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I once heard that if you are serious about riding then you should get the most expensive bike you can afford. That's probably a good advice, because in the end its probably cheaper. I have learned a lot though, and had less fun for not upgrading my bike. However, many of the components I had on my bike are basic and I had change them for the better. I love the frame and its geometry but the components are shitty. It's been 10 years now. I had to end the misery I endured every time I get on that bike. If you catch this disease like me, and have an insatiable desire for dirt then you should upgrade your bike. I'm proud that my bike can be upgraded forever due to its quality frame.
Why bother buying a high end MTB if you don't race religiously. I will have this bike not on the wall but on the trail even when I buy my next bike. This bike just screams "upgrade me!". I am going to ride my bike until I break it. Seriously.
The first thing I loved about this bike was the geometry. Gary Fisher makes a wonderful frame. The frame is light and strong, and takes just about anything I do to it.
It is rugged as hell and I would totally buy another Fisher if I ever have to replace this one. I have never ridden a bike this rugged or forgiving. It is definitely not a road bike but I use it sometimes and let me tell you it would be faster if you change to slicks. It begs to be beaten up and thrashed. You should not own a fisher if you plan to ride on the side walk. Unless if your's is a GF road bike.
In 1998, my dad bought the Kaitai. After riding his bike a few times, I told him that I need a new bike and he gave me his Kaitai instead and I fall in love after that. On the trails it feels like a part of your body. It has stood up to trees, rocks, muds, potholes even lamp post and side raillings and bashing on other types of terrain. I ride my bike hard, and this one seems to be able to take the heat. If you can find a Kaitai for sale anywhere - buy it. You can't have mine, I'm keeping it forever. How can I not when it was my dad who bought this bike in 1998 and I am still riding it hard in 2008? Soon this Kaitai will eventually smoked all of your high end bikes.
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