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2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« on: August 12, 2008, 06:34:32 PM »
Specifications
Frameset
Fork Fox F80 RL 29in 80mm travel/G2 51mm offset White
Wheels
Front Wheel Duster 29in rim 32H Race hub 6-bolt
Rear Wheel Duster 29in rim 32H SS Race hub 6-bolt
Tire Bontrager XDX 29in/2.1in
Drivetrain
Crank Bontrager Race Lite SS crankset 175mm 32T ISIS Silver
Chain KMC Z51 rustbuster brown
Cassette Shimano KS-MX30 18T
Pedals Shimano M505 clipless
Components
Grip Bontrager Race Lite Black w/ White ends
Saddle Bontrager Race Brown/White
Seat Post Bontrager SSR 400mm/27.2mm/20mm offset Silver
Seat Post Binder Bontrager Approved 32.1mm Bolt Silver
Handlebars Bontrager Race Big Sweep Flat 620mm/12deg/31.8mm
Stem Bontrager SSR 105mm/10deg/31.8mm Silver
Headset VP Silver
Lever Avid Speed Dial 7
Lever Avid Speed Dial 7
Brake Avid Brake rotor




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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2008, 09:14:39 PM »
Rig is alot of bike for the $.  You may wan't to see if there are braze ons for a rear deraileur cable in case you want to go 1x9.  Is fox making a 29er fork with a 15mm axle?  Where did you find the image of the bike?
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2008, 09:29:38 PM »
ecentric bottom bracket or sliding drop outs?  It doesn't look like sliding horizontal drop out for rear tire.  I hope is not the vertical ones.  It gets int he way when you change rear cogs sometimes and you have to keep adjusting your rear caliper;'s position.  I can't tell by the picture.  Looks good though.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2008, 09:55:10 PM »
EBB - so you can go 1x9 - it comes with a derailuer hanger so you ahve a choice

It gets here thursday and I get fitted and ride it Saturday
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2008, 10:03:45 PM »
Decided against the Vassago?
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2008, 10:04:47 PM »
Quote from: BillT on August 12, 2008, 10:03:45 PM
Decided against the Vassago?


It is another long story. :-\ ;)
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2008, 10:16:09 PM »
Quote from: BillT on August 12, 2008, 10:03:45 PM
Decided against the Vassago?

Out of Stock everywhere

The GF comes with a fox F29 fork - this is a $700 fork - the complete bike was only $1200

So theoretically - it is cheaper for me to buy a complete GF bike and when Jabber comes available get it and put the parts from the GF on it and would be cheaper than if I just bought the parts without the GF frame.

I am going to ride this bike until the jabbers come available and cross that bridge when it gets here - they both seem like really good bikes - This package is just too hard to pass up for the money
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2008, 01:00:41 AM »
I think the fisher's fox fork comes with a different fork offset than the standard fox.  This could limit use to only fisher bikes without changing the intended geometry.  It might make the jabber walk a little pigeontoed.  :-\   Mabe you should just get a superfly and sell of the extra parts? ;)
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2008, 06:16:53 AM »
I more than likely will like this frame just fine and there won't be any issue
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2008, 07:56:16 AM »
I loved my old Gary Fishers.  Had a Tassajara then a Sugar 3. The Fisher 29'ers probably have a nice geometry to them. Just guessing because I don't pay attention to any of that new bike stuff anymore.  No need to.  ;D  Nice paint  color scheme on the root beer. Does this mean you are not buying the chisel single speed?
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2008, 08:49:32 AM »
Quote from: EllsRider on August 13, 2008, 07:56:16 AM
I loved my old Gary Fishers.  Had a Tassajara then a Sugar 3. The Fisher 29'ers probably have a nice geometry to them. Just guessing because I don't pay attention to any of that new bike stuff anymore.  No need to.  ;D  Nice paint  color scheme on the root beer. Does this mean you are not buying the chisel single speed?

yea - My mother surprised me with a new bike for my birthday.  So was able to get something shiny and new.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2008, 11:37:18 AM »
picking up this bad boy and getting fitted tonight after work
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2008, 11:52:01 AM »
Quote from: FACTORe on August 14, 2008, 11:37:18 AM
picking up this bad boy and getting fitted tonight after work

