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Gary Fisher Rumblefish I 29er Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews
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boiler 1220 Date Reviewed: July 22, 2012 Strengths: Great climber. I just bought the bike after breaking the frame on my 97 schwinn S-20. The bike climbs really well. I find myself doing less work and more riding then when on my old 20 Weaknesses: Seams very unstable when going fast downhill. The front shock leaks air and i will have to return it. Ive had the bike one week Bottom Line: 
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xc_rumblefish
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: March 2, 2012 Strengths: Confidence inspiring on the downhills, climbs well for such a large bike (pro pedal), rips through rock gardens, active breaking pivot is very much appreciated especially on steep and twisty descents, precise steering (15mm Thru-axle), keeps your line no matter what by which I mean it completely ignores < 4" rocks, roots and ruts. Weaknesses: Fox RP2 DRCV shock is almost a total showstopper because it has leaked air since day one resulting in inconsistent performance between rides. Too bad the bike's rear suspension is 6.75" which means you'll never find a replacement unit. Compared to that everything else is just nit picking but I will say low speed cornering could be a hair tighter. (yet maintains its precision) Additionally, I wouldn't recommend the bike for people that spend more time airborne than on the trail on account of the slightly awkward "rear cockpit" setup (could be aliviated with a shorter stem or even a smaller frame in some cases) as well as its tendency to want to endo landings, something the large wheelbase doesn't help with in this case. Another small issue is the front shock doesn't use the last 10mm of travel. No name Shimano crankset is disappointing (albeit durable) for the price range. Nearly impossible to wheelie for extended distances. Can't bunny hop this bike as easily or as high as most. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2780.00 Purchased At: East Coasters Similar Products Used: Specialized, Giant Bike Setup: Ergon GX2 Carbon Grips FSA K-Force XC Riser Handlebar Koobi PRS Century Saddle KCNC Ti Pro Lite Seatpost Shimano XTR SL-M980 Triggers Shimano SLX FD-661-D Front Derailleur Shimano XTR RD-M985 Rear Derailleur Shimano M552 22-32-42 Crankset Shimano XTR PD-M985 Pedals Shimano XT BR-M785 Brakes w/ 203mm/160mm IceTech Rotors SRAM XG-1099 Cassette (11-36) KMC X10SL Ti Chain Stan's ZTR Arch Ex / Industry Nine / Sapim Polyax / Sapim CX-Ray Wheelset Maxxis Ikon Exo Tires (Stan's Tubeless) 
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jon stecker
a Cross Country Rider
from mt pleasant sc usa Date Reviewed: January 26, 2012 Strengths: very stiff lateraly, attention to detail,comfort Weaknesses: suspension has durability issues. I would steer clear of drcv anything unless you live next door to the fox factory. Supposed to be serviced every 130 hours, thats four times a year for me. With at least two weeks wait every time. I cant find anyone else who likes to work on these. GF put a 6.75 shock on. Nobody makes a 6.75 anymore. cant even replace with a rockshox. I noticed in 2012 they changed to a 7.25. the fox fork uppers are about shot too. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $2200.00 Purchased At: trekstoremountpleasa Similar Products Used: 2006 gary fisher paragon 2008 trek 69r ss Bike Setup: bike specs (dimensions) are way off on the shop floor compared to the brochure (short). solved with a setback set post.
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DG
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego,Ca. USA Date Reviewed: August 2, 2011 Strengths: repectable weight(28lbs/21"), mostly decent spec, climbs surprisingly well, decends wickedly. 29" wheels are well matched to this suspension. Weaknesses: Hmm, crankset-generic shimano. Wheelset-ditto(numerous flashy stickers aside)but after riding a couple of months they do seem strong and functional enough... we'll see. Finish;white's not my favorite color for a Mt.bike, and there's a lot of white on this bad boy. All in all nothing major, it's just that at this price point I kind of hoped to see a higher end crank etc. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: not telling Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2400.00 Similar Products Used: a plethora of 26ers Bike Setup: stock/tubeless/Easton EC90 riser bar.
