Lake Mendota, for which this Fisher model is named, is the largest of three lakes that comprise the heart of Madison, Wisconsin. The downtown is nestled on a narrow strip of land between two of the lakes. Geographers call this feature an isthmus. Drivers call this feature a headache. A bustling state capital city on a lake-locked strip of land may not be auto friendly, but it's great for bikes.
The Mendota is highly tuned for everything the urban environment may offer. It's our lightest hybrid, which is great not only for riding performance, but also for carrying to second-floor apartments or hanging on the garage hook. It's got a Bontrager Carbon Switchblade fork to dampen road shock. Disc brakes work great whatever the weather, and puncture-resistant tires make sure you keep rolling. It's ready to easily accept a rack, and specifically geared to match your speed. It's designed for fast transport, and fitness made fun – down the block, around the lake, and beyond.
Color(s): Matte Gray
2008 Model Year
Gold Series butted aluminum hybrid
WheelsBontrager Select Disc Road | Bontrager Satellite Plus 700x32
SRAM X.7 rear derailleur, SRAM X.5 shifters, Shimano Deore front derailleur | Shimano 48/36/26, Octalink crank | Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes
Suspension| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | SM (15.5") | MD (17.5") | LG (19") | XL (21") | XXL (22.5") |
| Frame | Gold Series butted aluminum hybrid |
| Fork | Bontrager Satellite Elite Carbon disc |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | SRAM X.5 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.7 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 11-26, 9 speed |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Wheels | Bontrager Select Disc Road |
| Tires | Bontrager Satellite Plus 700x32 |
| Components | |
| Saddle | Bontrager Select City |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Carbon |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Sport Riser, 25mm rise |
| Stem | Bontrager Select, 10 degree |
| Headset | Aheadset semi-cartridge, sealed |
| Brakeset | Avid BB5 mechanical disc |
| Frame Size | SM (15.5") | MD (17.5") | LG (19") | XL (21") | XXL (22.5") |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standover (mm) | 694.90 | 727.00 | 751.80 | 784.10 | 810.00 |
| Effective top tube (mm) | 556.30 | 563.90 | 569.00 | 581.70 | 591.80 |
| Cockpit length (mm) | 629.90 | 653.00 | 674.90 | 687.10 | 713.00 |
| Minimum cockpit (mm) | 614.90 | 639.00 | 659.90 | 672.10 | 698.00 |
| Maximum cockpit (mm) | 644.90 | 668.00 | 690.10 | 702.10 | 728.00 |
| Stem length (mm) | 75.00 | 90.00 | 105.00 | 105.00 | 120.00 |
| Crank length (mm) | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 | 170.00 |
| Headtube length (mm) | 115.00 | 125.00 | 135.00 | 145.00 | 155.00 |
| Head angle (deg) | 72.30 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 | 72.50 |
| Trail (mm) | 63.20 | 61.90 | 61.90 | 61.90 | 61.90 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 74.50 | 74.00 | 73.50 | 73.00 | 73.00 |
| Effective Chainstay Length (mm) | 440.00 | 440.00 | 440.00 | 440.00 | 440.00 |
| Bottom bracket height (mm) | 281.94 | 281.94 | 281.94 | 281.94 | 281.94 |
| Bottom bracket drop (mm) | 65.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 | 65.00 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1034.90 | 1036.00 | 1037.80 | 1044.40 | 1055.50 |
