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1992 RS-1

The 1992 Gary Fisher RS-1 is one of the very first full suspension mountain bikes to go into production. In spite of being known for a few “quirks,” it is my favorite vintage mountain bike of all time. This one was purchased well used on eBay in 2009 and the front end was upgraded to a Chris King Devolution headset, RockShox Sid SL suspension fork, Control stem, Specialized carbon bars, Shimano XTR brake levers, and an Avid BB7 mechanical disc brake replacing the classic Dia-Compe 987, along with Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires, Lizard Skins lock on grips, a period correct Shimano XTR rear derailleur, and a fresh set of Shimano SPD pedals. In 2017 the bike got NOS rear suspension elastomers, sent to me directly by Mert Lawwwill himself, and had the pioneering (and barely functional) Mountain Cycles Pro Stop cable actuated hydraulic rear disc brake bled, probably for the first time ever.

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