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Casmp
a Weekend Warrior
from Yucaipa, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 27, 2011 Strengths: Size DOES matter! Weaknesses: None so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Any trail anywhere...Tahoe Rim Trail is awesome though Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2700.00 Purchased At: Yucaipa Bike Center Similar Products Used: Just upgraded from a Cannondale Prophet Lefty Bike Setup: Stock with tubeless tires
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Tuckerman
a Weekend Warrior
from Tolland, CT Date Reviewed: June 13, 2011 Strengths: This thing rolls over everything, climbs very well, corner nicely. Very sure footed on technical downhills - especially when cornering Weaknesses: Color - who would make a mountain bike white? I guess it looks ok - kinda mean like a great white shark. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere at Grayville Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2950.00 Purchased At: Pedal Power, Vernon, Similar Products Used: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert, Giant AC Air, ProFlex 957 and GT RTS-1 Bike Setup: Stock except I cut 1 inch off both sides of handlebars, rock ring and switched out to SRAM 9 shifters and rear D
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fesch
a Cross Country Rider
from Springfield, VA, USA Date Reviewed: April 9, 2011 Strengths: Suspension is plush even eating logs and roots, I love taking drops and catching air with this bike. Excellent breaking, with the ABP. Thru-axle 29" wheels keeps steering precise. A fun bike to ride. Weaknesses: Bontrager 29 2.25" tubed tires. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Accotink Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $2600.00 Purchased At: Bike Lane Similar Products Used: GF HiFi Deluxe. Bike Setup: Stock + Nobby Nic 29 x 2.25 tubeless Joplin 4 R drop post Time ATAC carbon pedals
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TX-BoneDigger
a Cross Country Rider
from Tyler, TX, USA Date Reviewed: February 15, 2011 Strengths: Good mix of components, sturdy and well designed frame, through-axle hubs, tapered headset. This bike is a blast! Weaknesses: For the price, none to speak of. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tyler State Park Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2750.00 Purchased At: Simpsons Adventure S Similar Products Used: Specialized Camber Elite 29er, Various 29er hardtails Bike Setup: Stock (for now)
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joebreez
a Weekend Warrior
from CT,USA Date Reviewed: October 18, 2010 Strengths: Decent mix of parts, good value, bike does everything I need it to do. Weaknesses: Generic Shimano cranks(minor complaint), lack of available wheel sets. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Monster at Blue Mt NY Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2600.00 Purchased At: lbs Similar Products Used: Did some demo's of Rumblefish 1($2900), Superfly 100($6200)Pivot 429($4500). You do the math... Bike Setup: Stock except for upgrade to Formula RX brakes
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Bad Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from phoenix Date Reviewed: September 29, 2010 Strengths: Great Bike will go over anything. With the correct tires and the rear shock in Pro it will climb very well! great suspension! Great brakes! Weaknesses: The tubeless ready tires it came with were a joke.Both self destructed. Replaced them with the same tires but that are really tubeless, what a climber now! Seat sucks replaced it.Put Deity Pedals on it, Love them! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Squaw peak Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $2060.00 Purchased At: Slippery Pig Similar Products Used: Stump Jumper, Great bike Bike Setup: Stock shock setup. 30 lb in tires. Rear shock in pro most of time, works great that way.
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gsutk1
a Weekend Warrior
from Chattanooga, TN Date Reviewed: September 15, 2010 Strengths: Geometry is great! Full-suspension 29er is very plush and plenty nimble (coming from a hardtail 29er). Brakes are excellent, used SRAM in past, but am really liking Shimano shifters. Didn't feel heavy and climbed very well. Weaknesses: maybe BB clearance, but worth the trade-off to get 26" feel and nimbleness. Also would have liked lock-out option on rear shock but pro-pedal is nice. Not sure how well the paint will hold-up, may be prone to cable rub, etc. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Raccoon Mountain Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2050.00 Purchased At: Trek Store Chattanoo Similar Products Used: Own a Diamondback Overdrive (great entry-level hardtail 29er); Demoed Giant XTC 29er (not nimble!) & Giant Anthem (Loved!) Bike Setup: I'm 6'1" 195lbs, sized for a large but went with a Medium (for nimbleness) with a 20mm setback seat post and may extend the stem from 90mm to 100mm in the future. Also went tubeless mainly out of curiosity. Shimano M540 pedals (although M520’s are just fine). Otherwise everything is stock - Shimano SLX, Fox front and rear.
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taz047
a Weekend Warrior
from bend, oregon,bend Date Reviewed: August 14, 2010 Strengths: good handling, plenty of travel, rolls over everything Weaknesses: saddle may want to be replaced Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: new river gorge Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2456.00 Purchased At: pinemountain Similar Products Used: specialized stumpjumper,expert Bike Setup: stock
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SR92
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh, PA, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2010 Strengths: 36 tooth cog in the rear end lends help taking 29" tires uphill. Fox DRCV Shock provides two modes of rebound, soft then harder. Fox F29 120mm fork is very solid and performs well under load. QR15 front quick release provides stability and strength. Frame is oversized, solid and comes with a lifetime warranty. SLX two way shifters allow for shifting under braking. Active Braking Pivot (ABP) allows for braking during suspension flex. Wide front handlebar and Bontrager grips are very comfortable. 185mm Shimano front brake and 160mm rear are very capable of stopping the bike. Weaknesses: Stock seat was not very comfortable. Other than that I have found no other weaknesses not attributable to the rider! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: North Park Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2700.00 Purchased At: Trek of Pittsburgh C Similar Products Used: Rode Gary Fisher Tassajara. Prior to purchase tested G-F Roscoe, G-F HiFi, Trek Remedy, Trek Fuel EX8, Pivot Firebird. Bike Setup: Bone stock as purchased with addition of Trek Incite ACH computer, swap to WTB Pure V saddle and swap to Shimano SPD pedals.
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DownbeatDave
a Cross Country Rider
from Hood River, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: May 1, 2010 Strengths: (1) 36 tooth max rear cog (2) 15QR thru-axle (3) DRCV rear shock (4) a bit more front travel (not so important) (5) better stock tires for my home in Hood River, Oregon (6) Active Braking Pivot (7) totally neutral handling (8) VALUE! Weaknesses: A bit heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Post Canyon (daily ride 3 blocks from home) Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2350.00 Purchased At: Bike Gallery (downto Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Elite Bike Setup: Swapped out the saddle for a Specialized Phenom Ti Gel
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B Rad
a Cross Country Rider
from Bow NH USA Date Reviewed: December 20, 2009 Strengths: Climbes like crazy and does it all well. Fast Fast! Weaknesses: Found none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bottle Rocket Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: S&W Sports Concord,N Similar Products Used: Rocky Mtn Slayer, Remedy 9
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