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DM_rider
05-03-2006, 01:48 AM
Well, I'm gonna get a XC bike this season. I've narrowed it down to a few. I have to stick with Giant and Fisher because that's what my shop sells. I just need something that will hold up good on the trails and something that I can ride to and from work. Building a bike up is out of the question, to much money.

I've narrowed it down to
Giant XTC
Fisher Rig (SS)
Fisher Ferrous
Fisher X-Caliber
jitterjepp
05-03-2006, 03:18 AM
Well, I'm gonna get a XC bike this season. I've narrowed it down to a few. I have to stick with Giant and Fisher because that's what my shop sells. I just need something that will hold up good on the trails and something that I can ride to and from work. Building a bike up is out of the question, to much money.

I've narrowed it down to
Giant XTC
Fisher Rig (SS)
Fisher Ferrous
Fisher X-CaliberI've beat the hell out of my Fisher Supercal 29er. I would go with the x-caliber. It's a nice solid ride for both off-road and on road.
Brick
05-03-2006, 07:53 AM
I've narrowed it down to
Giant XTC
Fisher Rig (SS)
Fisher Ferrous
Fisher X-Caliber

1. Get whatever feels the best to you for the money, all are good options.

2. If you still can't make up your mind, go for the x-caliber--solid performer, and gotta love those big wheels. :cool:

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Paul Swenson
05-03-2006, 08:40 AM
The nice thing about the X-Cal is that it rolls down the street nicely so if you're going to do any road riding that might be something to consider.
Brick
05-03-2006, 08:50 AM
The nice thing about the X-Cal is that it rolls down the street nicely so if you're going to do any road riding that might be something to consider.

A fast-rolling tire like a Nanoraptor makes it even nicer.....
DM_rider
05-03-2006, 08:56 AM
hmm, the X-cal is looking good. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good place to read about 29ers?
Brick
05-03-2006, 09:24 AM
hmm, the X-cal is looking good. Can anyone point me in the direction of a good place to read about 29ers?
lessee....there's the MTBR 29'er forum:
http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=61

29'er ref guide from mtbr forum:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=117170


and of course the fisher bike "why 29ers are so great" marketing stuff:
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/series.asp?series=trail-29er