The lightest bike in this comparison also has the lightest chassis in the test lab. Less than 2.2 kilos for the frame and shock are record-breaking with 125 millimetres of travel. On the other hand, you have to accept that the "Hifi Carbon" does not set a stiffness record. However, you accelerate uphill like a real racer, you feel fast and also ride fast, as the measured lap time on the Lake Garda test track proves. You could go to the starting line of a race without any problems - as long as it's not a downhill. Tester quote: "Good-natured downhill, as long as you don't go too fast". The equipment was also designed with racers in mind: The Avid brakes require a lot of manual force and should be a little easier to modulate - the grip of the tyres on loose trails on Lake Garda can be a little more abrupt. Shortcoming: The lack of a quick-release saddle - a must-have in this category. The metallic blue look looks great, but if you take a closer look, you'll notice some sloppiness. The American bike fails the paint test, and the new bonding process from aluminium to carbon on the rear triangle doesn't look perfect at the transitions. This should be rectified in series production!
CONCLUSIONA bike for uphill-orientated bikers. The Gary Fisher is aimed more at marathon racers than rough all-mountain use.
TUNING TIPBike is large/long! Attention with the frame size.
