Amgen tour of California 2012

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First ride: Gary Fisher Superfly 100

  • The Superfly 100 is not only Gary Fisher's lightest 29er to date; it's also the company's lightest-ever mountain bike frame period.

    The Superfly 100 is not only Gary Fisher's lightest 29er to date; it's also the company's lightest-ever mountain bike frame period.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Gary Fisher claims the molded carbon fiber upper link weighs just 44g.

    Gary Fisher claims the molded carbon fiber upper link weighs just 44g.

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  • Gary Fisher molds the seat stay assembly as a single yoke for increased stiffness.

    Gary Fisher molds the seat stay assembly as a single yoke for increased stiffness.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Careful shock tuning yields an appropriately taut and lively feel.

    Careful shock tuning yields an appropriately taut and lively feel.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Hard points in the asymmetrical chain stays are net molded carbon fiber with no aluminum inserts. Likewise, the bottom bracket bearings drop directly into the carbon shell.

    Hard points in the asymmetrical chain stays are net molded carbon fiber with no aluminum inserts. Likewise, the bottom bracket bearings drop directly into the carbon shell.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The giant box-section front end holds fast under load.

    The giant box-section front end holds fast under load.

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  • The direct mount front derailleur allows for the Superfly 100's offset seat tube.

    The direct mount front derailleur allows for the Superfly 100's offset seat tube.

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  • The tapered E2 front end yields impressive steering precision.

    The tapered E2 front end yields impressive steering precision.

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  • The carbon fiber disc tabs are molded directly into the seat stay assembly.

    The carbon fiber disc tabs are molded directly into the seat stay assembly.

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  • Concentric ABP dropouts help maintain traction when the rear brakes are applied.

    Concentric ABP dropouts help maintain traction when the rear brakes are applied.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The chain stays are particularly short thanks to the offset seat tube.

    The chain stays are particularly short thanks to the offset seat tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang