The 2010 Gary Fisher HiFi Pro 29er represents the most advanced full suspension technology released under the Gary Fisher brand. The future was already written by the time Trek announced the Gary Fisher Collection (by Trek) would be launched for the 2011 model year. With the HiFi, we already saw G2 geometry leading to stems getting shorter, bars getting wider, skewers behaving more like axles, and Trek’s Active Braking Pivot keeping everything moving in the right direction. Today’s rugged but nimble trail bikes owe a lot to the Gary Fisher HiFi. As a devoted hard tail rider, I finally decided 2018 was the year to get a hold of this already classic bike before it disappeared forever. Starting with the frame, Fox F100 FIT fork & RP23 FIT shock, Bontrager Rhythm Elite wheels, FSA 57 Orbits headset, and Shimano XT 770 cranks, this HiFi was given an exhaustive cleaning and built up using all the usual components preferred by Morano’s Garage. A SRAM X9 drivetrain, stripped from the now 1x12 Ferrous, was joined by a Thomson stem & seat post, Selle Italia Prolink Genuine Gel saddle, Lizard Skins North Shore grips, Shimano XTR 9020 pedals, and WTB Bronson tires. It also goes without saying, the Avid Elixr brake set was replaced with BB7s and Shimano XTR 970 levers.