The same frame geometry and ride balance as the top of the line trail racing bikes. The Fisher Genesis™ ride is more stable downhill and gives more traction uphill than other designs. The more even spoke tensions made possible by the rear Bontrager™ Asym rim result in a stronger wheel that stays true longer.

Genesis ride, looks nicer than a black Wahoo. This represents the real value for your trail dollar from Fisher—value-priced versions of all the top technologies for trail work (balance, frame design, suspension, brakes).

The active outdoors person who knows s/he needs quality equipment but wants it on a tight budget. Of the other nice hardtails in the Fisher line, the Tassajara for $150 more gets you a lighter fork and a different flavor (but similar performance) of shifting. The $1300 Hoo Koo e Koo is a real upgrade in every way and is really the kind of ride a Vermont trails enthusiast should have, but if you want to keep it under $1000, buy a Piranha.

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