1. You still haven't answered my question about if your mom is wiling to adopt or not.

2. Where did you get the bike from and where are you getting fitted?

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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2008, 11:54:00 AM »
Oliver's and my mom is not taking applications at this time
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2008, 04:26:09 PM »
Quote from: FACTORe on August 14, 2008, 11:54:00 AM
Oliver's and my mom is not taking applications at this time

I know you used to go to Abner's is he even still open? Last I heard of him was some friends talking about bad experiences with ordering something from him and never getting it or not getting it on time, etc. I never had problems with him myself but I've also never ordered anything from him.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2008, 04:34:56 PM »
Oliver's is a GF dealer - they gave me a great deal on this bike - I have no complaints
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2008, 08:17:23 PM »
well I picked it up - here are the pics







I can't wait to ride it
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2008, 08:45:33 PM »
Looks very nice...love the rims.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2008, 08:46:37 PM »
Very nice!  Which shop built it for you?
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2008, 08:55:26 PM »
Oliver's
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #20 on: August 15, 2008, 07:41:52 AM »
Break the bike in at Santos this Sunday...I'll keep you on the red trails so you'll be safe  ;)
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #21 on: August 15, 2008, 08:47:30 AM »
Quote from: BillT on August 15, 2008, 07:41:52 AM
Break the bike in at Santos this Sunday...I'll keep you on the red trails so you'll be safe  ;)

haha - I know right - I am going to pre-ride san felasco Sunday
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2008, 09:06:52 AM »
Quote from: FACTORe on August 15, 2008, 08:47:30 AM
I am going to pre-ride san felasco Sunday

Boring!  Though probably a good place for your maiden voyage on the new bike - the place is scenic with a nice amount of mileage and a couple of decent sustained climbs, but is not technically challenging at all.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2008, 09:24:53 AM »
Quote from: BillT on August 15, 2008, 07:41:52 AM
Break the bike in at Santos this Sunday...I'll keep you on the red trails so you'll be safe  ;)
Yep keep it "Red" since the Trail-2-Trail race will be at Santos section.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2008, 12:38:36 PM »
Nice bike Jonathan.  Can't wait to see it up at San Fel in a couple of weeks.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2008, 01:09:52 PM »
Nice looking ride. won't be confusing it with mine anytime soon.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #26 on: August 18, 2008, 08:17:40 PM »
Quote from: chainslap on August 13, 2008, 01:00:41 AM
I think the fisher's fox fork comes with a different fork offset than the standard fox.  This could limit use to only fisher bikes without changing the intended geometry.  It might make the jabber walk a little pigeontoed.  :-\   Mabe you should just get a superfly and sell of the extra parts? ;)

My wife and I both ride the Vassago  F29 forks and it's the preferred set up.  The Vassago's were designed around the White Brothers Magic29, which is very similar in rake & A-C measurements.

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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #27 on: September 13, 2008, 05:08:56 PM »
Root Beer has been upgraded...with all the red stuff on it now..it looks more like a Cherry Dr Pepper

carbon bar
new wheels (king hubs w/stans arch rims and surley SS conversion)
new brakes





road it at flat woods today...there is a big difference between tubes and no tubes on the higher volume 29er tires

brakes are breaking in nicely

carbon bar is way better at absorbing vibration

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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #28 on: September 13, 2008, 05:33:01 PM »
I keep hearing these vassago's are out of stock but I have seen a few for sale online.  Myself I am trying to work out a deal with Vassago, beer for bike :c)  I am going to craft a homebrew for them and maybe get a Jabberwocky out of it.  BTW congrats to marcel for winning the vassago.  The picture on their website doesn't do you justice.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #29 on: September 13, 2008, 06:18:28 PM »
My brother just ordered a blood red one and its on the way last i heard.
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #30 on: September 13, 2008, 06:37:58 PM »
I am second guessing changing frames....I am loving the GF Rig and it's geometry
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Re: 2009 Gary Fisher Rig - code name "root beer"
« Reply #31 on: September 14, 2008, 09:51:09 PM »
I wouldn't change it Jonathan.  That is a great bike especially with your recent upgrades.  Plus it makes you ride like a stud.  ;D
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