New Addition. Fisher MTB
05-23-23, 09:13 PM
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New Addition. Fisher MTB
I pick up this vintage Fisher MTB tomorrow. 
I've been told the bikes marked Fisher are from the early years before being changed to Gary Fisher.
With my research, I seem to think a Montare, mid to late 80's. I can't make out the head badge but I'll know tomorrow.
Shimano thumb shifters (XT?), chainstay U-Brake (XT?), Blackburn Mtn Rack, period pedals/mtn toe cages, double bottle mounts, Shimano crankset, not sure till tomorrow but, it looks like XT RD?
The U-brake would seem to make it an earlier year. I think Bullmoose bars would look good on this.
What would be the average value for this vintage MTB? No plans to sell it though. Just curious because I think I'm getting a great deal.
I've been told the bikes marked Fisher are from the early years before being changed to Gary Fisher.
With my research, I seem to think a Montare, mid to late 80's. I can't make out the head badge but I'll know tomorrow.
Shimano thumb shifters (XT?), chainstay U-Brake (XT?), Blackburn Mtn Rack, period pedals/mtn toe cages, double bottle mounts, Shimano crankset, not sure till tomorrow but, it looks like XT RD?
The U-brake would seem to make it an earlier year. I think Bullmoose bars would look good on this.
What would be the average value for this vintage MTB? No plans to sell it though. Just curious because I think I'm getting a great deal.
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05-23-23, 09:32 PM
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Is that steel? Nice looking bike. I was looking around Facebook marketplace and Craigslist for a vintage mountain bike. Every Gary Fisher bike I saw was aluminum. I just don't care for aluminum bikes
05-23-23, 09:50 PM
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Cool ! I had a vintage aluminum mountain bike a few years back I wanted to like so much just didn't like the ride I can't remember the brand right now. Only aluminum bike I have is a Bikesdirect 29 plus low pressure tires cushion the harshness of the aluminum frame . I picked up a Specialized hardrock today. Didn't do quite as well as you thought
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This is my usual target. Does look like front wheel and front brake caliper are replacements. Still a nice find! You are covered price wise on just the pedals.
My basic rules on old MTBs: thumb shifters, higher end components, rigid frame. I did break my rules on a recent full suspension bike, but it was full Deore XT and cheap. So thats just fine too!
My basic rules on old MTBs: thumb shifters, higher end components, rigid frame. I did break my rules on a recent full suspension bike, but it was full Deore XT and cheap. So thats just fine too!
05-24-23, 07:10 AM
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This is my usual target. Does look like front wheel and front brake caliper are replacements. Still a nice find! You are covered price wise on just the pedals.
My basic rules on old MTBs: thumb shifters, higher end components, rigid frame. I did break my rules on a recent full suspension bike, but it was full Deore XT and cheap. So thats just fine too!
My basic rules on old MTBs: thumb shifters, higher end components, rigid frame. I did break my rules on a recent full suspension bike, but it was full Deore XT and cheap. So thats just fine too!
I'm not really worried about period correct on this bike. I have a WTB Pure saddle or even an Orbea carbon fiber saddle I could swap on.
05-26-23, 03:34 PM
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So after getting the front derailleur adjusted, removing the toe clips, changing the saddle, and adjusting hand control positions I got a quick ride in.
The handlebar feels wide and the rear tire decided to call it quits.
For now, It needs tires, toe clip straps, a couple of bar end plugs, and the rear rim trued.
A parts inventory:
BB Serial Number T6G95832
Deerhead FD
XT RD
Bullseye front hub
LX rear hub
Exage U brake rear
Shimano V brake front
XT headset
XT thumb shifters
Pazzaz Bar Ends
XT? Shark Fin Chainstay protector
Orbea Carbon Fiber saddle.
tire coming apart
The handlebar feels wide and the rear tire decided to call it quits.
For now, It needs tires, toe clip straps, a couple of bar end plugs, and the rear rim trued.
A parts inventory:
BB Serial Number T6G95832
Deerhead FD
XT RD
Bullseye front hub
LX rear hub
Exage U brake rear
Shimano V brake front
XT headset
XT thumb shifters
Pazzaz Bar Ends
XT? Shark Fin Chainstay protector
Orbea Carbon Fiber saddle.
tire coming apart
