Submitted by
Nor Cal Gabe
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Tassajara
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
Rincon Cyclery
Strengths:
Way better components than previous years, new G2 frame better than original Genesis... forks offset a little bit more forward, provide better downhill control
Weaknesses:
Pricey, had to upgrade pedals
Similar Products Used:
Hoo Koo E Koo, older Tassajara
Bike Setup:
Stock, but upgraded to clipless pedals
Bottom Line:
I like to climb and I like singletrack. My older Tassjara got jacked and i went almost 2 years without a bike. I just bought one of the new 09 models, and Fisher really didn't spare any expense making sure this was a competitive bike. Relative to the rest of the market, the Tassajara is a way better bike than it was when I originally bought one (I probably should have bought the a lower end model!) Until 29ers become more prolific and come down in price, I don't think I'll ever need a better bike. I have owned 3 Fishers, and they have all been awesome... this one really raised the bar, IMO.
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Submitted by
TheHammerDog
a Cross Country Rider
from sparta nj Date Reviewed: August 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Allamuchy Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$799.00
Purchased At:
kims
Strengths:
Bike is a pure goat...well balanced..I wish it was lighter but man o man I luv it
Weaknesses:
weight, brakes, wide bars
Similar Products Used:
GF, Trek, specilaized
Bike Setup:
stock off the rack...I got an 07 left over Hydrolic brakes, slice fork? never heard of it before Manitou ?
Bottom Line:
I rode this bike for the first time today. I sold my old school FSR full suspension it never reallyfit me...On thios thing I was able to clear sections of the trail I would always dismount. It feels quick stable handles like a race car. may upgrade cranks one day just to reduce weight but for the money I am happy
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Submitted by
jbarber
a Weekend Warrior
from New Castle, In - USA Date Reviewed: June 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
West Wood
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$840.00
Purchased At:
Mathews Cycle
Strengths:
components are good for the money, love the agility and it climbs like a goat. geometry is great and the final fit and attention to detail is good as well - killer flat black paint too.
Weaknesses:
brick like seat - and pedals suck.
Similar Products Used:
rockhopper disc comp.
Bike Setup:
stock - except for replacing the Rock Shox Tora with Rock Shox Reba Team forks..
Bottom Line:
I have only had this bike for a month but it has worked great without any problems so far - i understand it is early so i will post an update at a later time. - Glad i went with GF so far...
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Submitted by
Revivalll
a Weekend Warrior
from Shelley, Idaho USA Date Reviewed: June 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hot Potato
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Idaho Mt. Trading
Strengths:
I just started biking again from a 13 yr break so i cant give a real technical review. All I can say is for the past 3 months ive been ridaing every chance I get and this bike has been awesome!! I dont remember my old GT Avelanche performing even close to this. This bike climbs like a horse. I believe that I wll be a lifetime GF rider. In fact I cant see me needing to upgrade anytime soon, the bike can do more than I can. Great bike for a beginner and in my opinion for an intermediate rider as well.
Weaknesses:
After the first week I replaced the saddle. I dont know if its a crappy saddle or a personal thing but it definitely didnt work for me!!
Bike Setup:
Stock except for new saddle.
Bottom Line:
Great deal on a great bike. Would recommend to any one getting to know mountain biking.
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Submitted by
HTownBiker
a Cross Country Rider
from Houton Tx Date Reviewed: December 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Huntsville
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$839.00
Purchased At:
BikeLane
Strengths:
Fantastic Bike for the price.
Weaknesses:
Tires.
Similar Products Used:
Cannon Dale, Trek
Bike Setup:
All stock besides my 03 egg beater SS pedals.
Bottom Line:
08 Model Most of the time I like to wait before posting about a product but I have really been taken by this bike. Yeah the tires are not the best but hey that is a easy fix right. Many people do not like the seat but again that is a personal thing. I really do not have a issue with the seat. I went on a few test rides and when I gave this bike a spin it was very nice to say the least. The line was straight and had less vibrations. This was to be my Xmas gift from my wife but she could not wait to give it to me so we took it Home. I let her take it for a spin now she wants a G F as well. I took this bike out on the trails and was very happy with the handling but then it was time to climb and this bike was pure enjoyment at that time I almost started laughing at the performance. The shifting system is great so far I still have to work on the shock still but that is a tweak. Gary Fischer Great Job This Bike is DA Bomb for under a Grand. Of course this bike still new as can be but like i said it just has really taken me. For any one that is looking for a nice hard tail or entry level race bike I think you may want to check this ride out. I am going to ride and race the day lights out of mine, and it is black.
