User manual GARY FISHER 2003 GARY FISHER TECHNICAL

[. . . ] GARY FISHER 2003 Technology stories A Brief History of Off-road Riding Genesis geometry . 9-10 11-14 15-16 17-19 20-22 23-26 24-25 26-27 LEMOND 2003 Technology stories Women on Bikes . 43-44 45-47 48-53 54-58 59-67 68-73 74-79 81-86 87-89 90-94 Bike technical info, geometry, and specifications LeMond Ti Road . E-F i A BRIEF HISTORY OF OFF-ROAD RIDING 1963 Gary Fisher was an active cyclist at a youthful age. [. . . ] By simply moving the bolt on the Sybil link and adjusting the fork travel, you completely change the feel of the bike. And an important note if you're looking at some other brand of adjustable suspension- when you change the Sugar 29 there is no need to re-inflate the rear shock. And another point- when you readjust the Sugar 29, the sweet Genesis steering geometry remains the same, unless you decide to go really long with the fork adjustment- some of the forks we spec'd adjust out to 125mm of travel!Sugar 29 Frame sizes Head angle Seat angle Standover Seat tube Head tube Eff top tube Chainstays BB height Offset Trail Wheelbase Standover Seat tube Head tube Eff top tube Chainstays BB height Offset Trail Wheelbase 15. 5 71. 5 73. 5 685 394 80 590 467 291 39 83 1092 27. 0 15. 6 3. 1 23. 2 18. 4 11. 4 1. 5 3. 3 43. 0 17. 5 71. 5 73. 5 708 446 80 608 467 291 39 83 1110 27. 9 17. 6 3. 1 23. 9 18. 4 11. 4 1. 5 3. 3 43. 7 19 71. 5 73. 5 736 484 90 628 467 291 39 83 1130 29. 0 19. 1 3. 5 24. 7 18. 4 11. 4 1. 5 3. 3 44. 5 21 71. 5 73. 5 742 535 110 647 467 291 39 83 1150 29. 2 21. 1 4. 3 25. 5 18. 4 11. 4 1. 5 3. 3 45. 3 traction. When it its long travel, 4. 6" (117mm) mode, the Sugar+ feels cushy and ultra-smooth. However, unlike bouncy bikes of the past the Sugar 29 traction advantages are full-time, both climbing and braking hard. The combination of great feel and low weight makes the Sugar 29 ideal in technical terrain, or just having fun on a short ride after work. Special parts Disc brake adapter . 230026 Geometry The Sugar 29 uses Fisher's race-proven Genesis Geometry, adapted for the larger wheels. This design provides nimble handling, high speed stability, and allows you to stay centered over the bike so in rough terrain instead of sliding off the back of the saddle, you can apply pedal power. Ride The Sugar's frame offers outstanding pedaling efficiency. This exceptional frame rigidity also gives the Sugar its `riding on rails' cornering ability. The Sugar 29 design, when in its short travel, 80mm mode, feels like a hardtail. It climbs well out of the saddle, it smoothes small bumps for comfort, and has incredible 45 INCHES MILLIMETERS Sugar 292 FRAMESET MAIN TUBES . Marzocchi Marathon SL 80 479. 0 RIDING STYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adventure FRAME AND FORK HIGHLIGHTS Sybil link suspension- adjustable rear wheel travel from 2. 8 to 4. 1 inches (80 to 105mm) makes it suitable for many riding styles or terrains. Genesis geometry is defined by long front center plus short stem for stability and enhanced steering response. ZR9000 Platinum series aluminum means light weight with very high fatigue strength. 29" wheels roll over bumps with less effort, making the bike faster. ECC (Extension Control Cartridge) provides 5 position rebound adjustment and lockout. Travel, mm Axle-crown length, mm Stroke Length Width Eyes REAR SHOCK . Fox Float R, air/oil, adjustable rebound 2 7. 875 22. 2mm 6mm HEADSET . Cane Creek S-6 Aheadset, alloy 25. 4/34. 0/30. 0 27. 1 Size Stack height, mm CONTROLS HANDLEBAR . Bontrager Race Lite 25. 4 39. 5 Clamp diameter, mm Steerer clamp height, mm STEM . Serfas dual density COMPONENTS HIGHLIGHTS Shimano XTR and Deore XT shifting is precise, light weight, and durable. [. . . ] You do the customer a favor by only tearing their bike apart once. Main pivot axle and bolt Fig. These surfaces include the outside of the tubular main pivot bushing, the seating surfaces of the main pivot `top hat' bushings that go into the swingarm, and the parts of the frame and swingarm that the bushings contact. Be careful not to get Kleen `n Prime on the paint or bushing material. It will remove paint, and also remove the lubrication in the bushings. [. . . ]