29er race hardtail
Color(s): Gun Metal Gray / Deep Blue
MSRP $2,029.99*
Platinum Series 6066 butted & hydroformed aluminum, cold-forged dropouts, G2 29" Geometry
WheelsBontrager Rhythm 29 Disc, Bontrager XDX tires
SRAM X.9 front derailleur, SRAM X.9 rear derailleur, SRAM X.9 shifters, Shimano FC-M542 crank, Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc brakes
SuspensionFox F80 RL 29, 80mm travel, custom G2 Geometry 51mm offset crown
| Frameset | |
|---|---|
| Sizes | SM (15.5") | MD (17.5") | LG (19") | XL (21") |
| Frame | Platinum Series 6066 butted & hydroformed aluminum, cold-forged dropouts, G2 29" Geometry |
| Front Shock | Fox F80 RL 29, 80mm travel, custom G2 Geometry 51mm offset crown, open bath damper |
| Drivetrain | |
| Shifters | SRAM X.9 |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM X.9 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.9 |
| Cassette | Sram PG970 11-34 9spd |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano External Cups |
| Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Wheels | Bontrager Rhythm 29 Disc, 28mm wide tubeless ready rims |
| Tires | Bontrager XDX 29x2.1, 120 TPI, aramid bead, tubeless ready |
| Components | |
| Crank Set | Shimano FC-M542, Hollowtech arms, 44/32/22 |
| Saddle | Bontrager Race Lite, superlight hollow cromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 3D forged internally ovalized 7075 alloy shaft, two-bolt rocker head |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race Lite Big Sweep, 640mm width, 12d backsweep, 31.8mm |
| Grips | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Stem | Bontrager Race X Lite OS, 7d rise, 31.8mm clamp |
| Pedals | Custom Crank Bros Candy C w/cleats |
| Headset | Cane Creek ZS1, semi-integrated, |
| Brakeset | Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc, 185mm front / 160mm rear rotors |
| Frame Size | SM (15.5") | MD (17.5") | LG (19") | XL (21") |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standover (mm) | 726.80 | 751.80 | 772.50 | 805.10 |
| Effective top tube (mm) | 570.00 | 601.90 | 622.00 | 642.50 |
| Cockpit length (mm) | 645.00 | 692.00 | 727.00 | 747.50 |
| Minimum cockpit (mm) | 630.00 | 677.00 | 712.00 | 732.50 |
| Maximum cockpit (mm) | 660.00 | 707.00 | 742.00 | 762.50 |
| Stem length (mm) | 75.00 | 90.00 | 105.00 | 105.00 |
| Crank length (mm) | 170.00 | 175.00 | 175.00 | 175.00 |
| Headtube length (mm) | 102.50 | 102.50 | 102.50 | 117.50 |
| Head angle (deg) | 69.30 | 69.30 | 69.90 | 69.90 |
| Head angle sagged (deg) | 69.70 | 69.70 | 70.00 | 70.00 |
| Trail (mm) | 83.40 | 83.40 | 81.30 | 81.30 |
| Trail Sagged (mm) | 80.70 | 80.70 | 78.70 | 78.70 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 73.00 | 72.50 | 72.00 | 72.00 |
| Seat Tube Angle Sagged (deg) | 73.40 | 72.90 | 72.40 | 72.40 |
| Effective Chainstay Length (mm) | 440.00 | 440.00 | 440.00 | 440.00 |
| Bottom bracket height (mm) | 312.00 | 312.00 | 312.00 | 312.00 |
| Bottom bracket drop (mm) | 53.00 | 53.00 | 53.00 | 53.00 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1083.60 | 1109.90 | 1121.10 | 1142.30 |
| Wheelbase Sagged (mm) | 1080.80 | 1107.10 | 1118.30 | 1139.50 |
Another Angle on 29ers
Imagine a skateboard wheel running over a series of 1" bumps. Since the
skateboard wheel has a radius of only an inch, the wheel has to move 1"
vertically in just 1" of horizontal motion every time it contacts a
bump. This is an abrupt change, or high angle of attack has drastic
effects on the rider's motion. With a 20" BMX wheel, that same 1" of
vertical motion happens over about 4" of forward motion. This turns
what was a radical bump into a mild annoyance. Now ride over the bump
on a 26" wheel, and you have almost 6" of horizontal distance to spread
out the impact. The bump is hardly noticeable. Not only does the bump
disturb your riding less, but it also has less effect on your speed.
Bigger wheels maintain your momentum. This effect is somewhat similar
to that of a suspension fork, except that it happens on all bumps,
regardless of suspension fork tuning. Tire pressure changes the effect
somewhat, but with the same results regardless of tire size. Since
riding off road is normally on less than smooth surfaces, the effect of
a larger wheel is constantly enhancing the ride. If both wheels are
larger, the effect works on both ends of the bike. On the Fisher 29ers,
you'll notice this effect in two ways. First, the bike will ride
smoother and more comfortably. Second, the bike will be slightly
faster, especially on broken or rough ground.
Bigger Wheels Have a Longer Contact Patch
The contact patch is the amount of tire you have on the ground at any one time as the wheels goes through its rotation. As The diameter of the wheel increases from 26" to 29", the shape of the contact patch gets longer. The benefits of this are noticeable. For technical climbs, the added length increases traction as the rider can shift their weight more freely without losing pressure on the contact patch. In addition, the increased contact patch length on a 29er benefits the rider when cornering in uneven terrain as the tire will want to stay in contact with an obstacle and not skip over it. Last, in mud, sand or snow, the longer contact patch can help keep the tire on top of the surface as opposed to sinking in and bogging down. Think about snowshoes. They are designed to keep you on top of the snow, where the going is easy.
The past several years Fisher has enjoyed growing popularity of their 29er lineup. 29er zealots cherished their Rigs and Paragons. However, in 2007 the rest of the bike market caught on and the 29er market grew exponentially. Major manufacturers begrudgingly acknowledged 29ers existence and boutique builders continued to capitalize on their popularity. With several years of 29er development, Fisher is building on its experience and using 2008 to leapfrog the rest of the 29er market. Fisher's 2008 29er lineup is all-new and answers all of the nagging criticisms of 29ers.
"29ers don't handle as quickly as 26" bikes." Solved.
"29ers are too heavy." No longer.
"29ers are too flexy." Addressed.
"I'm too small to ride a 29er." Greatly improved.
For 2008, Fisher tailored its Genesis 2.0 Geometry to 29ers to create nimble handling 29ers, reduced the overall weight of its frames, increased stiffness, and still had time to figure out how to fit smaller riders onto 29ers. The end result is the best ever class of 29er bikes. The result is a stunningly fast bike that benefits from all the inherent advantages of bigger wheels and has engineered solutions to the nagging criticisms of 29ers. Handling is improved through the Genesis 2.0 for 29ers. Weight has been minimized throughout the frame and spec. stiffness has been dramatically improved throughout the frame through unique shaping and design.
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