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. This Manitou fork has separate rebound and compression damping adjustments and a lockout lever for climbing, something formerly unheard of in bikes of this price range.

A real trail bike. You can take it right out of the shop and ride it as hard as you want, and the only complaints you should have are that you wish it was lighter and had longer wearing gear parts.. both of which cost more money. Your choice there.

The active outdoors person who knows s/he needs quality equipment but wants it on a tight budget. We will tell anyone who wants to ride Vermont trails that they ought to have a Big Sur, but if that's not in your budget, get one of these.

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