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Submitted by
Jerry Altares
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Beach, Va. Date Reviewed: November 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$890.00
Purchased At:
Bikebeat
Strengths:
The geometry of the frame is awesome the durability of the bike...it has withstood many of my crashes, and I weigh about 250lbs. The look of the bike is awesome with its black frame paint job on the 08. The ride of this bike and responsiveness is great.
Weaknesses:
What I found that really needs to be reevaluted is the seat, I went through 2 seats and the grips started to twist on me after about a month and if they got a little wet your hands just slip off. I actually upgraded the grips to locking grips. Also I felt that their should of been a little bit more of an upgrade in parts versus the pirahna.
Similar Products Used:
None this is my first bike in 15 years... last bike was a diamondback full rigid
Bike Setup:
Candy sl, 08 shimano shadow derailer, shimano hone dual control shifters, odi grips and nocal shifter cables
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for any level rider. With just a few minor upgrades this bike is a dream to ride or race. They really did a great job with this bike. I have been made a fisher bike fan.
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Submitted by
brendan
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder, CO, USA Date Reviewed: October 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
pick just one in colorado?!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
cutting edge
Strengths:
Super versatile, durable, great geometry for larger riders - climbs and descends steep colorado terrain very well, decent component mix, good looking black and white paint job, plush, smoother feel than you'd expect from a hardtail in this price range
Weaknesses:
stock bontrager seat is poor, paint knicks and rubs off very easily, mixed feelings on the manitou axel fork
a few minor upgrades made it a great bike: WTB seat, crank bros candy pedals, avid bb7 brakes, had to replace rear wheel with mavic crossland and started using tubeless
Bottom Line:
I commute on this all week and do a couple weekday trail rides either morning or evening, and usually 2 weekend rides. Having made the 3 main upgrades (brakes, seat & pedals) and running tubeless on the rear wheel I rarely have any problems. I've ridden it pretty hard for 2 years (2005 model) and it still feels smooth and quiet and fun to ride. I'm 6'3" 210 lbs and found it very accommodating on a recent 40 mile ride over the divide.
Its also nice to not feel like it will be last year's technology right away - its a simple bike with a classic look to it and I have no desire to upgrade.
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Submitted by
Diana
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, NY, USA Date Reviewed: August 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Tryon Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$730.00
Purchased At:
RVE Bike
Strengths:
This is a really great beginner to intermediate XC/AM bike. I tried the Trek and the Fisher back to back and the difference in the geometry was phenomenal. The frame is great and I love the componentry. It's definitely adequate for your average rider. Disc breaks are great for the price range
Weaknesses:
I'd like a more responsive fork and a better seat. I've also continually had issues with the breaks squeaking, especially when wet, and am probably going to be upgrading next season, but it's not a huge issue.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 6500, Jamis Dakota, Specialized Hard Rock
Bike Setup:
2006 stock + Crank Bros Candy SLs
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money - good components, disk breaks, great frame. Room for upgrades and a great bike to grow on.
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Submitted by
Diana
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, NY, USA Date Reviewed: August 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Tryon Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$730.00
Purchased At:
RVE Bike
Strengths:
This is a really great beginner to intermediate XC/AM bike. I tried the Trek and the Fisher back to back and the difference in the geometry was phenomenal. The frame is great and I love the componentry. It's definitely adequate for your average rider. Disc breaks are great for the price range
Weaknesses:
I'd like a more responsive fork and a better seat. I've also continually had issues with the breaks squeaking, especially when wet, and am probably going to be upgrading next season, but it's not a huge issue.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 6500, Jamis Dakota, Specialized Hard Rock
Bike Setup:
2006 stock + Crank Bros Candy SLs
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money - good components, disk breaks, great frame. Room for upgrades and a great bike to grow on.
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Submitted by
Captahab
a Weekend Warrior
from Barnesville, Pa. Date Reviewed: August 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
The Burma
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$812.00
Purchased At:
Spokes Bike Shop
Strengths:
Genesis Geometry is really dead on.Havent had any issues with the Sole brakes yet,back pads rubbed a little but was easy to adjust.Bontrager tires seem to be pretty good on the loose marble stone where I do most of my riding.
Weaknesses:
The paint on this bike is really soft,it nicks very easily. Ive been having issues keeping the rear deraileur adjusted.Has a tendency to do some ghost shifting in the middle ring,maybe its the cable or the component,I havent gotten it right yet.The grips are a tad hard for me and the seat was real garbage.
