G2 Geometry started out as a project to improve the slow-speed handling of Fisher bikes. Fisher's existing Genesis Geometry already excelled in climbing, descending and handling at speed. The one area we wanted to improve its handling was in tight singletrack and technical climbs.

G2 accomplished this by increasing the amount of fork offset. This reduced the amount of trail to make it steer quicker without changing the rest of its handling characteristics. While increasing the offset, we reduced the reach to the handlebar to allow the rider to weight the front wheel more accurately.

Wheelbase remains the same for high speed stability; Amount of Trail is reduced for more neutral handling at slow speed; Cockpit was shortened to allow the rider to weight the front wheel more effectively.

For race purists, a hardtail is hard to beat for rear-end lightweight and stiffness. At least it used to be.

The HiFi XC features co-molded OCLV carbon chainstays and seatstays perfect for the demands of a XC full-suspension bike.

CO-MOLDING
Co-molding saves weight while increasing the bonded strength of the stays.

OCLV CARBON
The OCLV (optimum compaction low void) carbon seatstays and chainstays are lighter and stiffer than their aluminum counterparts.

It saves 160 grams in the stays and increases rear end stiffness by 29%.

The result is a rear end that transfers all the energy from each pedal stroke into the trail, pushing you faster and further.

The goal of full-suspension on a 3.5" cross-country bike is different than a 5" trail bike. While, bigger hit bikes are about getting over, around, and through obstacles in cushy, comfortable fashion, a cross-country bike is about keeping the rear tire in contact with the ground propelling the bike forward while taking a little edge off the rough stuff.

The HiFi XC suspension is designed to be as efficient as possible for the performance-oriented cross-country racer. The custom-tuned Fox rear shock and rear swingarm hold up the damping to keep all the energy of each pedal stroke going straight into the ground so there’s no trace of pedal bob. Still, the 90mm of suspension stays active enough to soak up anything that gets in your way.

DYNAMIC WHEEL RATE COMPARISON

• 5" HiFi Trail suspension designed to give the rider more control
• 3.5" HiFi XC suspension designed for exceptional pedaling efficiency while racing

SAG - Both bikes sag into their compression at a similar rate

Pedaling - The HiFi XC holds up the compression more than the HiFi Trail so the rider can stand up and mash on the pedals with less pedaling-induced compression

Finish Stroke - The HiFi XC finishing stroke is linear and consistent for pedaling efficiency

Assumptions:

• System at constant velocity
• Same rider with air can pressurized to recommended SAG for the system
• System not evaluated to full bottom-out position

CROSS-COUNTRY VS. TRAIL GEOMETRY COMPARISON

When speed is the goal, being perched on the bike just-so makes a huge difference. Working with former Olympic mountain biker Travis Brown, Gary Fisher fine-tuned the geometry on the HiFi XC with speed in mind.

- The HiFi XC sports a longer cockpit to keep the cross country rider in the best possible position to hammer.

- The top tube and front center (bottom bracket to front wheel axle) are longer than the HiFi Trail.

- Bontrager seatposts feature a 20mm offset so the rider will be able to dial in the proper saddle setback for the most efficient pedal stroke.

- The available drop between the saddle and handlbars is greater than the HiFi Trail to allow the rider as low of a hand position as possible.