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Now that the Fischer brand is owned by a big bike company (Trek? Specialized?) they have an interest in pushing that narrative. They even made a book about the
by pharmakom 5y ago
Now that the Fischer brand is owned by a big bike company (Trek? Specialized?) they have an interest in pushing that narrative. They even made a book about the invention of Mountain bikes with Fischer in the title!
- sundvor 5y agoYeah it's Trek now. Gary Fisher was one of the first big ones to go heavy on the 29ers, back when 26" was still the norm. Boy did I feel a bit special on my Hi-fi duallie 11 years ago. :) Still have this bike today, they're built to last.
- canadian_tired 5y agoFunny story: Back in the 90's , there was "Fisher" who made bikes, and a much older company "Fischer" that made skis. Fischer complained that Fisher was being confused with their company and wanted them to stop. Gary, a funny guy, thanked them for pointing that out... as Fisher didn't like the association much either. Hence, "Gary Fisher" bikes was the new name.