Ive spent the last two years on a roadbike and decided to give the dirt a shot again before i got to old.I didnt want to get into big bucks since I really wasnt sure how much gas I had in the tank and how much interest my g/f would have in it.A friend of mine who worked at my bike shop talked me into the "Tass" and Im glad he did.This bike is a joy to ride.It goes where you point it and its the lightest feeling hardtail Ive pedaled.It inspired me so much I just went and bought a Jekyl and will keep this for the lighter stuff.Eventually Ill swap out the grips and maybe add a carbon post and bar to cut back on some weight.The Genesis geometry is really the nuts.This is a solid hardtail and its got me back into it again.If your looking for a reasonably priced hardtail that performs like a expensive one,buy the Tass and swap out some knick knack stuff and your in the hunt.Fisher did a nice job with this one......
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Submitted by
mitchell g.
a Racer
from alfred,Maine Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
bradbury mt.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
cape-able
Strengths:
i have the 07' model but most of the components are the same.so,most of the components are great nothing has broke or anything.overall this is a great bike to own.
Weaknesses:
The first thing i noticed bad was that the hayes sole hydro. disc brakes suck.they stoped horrible,they sqweaked,and the pistons don't stay adjusted to the way u had them the go back to there original position in a few weeks
this bike is a great bike very reliable and durable,has good components but the hayes sole disc brakes were awful, but other then that it is a good light xc bike. and if u are into xc hardtail racing this a great bike mid level range bike.
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Submitted by
Mike D.
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, Ohio Date Reviewed: June 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Pinckney
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
GearHigher
Strengths:
Good geometry, good weight and component package for the price. Great looking bike graphics. Riding hardtail for 20+ years.
Weaknesses:
Brakes are noisy but sufficient. As far as effectiveness great coming from cantalevers. Pedals were a little sticky sometimes difficult to release better with adjustments
Similar Products Used:
Trek 850 gutted from original components to stay with the times: Specialized shock,onza pedals,Mavic rims,aluminum trek handle bars and stem, Vetta seat, XT rear derailer,Smoke /Dart tires: Very old school but I use to follow local races and ride out west. Bike held up well for many years than I cracked the frame. Time for a new bike.
Bike Setup:
Original stock '06 Tass disc: Axel w/lockout shock, LX rear derailer,Hayes Sole disc brakes,Shimano M505 pedals,switched Bontranger tires for Continental Explorers the only switch so far, conditions are mostly dry with a few slick spots and exposed roots and pitched terrain.
Bottom Line:
Great bike new geometry works great with my 5'6" frame. I am 40 yrs old I have been riding for a good 20+ years enjoyed the new technology. I know there are better more expensive bikes to ride, bottom line not what you ride but how you ride. I may make a few changes along the way but I am really enjoying what the Gary Fisher bike has to offer. I ride hard 2-3 times a week local trails with Intermediate to Advanced rating according to IMBA. Bike performs beautifully. Some upgrades to follow but not in any hurry.
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Submitted by
Hendrik
a Cross Country Rider
from The Netherlands Date Reviewed: April 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Sleen, The Netherlands (so far....)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Bikestudio
Strengths:
Frame geometry. Great looking bike. Disc brakes (after some minor adjustments were made).
Weaknesses:
Paint damages easily and I'm not impressed by the perfomance of the manitou axel, although I do realy like the lock-out function. a bit heavy maybe
Similar Products Used:
Be-one mason 2005,
Bike Setup:
Stock, except for SRAM X.7 grip-shifters and X.9 rear derailleur
Bottom Line:
Its a fun bike to ride and thats just why I got this bike... to have fun riding it. At first I wasn't that impressed by Hayes Sole brake system, but after some adjustment they worked fine for me. (Stick some washers between frame and rear caliper to minimize brake pad clearance at the back. On the front apply the same technique, only the washers go between the hub and the disc.) I do most of my riding in the north of the Netherlands wich is pretty flat with the occasional bump/climb so I can't say that i really need a lot of stopping power either. However the few 'decscents' I did do I wasn't short on it either. Overall a pretty good bike for me!
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Submitted by
C L
a Cross Country Rider
from Danvers IL USA Date Reviewed: January 6, 2007
Favorite Trail:
comlara
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
vittesse
Strengths:
great frame design, descent wheels, and ok components
Weaknesses:
brakes need tuning after every ride
Similar Products Used:
gary fisher cake, schwinn comp, and giant canyon
Bike Setup:
mavic crossmax sl tubeless wheels, syntace stem carbon fiber monkey lite bars, egg beaters, race face crankset, shimano xt derailers, and manitou skareb elite 100mm fork
Bottom Line:
great bike for the money, after a few upgrades, a really nice lightweight xc hardtail
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Submitted by
David Gaines
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: September 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Dalby Forest Red and Black combined
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Sowerby Bros UK
Strengths:
I've been riding a home built, quality, full suspension set up for around 3 years, and I'd forgotten how exciting riding hardtails was. The frame is light, strong,fast and responsive,and quite well suited to the kind of riding I do. It's quite long in the cock pit due to the genesis geometary, but has changed my riding for the better especially climbing. The groupset and components are well spec'd for my riding, especially the heavier rims than I've ridden previously.
