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Trek Rumblefish II 29er Full Suspension
Product DescriptionThe next step for 29er fans looking to tackle more technical terrain, or 26" trail riders ready to trade up to bigger wheels. Upgrades from Rumblefish I:
Trek Rumblefish II 29er Full Suspension Pro Review
While it could be argued that all this really means is a change in the stickers adorning the downtube of said bikes (since GF was really just a label of Trek), there is always a degree of sadness that accompanies the changing of long-standing tradition. Enter the 2011 Trek Rumblefish II, which retains its ties to the Gary Fisher moniker despite full Trek adornment in the form of being part of the “Gary Fisher Collection” (small sticker on the actual frame confirms this). Continue reading →
User Reviews
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firefighter20
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 26, 2012 Strengths: Well first of all the wheel size, I am a long travel 26in bike convert. The component spec is top notch. The overall fit of this machine is confidence inspiring. Carves turns like its on rails. Weaknesses: After 18 months of riding, no complaints! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Camp Orange Purchased At: The Bicycle Doctor Similar Products Used: 2007 Specialized Enduro Expert, 2008 Mongoose Khyber Super. Tested 2011 Specialized fsr expert 29er, Niner rip 9, Giant anthem 29er. Bike Setup: Almost stock, I changed the avid elixer 5 brakes for a set of formula RX recently (awesome idea btw)
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Ken Kienow
a All Mountain Rider
from San Luis Obispo, CA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2012 Strengths: This review is for the rumblefish elite. My hardtail 29er is 30 pounds. This Rumblefish is around 30 pounds. The Rumblefish climbs just as well (or slightly better) than my hardtail. In other words, the geometry and suspension are perfect. It climbs really, really well. And when it's time to descent, it inspires so much confidence. I feel more in control than any other bike I've ridden, and at higher speeds than I've ever ridden. It's definitely plush and can handle fairly big hits, and it's a very comfortable bike to ride over rough terrain. My back and hands are loving it. I set it up tubeless right away with Bontrager 29-4 TLR in front and a 29-3 TLR in the rear. That seems to be a good combo - the 29-4 is a big tire with big knobs, and it holds well in corners. The rear bites pretty well for climbing and seems to roll pretty well. I'm 190lb (with gear) and have 25PSI front and around 28-30PSI rear. The thru-axle setup makes the wheels so rigid...the bike feels much less noodly than my hardtail. It's a stiff frame and the wheelset with the thru-axle seems super beefy. It looks sexy too, and I'm really happy with the components list on the Rumblefish Elite. Weaknesses: None that I can identify yet. It would be nice if it was lighter, but at this price point and for what it's intended for I'm not sure that's possible. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Morning Glory Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $3149.00 Purchased At: Foothill Cyclery Similar Products Used: SC Heckler, Windsor 29" hardtail Bike Setup: Exact setup that comes with the standard Rumblefish Elite, except that I swapped the tires out for a 29-4 in front and a 29-3 in back (tubeless).
Submitted by
flamdrag8
a Cross Country Rider
from Gadsden, Al, usa Date Reviewed: December 22, 2011 Strengths: Strong, well built, relatively light weight, suspension -DRCV Weaknesses: none yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Blanket's creek, Enterprise south Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Wig's Wheels Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher HIFI 29er Bike Setup: easton xc one wheels, reba race fork
Submitted by
RMAS
a Cross Country Rider
from Greenville,Mi USA Date Reviewed: December 4, 2011 Strengths: Plush Susp,Turns like a 26" bike,XXL size Weaknesses: Heavy tires,XT Brakes cant b run moto style Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hazard/Porcupine Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $4000.00 Purchased At: Dan's Ionia,MI Similar Products Used: Stumpjumper FSR 29, Bike Setup: Stock with lighter tires:This review is for the 2012 with 120mm travel for and aft 
Submitted by
turtle1976bikes
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City Date Reviewed: October 17, 2011 Strengths: ABP (Active Braking Pivot) and the DRCV are a great match on the rear end! It's tubeless ready, the geometry is just right I didn't feel like I was riding a sluggish 29er! This bike climbs well, and goes down hill and over nasty stuff just as good! Weaknesses: The Avid Brakes sucked! (They fixed that for 2012) Wheel set is Okay. I felt ripped off when I found out the $2,200 Rumblefish had the same heavy wheel set on it as my $3,700 fish did. (They fixed that for 2012) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ghost Falls, The Crest Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $3700.00 Purchased At: Hyland Cyclery Similar Products Used: Garyfisher HiFi, Ellsworth Evolve, Ellsworth Evolution, and Santa Cruz Tallboy. Bike Setup: XT Hydro brakes, Crankbrothers Joplin 4, Kenda Nevagal, Chris King Head set, Egon Grips. 
Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Albany NY USA Date Reviewed: September 19, 2011 Strengths: Trek Warranty, G2 Geometry, 29er, Descent Component Group, Weaknesses: Stock Heavy Wheels, Seat, Stock Fox suspension setup Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: SMBA Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $3900.00 Purchased At: Downtube Similar Products Used: Hifi, Motobecane Fly team Ti Bike Setup: Juicy Ultimate, Pushed front and rear, Haven Wheels, Thomson Stem post, Azonic revenge Bar, xt 34t cassette, 9 speed, Small block 8 Stans notube.
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