Bikes Pro Bikes Big wheels keep on turning Features By Steve Medcroft published 11 August 2005 Gary Fisher introduced its first 29-inch-wheeled mountain bikes in 2002. The concept had just... Share Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Cycling News Get the Cyclingnews Newsletter The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Pro bikes, August 10, 2005Cameron Chamber’s Gary Fisher Two-NinersGet The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors TOPICS Road Tech Steve Medcroft LATEST ARTICLES1Demi Vollering kicks off 2026 season this week with Setmana Ciclista Valenciana title defence2Exposure Sirius 11 review: Big performance in a small and refined package3'It's not like you can easily replace someone like Simon' – Sepp Kuss to retain same schedule and priorities for 2026 following Yates' sudden retirement4The answer to a 'fragmented market' - Basso launches the Palta III gravel bike5'Riders making six figures race against some who aren't making a cent' - Are pro gravel teams about to be the end of the privateer?
