of sight in that time.

As for fastest speeds, i have hit 90 kmh twice before (downhill), and on the flats have gone over 60 regularly.

Keep riding, you'll be surprised how quickly your average speed creeps up!!

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which Mountain Bike is best for me?

I tried to buy a beautiful new mountain bike from a dealer for some time. I reduced to 6 bikes. im not going to put up all the specifications it will cause a lot of room for info. I'll list the six bikes well and all information can be found on their Web sites designated. Now in terms of type of riding sick or I definitely want an XC or All Mountain bike that I can fight with my friends and go out in one piece from the trails. I also not want to spend a fortune at more like $ 600. What is the best bike for me and for the money? bikes are: - Kona Fire Mountain - KHS XC104 - KHS Alite 500 - Specialized P.1 All Mountain Disc (was offered $ 500) - Felt Q620 (offered $ 469! Pretty cheap) - Fuji Nevada 1.0

Specialized P.1 All Mountain Disc (was offered $ 500)

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What do you think of Gary Fisher Sugar 3 + Plus Mountain Bike Bicycle ?

Hi,
I'm new to the mountain biking. This is my first bicycle as an adult. I haven't ridden a mountain bike since I was a teenager which is 12 years ago. The mountain bike I had as a teenager was a Kmart bike. This time around I picked up a used 2003 Gary Fisher Sugar 3+ which is my first ever nice bicycle. The bike is in excellent condition only used 8-10 times, just got tuned up and shocks are tested fine. It also come with a life time tune up from local bike shop; I paid $400 for it. I think I got a pretty good deal. How is your experience with this bike or the Gary Fisher brand ? What can I expect from this bike ? Any riding tips ?

I rode a sugar 2 for about 5 years, great bike no probs at all until the downtube snapped at the weld but after 2-3000Ks of hard out xc riding, I couldn't complain. A mate I rode with had a sugar 3+, again a great ride, the only changes he made was to change the avids pulls to discs and changed his dukes for a little more travel. Depends on how you are going to ride but for $400 you have a great deal and a good bike. The frame should have a lifetime warranty if you have the original receipt, as I have heard of the downtube weld going on these as well.

Happy trails.

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Just got a new Freeride/downhiller Mountain Bike.. what now?

Well I just got my FIRST mtb, a Mongoose Pinnr Foreman(about a $4000 freerider/downhill mtb) and its 43 pounds. I saw it, loved it and got it for a steal at $600 brand new.

i love the mongoose bikes. I got a 2010 bootr team at the beginning of the summer and its been awesome good choice. i would suggest getting a good set of 5.10 freerider shoes for the best contact between the pedals and your feet. 661 comp knee and elbow pads would be more than sufficient, especially for a beginner. depending on how hard you ride (or crash) a pressure suit may be necessary. full face helmets are indeed the way to go for dh/fr. it is not often you fall and only hit the top of your head. it is important to protect the jaw and cheeks incase you smash your head into the bars after a hard drop. Also some quality gloves like the TLD GP's or dakine covert and possibly a riding pack for water and tools

Always wear your shin pads to awards!

Is this a good costume idea?

I used to race a racecar and I have all my gear laying around (full face helmet, fire resistant suit, gloves and shoes) so im not sure if its a gay thing to show up at a freshman dance dressed as a racecar driver (nobody knows I raced last year) or is there anything else I could do? we can't wear things that cover up our faces so im not sure what to do. I also race Mountain Bikes now and have cycling jersey, shorts shoes and a helmet but I think that is even gayer than racecar driver

Might I suggest...something out of the ordinary? It seems quite too obvious.
Some ideas:
If you want to be scary but amusing:
-A Zombie [if you choose this idea, I can tell you how to make it look like a zombie took a bite out of your neck]
If you want to catch a girl's eye:
-The Phantom, from "The Phantom of the Opera" always seems to get a girl's attention.
If you want to make people laugh
-Foamy the Squirrel is a HILARIOUS choice.

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How to prevent wrists hurt ATV?

I suffer from pain in her wrists very after each time I go mountain biking, can someone advise what I can do any harm ... ie. Perhaps holding the handlebars too hard? I'm cycling on very uneven surfaces.

I have this problem sometimes, but these fractures and soft tissue trauma! Ha! These are good answers on the bar ends and the hand position changes, but if your trails are really hard it would be possible to do quite often, I know ...! Always remember to take a break when you get the chance ..... let your grip a relaxing pressure point when the track is smooth enough for you ease for a second. One thing that really helped me was to go with riser bars full width. 22 "to 23" is in fashion for flat irons, but to find a 25 "-27" bar that you may enjoy help clusters. In addition, the curves rise and sweep into the bar can make a huge difference in comfort! Try some if you can. Depending on what your configuration is, you may find that the wider stance allows numbness of the hands, wrists and elbow pain, and tension in your neck and shoulder blades. Having your bars to sit a little higher, could contribute, and loss of performance on the climbs is very low, except for super-steep climbs. Two other things: 1) look at the position of your brake levers and shifters. Sitting on the bike in riding position, your leverage has to come naturally to the place where the fingers extend from the handle. If they are tightened up or too low, you add to the strain of the joints when the brake you. 2) take a look at your handles. Many report that Downers handles small diameter a little help. Love handles great, but apparently I do 'm not normal. : O) Another thing would be to try to fix your fork so it is gentle and uses its full travel ..... or buy a fork with a little more travel. Lots of riders set up for xc suspension rigid ..... sometimes cruddy forks just that people work better and sometimes rightly he prefers. But if your front end is stiff and you do not adjust your riding skills for him, so the full impact will be absorbed by your body. Skills advanced a great help with that, but for many people a plush fork is the answer. Grip as tight as you need, but keep your body loose. If you have to work around the front end on the track ..... Well, you have to. It is important not to lose your grip and end in rock soup! But try to stay relaxed as best you can. If the pain is minimal and you are sure there are no medical problems to concern, then do what you can bike suits you best and simply insert an Advil or Aleve before driving, and another after. In addition, easy stretching of your fingers, wrists, forearms and on the road to the trailhead could help. Pain sucks. : O)

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BRAND NEW 2005 Fuji Tahoe?

I found this 2005 Fuji Tahoe in my local bike shop. new $ 649. holding the lock front and everything and is a hrdtail. I was looking on the internet and found for $ 1050. I also optimizations life. should get this bike or do better than the Fuji Tahoe Pro http://www.jamtlandscykelfabrik.se/Fuji/MTB/MT-fuji-pro.jpg

It is a decent model, not bad for the price. It may be the model of last year or something and the dealer tries to clear space for new models. I'd say get it, but to ensure it is right and you feel very comfortable in front of the purchase. And the lifetime tune-ups, certainly can not Top That! Very few boats offering (only one I can think of is the cyclist connection in Ohio). Get it checked and go have fun.

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