Gary Fisher Superfly

I only rode one at the Demo at Lake Crabtree. I will say this the bike is freaking fast. Note, I am coming off of a 30 lb Reign with 6 inches of travel and a 650b front wheel.

It did not ride overly harsh. I liked the geometry for XC. Definitely ride one, if for nothing else the experience.

It is an XC race bike - if you are going to be doing some racing - it may be just the ticket.

what happens if you use a non-G2 fork for a G2 geometry frame? i'm considering snatching up a frame.

They are awesome bikes if you buy them new and have the Fisher warranty on them. A significant number of my friends race on them and love them.

I would not buy any carbon fiber bike from any manufacturer used (ie- without a warranty). Another friend just recently bought a used Scott Spark carbon fiber frame (26er). Four rides and the seat stay snapped. No warranty for him, so he's buying new stays on crash replacement. Four rides.

The risk with used carbon fiber is much greater than the risk with used aluminum, IMO. Visual inspection is much more effective with aluminum...

so what is your take thus far on the super? i have a chance for a redonkulous deal...just trying to justify it...

I had the opportunity to demo one last weekend at our local trails. It was pouring rain and the trails are really technical (I usually ride my Yeti 575 there, but have ridden my Orbea hardtail there without too much discomfort). I have ridden a couple of 29ers before and hated them...geometry was way off on the small (either too tall, too long or my toes were dangerously close to going into the front wheel) but the Superfly fit perfectly. I was ripping along rather quickly and I couldn't believe how well it cornered and rolled over the rocks and roots. I managed to drop my group (all but one guy) and didn't even think that I was going fast at all (oops). If I didn't love my Orbea hardtail as much as I do, I would definitely consider one...especially if I got a great deal on one.