Weaknesses:
I wasn't keen on the Hayes Sole brakes which are a bit feeble. I put my old Deore's on for bite with a 7" rotor. Bonty tyres not really aggresive enough for sticky UK weather. Not so much the product, but buying bikes here in the UK is so much more expensive than for the same in the US!
Similar Products Used:
Scott Tampara Handsome Dog fitted with Marzochi ETA Comp, XT group set and Mavix disc rims. Club Roost XC4 with simlar set up to HD
Bike Setup:
19" frame, Bonty group set through out, including Ranger disc rims. Now Maxxis Ignitor tyres (I like the new tyres!!)
Bottom Line:
This bike has great (different) geometary, which some people may not take to (try before you buy!) - I like it, I'm 5' 11" and a failry fit but I'm a big fella, so its been great for me, because I can get more movement and balance. The group set is very good and well selected - what you'd expect on a bike of this price. The Hayes Sole, I think were the biggest let down, giving as much braking as a good pair of mechanical discs. The addition of the 7" rotor and using my Deore brakes were needed - may be due to my size in fairness. This added to a pair of more aggresive tyres have honed the bike into a superb XC machine that will take a decent bit of pounding due to the beefy rims - but still fast and exciting. I am glad I chose this over a couple of other similarly priced bikes from competitors I did try before I bought, purley for the geomtry. If you want to do jumps and drop offs, buy a specific bike - this is for XC, and its great at it. I only gave it a 4 overall because of the really poor brakes.
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Submitted by
David Gaines
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: September 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Dalby Forest Red and Black combined
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Sowerby Bros UK
Strengths:
I've been riding a home built, quality, full suspension set up for around 3 years, and I'd forgotten how exciting riding hardtails was. The frame is light, strong,fast and responsive,and quite well suited to the kind of riding I do. It's quite long in the cock pit due to the genesis geometary, but has changed my riding for the better especially climbing. The groupset and components are well spec'd for my riding, especially the heavier rims than I've ridden previously.
Weaknesses:
I wasn't keen on the Hayes Sole brakes which are a bit feeble. I put my old Deore's on for bite with a 7" rotor. Bonty tyres not really aggresive enough for sticky UK weather. Not so much the product, but buying bikes here in the UK is so much more expensive than for the same in the US!
Similar Products Used:
Scott Tampara Handsome Dog fitted with Marzochi ETA Comp, XT group set and Mavix disc rims. Club Roost XC4 with simlar set up to HD
Bike Setup:
19" frame, Bonty group set through out, including Ranger disc rims. Now Maxxis Ignitor tyres (I like the new tyres!!)
Bottom Line:
This bike has great (different) geometary, which some people may not take to (try before you buy!) - I like it, I'm 5' 11" and a failry fit but I'm a big fella, so its been great for me, because I can get more movement and balance. The group set is very good and well selected - what you'd expect on a bike of this price. The Hayes Sole, I think were the biggest let down, giving as much braking as a good pair of mechanical discs. The addition of the 7" rotor and using my Deore brakes were needed - may be due to my size in fairness. This added to a pair of more aggresive tyres have honed the bike into a superb XC machine that will take a decent bit of pounding due to the beefy rims - but still fast and exciting. I am glad I chose this over a couple of other similarly priced bikes from competitors I did try before I bought, purley for the geomtry. If you want to do jumps and drop offs, buy a specific bike - this is for XC, and its great at it. I only gave it a 4 overall because of the really poor brakes.
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Submitted by
turf
a Cross Country Rider
from Marietta, GA Date Reviewed: September 9, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Blanket's Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Good value, good forks for my purposes. Chain has not broken.
Weaknesses:
Brakes, seat, and especially pedals.
Similar Products Used:
Nishiki and DBR from the last century.
Bike Setup:
Lots of upgrades.
Bottom Line:
When I was about to purchase a hardtail, I was considering an Ibex Trophy Comp which costs $800. I had done a lot of research and this was the best deal I could find. My second choice was a Fisher Tassajara Disc which cost $850. I would not have minded having to work on the Ibex myself, since there are no shops that sell it - it is only available online from Ibex. But I still thought it would be nice to get a bike from an LBS in case there were any warranty issues, plus getting the free tuneups for the first year would be a bonus. However, the components of the Ibex were so much better than the Fisher so I decided on the Ibex. I was about to purchase it online just before Summer 06 and only when I went to add it to my cart did I realize that it was out of stock, as are most popular Ibex bikes that time of year. I was not going to wait to buy a bike until the Sept/Oct estimate that the new Trophy models would be back in stock.
