I've been riding the Fisher since my college days. I bought her from one of my riding buddies in Utah over eight years ago. She went into storage during law school. I finally dug her out two years ago after I had started my practice here in Arizona.
While I've always loved the Fisher she just hasn't been performing as well in her old age. Out on the trails I've started admiring several of the younger bikes with their plush suspension, lightweight frames and 9-speed cassettes. Then in February Mike and I rode some demo bikes at the McDowell race loops. I tested a Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR, and I knew that my relationship with the Fisher would never be the same. Of course I couldn't afford the $7,500 price tag for the Specialized, but the search for a new ride had begun.
Last Saturday I took her for her final ride at FINS. Somehow I think she knew it was our last time together. It was clear she was jealous because she threw me less than a mile into the trail. I was pretty roughed up as can be seen in the previous posting. But it must have got it out of her system because she performed fine after that.
I've found her a new home and I think she'll be happy there. I'll always have fond memories of the Fisher and our time together.
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