Mountain Biking - Buying a new MTB???

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D i e z e l
10-14-07, 02:50 PM
Hello , Well let me start by saying I'am torn this week I will be able to purchase a new bike and don't really know what to get well I do but here are my option's 07 Specialized Stumpjumper ,07 Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Deluxe,08 Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Deluxe or an 08 Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Pro does anyone out there have any input are these good choices and should I buy from my LBS prices range from 1900.00 - 2800.00 ??? or is online a better option. Thx in advance.

BenLi
10-14-07, 02:59 PM
Hello , Well let me start by saying I'am torn this week I will be able to purchase a new bike and don't really know what to get well I do but here are my option's 07 Specialized Stumpjumper ,07 Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Deluxe,08 Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Deluxe or an 08 Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Pro does anyone out there have any input are these good choices and should I buy from my LBS prices range from 1900.00 - 2800.00 ??? or is online a better option. Thx in advance.

You won't find those bikes online.
mtnbiker66
10-14-07, 03:40 PM
I would try to stay with a LBS.

achc
10-14-07, 05:21 PM
I don't know much about Gary Fisher. However, I think 07 Specialized Stumpjumper is a good starter bike. A friend of mine bought it this year and it has worked out good.
DirtPedalerB
10-14-07, 07:05 PM
the 08 fishers have a weird offset fork, so don't plan on changing the fork on those.
DickyJ
10-15-07, 08:47 PM
Stumpy, but I'm biased coz I own one ('06)...

EDIT*

My opinion regarding comparisons is virtually useless since I've never ridden a Fisher.

But, if you want a light bike that screams uphill like a leaf in the breeze and you don't mind your sexy paintjob being chipped by the power of an ant's fart, look no further.
tuazdog
10-15-07, 09:34 PM
The Fisher bikes are cheaper on every comparable trim to the Stumpy. I do like the frame design of the 07 Stumpy better though.
Fable
10-15-07, 09:39 PM
Which bikes did you ride?
D i e z e l
10-19-07, 04:40 PM
Hey sup guy's well I decided to go w/ the 08 stumpy what a difference from my 10yr old mongoose WoW!
when I fig. out how to post pic's I will and btw thanks for your input. ~D