So I searched around LBSs and found the Fisher on sale for $700. Well, this was not bad since at least it would be $100 cheaper than the Ibex. So I went for it.
After a few weeks I decided that the Hayes Sole hydraulics on the Fisher were pretty crappy. The LBS was not much help. I took it in to have the brakes adjusted as well as the gear cables tweaked since I was getting a lot of noise in some gears. After a full day I got it back with the same exact problems. They apparently did not do a thing to it. I adjusted both of them myself. The first thing I did, however, was replace the awful and dangerous m505 pedals (OEM version of the m515 that came on the Tass) with m540s. Cost about $60. The Ibex comes with m520s, which probably would have been okay (my kid has them and they work as well as the 540's, but are a little heavier.) Then I replaced the Hayes Sole with BB7s, which cost $240 total. The Ibex comes with BB7s.
I chose the Fisher based on standover height - I have short legs so got the medium size. However, I felt a bit cramped in the cockpit so I searched for a setback seatpost. Got a Thudbuster, since this appeared to be the most reliable setback post, and had the benefit of the suspension. It has been excellent. Cost about $100.
Like just about everyone else who gets a Tass with the uncomfortable Bontrager seat, I replaced it - with a WTB Laser V which cost around $60. The Ibex comes with a Laser V. I did not like the Bontrager tires on the Tass which were too slippery on rocks and roots, so spent $55 on Panaracers. The IRC Mythos that come on the Ibex probably would have been sufficient. After a few months the Bontrager crankset on the Tass is creaking, so will likely be replacing that soon. I have no idea if I would have experienced the same problem with the Ibex's Shimano LX - I am hard on cranksets. That will cost me about $100.
On the upside, the chain has not broken on the Tass. On the last few bikes I have had (road and trail since the 1970's), I have had to upgrade to expensive chains since I go through them.
With all the upgrades, I have really enjoyed the Tass. The fork is a Manitou Axel Platinum with air and lockout, and as long as I keep a little grease on the stanchions, it is excellent for my purposes. Now that I have been riding harder trails in the last few months I am realizing that perhaps I should have gotten a full suspension. However, the Thudbuster has been excellent and while definitely not a substitute for a full suspension, it is a lot better with it than without. Also, I will soon have all the components I need to build a decent full suspension bike by buying just the frame.
I did not even consider getting a full suspension when I was buying since my last bike was a first generation DBR with elastomer forks with a threaded top (and a funny retainer that no tool is made that I can find that will remove it) that had not worked in about a decade. Just having a front suspension was a huge improvement.
So, let me add it up. The total cost of the Fisher plus the upgrades to make it as good as an Ibex Trophy is $700 + 240 + 60 + 60 + 55 + 100 + 100 = $1315 (plus tax and shipping where applicable). I should really subtract the $100 for the Thud since it would have been a good upgrade on either bike so I will use $1215 for the comparison. However, the Tass was still my second choice and better than any other bike I found in LBSs for the money but if I had known what an expensive upgrade getting good brakes was, I might have looked for another bike that had some kind of avid disc brakes, or perhaps eschew them altogether and just get a Tass without discs, which is much cheaper.
Want to know the funniest thing to all this? A week after I bought the Fisher, Ibex came out with a "special edition" Trophy Comp, which as far as I can tell is an extended run of the same bike since they figured they sold out too early in the year. So I could have waited a week (instead of 4 months) and gotten an Ibex. And for the money I have put into the Tass (well, actually for over $200 less) I could have bought a full suspension Ibex Comp with better components (including BB7s) for just $1000, plus about the same weight as my upgraded Fisher to boot! But the Asta Comp was sold out too, and probably won't be available until March 2007. Anyone want to buy an upgraded Tass in March?
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Submitted by
Joey Bandiera
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Rosa, California, US Date Reviewed: May 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Shiloh
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$812.00
Purchased At:
The Biker Peddler
Strengths:
Outstanding braking power, climbs very well, fork suspension is genious for this price, and built very well.
Weaknesses:
This bike doesn't not have back suspension. But what do you expect for spending $812.
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for anyone who goes out and bikes over the weekend but doesn't care to much about professional racing and such. This bike isn't for anyone who likes doing giant drops or does professional racing. I am amazed by the breaking power of the So1e brakes by Hayes. Bottom line is: this is one of the best bikes to get if you are looking for quality and not quanity.
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