Fisher's HiFi Carbon Pro takes lightweight all-mountain mastery to the next level. Fisher's ultralight OCLV carbon frame is hand-laid and features the revolutionary 5-inch travel HiFi suspension. Fox teamed up with Fisher to customize the G2 120mm-travel fork to conquer the roughest trails with ease. G2 takes Fisher's proven Genesis Geometry and improves the slow-speed handling for a no-compromise ride. Top-of-the-line spec like a Shimano XTR/SRAM X.0 drivetrain and Avid Juicy Ultimate discs await your command. Plus, the strong and light Bontrager Race X Lite tubeless wheels and the Bontrager carbon bar and seatpost will never slow you down.
Submitted by
Pattack
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlotte, NC, USA Date Reviewed: December 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Dark Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Cool Breeze
Strengths:
Wicked light. Great components. Peee-lush suspension.
Weaknesses:
Devil seat (wouldn't let my dog chew it!). Paint chips easily.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized stumpy FSR
Bike Setup:
Stock for the HiFi Carbon (not Pro). All XT.
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike without riding it first. Just reviews and word of mouth from a buddy who has the aluminum HiFi. Bike shop gave me a screaming deal (retailed for over $3800.00)so I took the plunge. Happy that I did. Climbs like a billy goat on crack. At 185 lbs. it seems so light that it feels like it would snap, but is stronger than it feels (or so I am told). The seat is something you could just leave at your point of purchase. As long as it holds up this will go down as my all time whip!
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bsparacino
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Tx Date Reviewed: August 4, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Hill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Bike Lane
Strengths:
Weight, Components
Weaknesses:
May be too light, Seat
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher Sugar, Specialized Enduro
Bike Setup:
All Stock except Seat Fizik Gobi
Bottom Line:
I so wanted to give this bike a good review. It's an unbelievable ride when it's not broken. I've only had it 3 Months and I'm on my 2nd frame waiting for the 3rd (yea it's broken again), I've broken 2 frames on the seat tube just above the swing link mount. Broke the seat rail after 10 weeks, and broke the drive side chain stay in a G out I've been through 1000 times on my old Sugar! Thank God for an EXCELLENT LBS and lifetime warranty!!! Like I said in the weaknesses "may be too light", I'm 215 lbs average rider (not too much stress on the bike) come on Gary this thing is classified as an "All Mountain" bike. I ride in Houston Texas, not too many mountains around here! This thing should hold up better for the PRICE!!!!!
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Submitted by
steven
a Weekend Warrior
from ft lewis, wa Date Reviewed: April 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Black Diamond
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Therapy
Strengths:
Extremely light, Brakes are incredible, top of the line componants, highly adjustable suspension.
Weaknesses:
A little flexy coming out of corners with the hammer down
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Stumpjumper
Bike Setup:
As purchased
Bottom Line:
This bike is really fast when you put the hammer down. I have had no problems, not even a flat. I like to ride extremely tight rough single track and this bike just tears it up. I know the price is high, but compared to the price of it's competitor the stumpjumper carbon and the magazine reviews; this bike will give you more for the money. You won't be disappointed.
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Submitted by
Jim Thomas
a Weekend Warrior
from Cumming, Georgia, USA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Bull Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5200.00
Purchased At:
Alpha Bikes
Strengths:
Super light and very ridgid. Brakes are precise and strong. Long top tube dimension works well for my long torso frame.
Weaknesses:
I'm a little scared of knicking the carbon fiber bars, neck and/or frame. You would'nt want to lay this bike down much. Also, the seat's gotta go.
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz Blur LT, Gary Fisher Sugar, Santa Cruz Superlight, Gary Fisher Cake 1 DLX
Bike Setup:
Stock componets but swapped seat to SELLE ITALIA FLITE GEL and tires to Panaracer Fire XC Pros
Bottom Line:
The few pounds of difference between this bike and my Blur LT are more noticible than I expected. It "felt" faster because of the weight - all else being equal. It does'nt seem give up any terrain absoption either - very comfortable over anything. If you like the long top tube geometry of Gary Fisher bikes you will love this bike. It feals like a lighter, stronger Sugar with more travel.
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Submitted by
Island Richards
a Weekend Warrior
from Rock Springs, Wyoming, USA Date Reviewed: February 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Auburn
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
The Bike and Trike - Rock Springs, Wyoming
Strengths:
Light, Rigid, Great handling. Juicy Ultimate Brakes are easy pulling and strong grabbing. Suspension is highly adjustable and absorbs the trail beautifully.
Weaknesses:
Uncomfortable stock seat - it was a torture device. Creaking in the pivot points. A lot of difficulty getting the rear derailleur dialed in. Seatclamp is not quick release (to save weight I assume) which is inconvenient for large up and down hill rides. Paint peals at the slightest touch.
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher HiFi, Gary Fisher HiFi Plus
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock but I switched to a Specialized Rival SL seat after my first ride.
Bottom Line:
An amazing bike, weighing in at around 24 lbs. It is so light you hardly know that it is under you, and it handles like a dream. Handles perfectly at slow speeds, high speeds, in open terrain and during technical rides. Not as good looking as the Ibis, but still an eye catcher.
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