$1590
31.4 pounds
4.7 inches of rear wheel travel
Fisher, (800) 688-4324
Full test: September 2007 (Click here to order this issue)

Highlights: The 2007 Fisher HiFi line of trailbikes uses a tweaked version of Fisher's long-heralded Genesis geometry dubbed simply enough, Genesis 2, or G2 for short. The change from the original Genesis geometry is made in the bike's fork offset. Working closely with Manitou, Fisher developed forks with about 10 millimeters more offset (the distance the axle sits ahead of the head tube/steering axis) than Manitou's stock forks. This modification is aimed at fixing the front-tire push and sleepy steering of Fisher's original long-top-tube/short-stem Genesis frame geometry.

Best quote: "Sleepy steering? No more. The G2 geometry makes the HiFi feel lively at the handlebar, and the front tire stays hooked up around corners. There is little tendency to push the front end."

Bottom line: The Fisher HiFi is a fantastic example of what a modern-day trailbike should be but there is one cavate. A small percentage of large and X-large HiFi frames have experienced failure when aggressive riding is combined with lower than recommended shock air pressure. The shock can flip over-center, bringing the rear wheel in contact with the seat tube. Fisher is offering a free upgrade to the swinglink that is available and can be installed by your Fisher bike shop.