FA: Original Gary Fisher Aquila Hard Tail

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Classic Original Gary Fisher Aquila Hard Tail. One of the greatest bang for
the buck bikes ever made. Lightly ridden by my wife as an occasional weekend
city bike. Never bgeen on a trail. No major dings. Excellent overall
condition. Shipping will include $35 for professional boxing plus UPS

Large Pictures at: http://www.sgpmedia.com/aquila

Dimensions:

Seat tube (C to C) 16"

Top Tube (C to C) 20"

Axle to Axle: 40"



Comments from MTBR:

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Bike/product_18659.shtml


More than 3 years
Price Paid: $620
Strengths: Tuff Cro-mo frame takes it all and decent components makes it
fairly light(lighter than some newer and more expensive bikes). Everything
about it has held up just fine for the 6 years that I have owned it. It have
totally mistreated this bike and it is still an excellent ride. Everything
is original and it needs some love but it was worth every penny.
Weaknesses: After 6 years the only thing that has broken has been a pedal.
Disappointed there is no Aquila around for 2001 I need a new one.
Similar Products Tried: Trek 850, Yamaha YZ and Honda CR dirtbikes.
Bike Setup: All factory original.
Bottom Line: I have ridden the crap out of this bike and it still looks
great.It has some minor sctaches and rust but no sign of paint peeling or
anything like that. This bike has been my best friend and will be with me
for a long time. If I ever get a new one I still don't think I can part with
it. To me this bike is still worth $500.00 and love it or not you have to
know this bike kicks.

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blue trail, gambrill state park, MD.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Strengths: Good, solid feeling bike. The tires are great, though I turned
them around for better climbing. Liked the handlebars and bar ends that came
with the bike until I wiped out HARD and bent them up.
Weaknesses: Front derailluer is a little hard to get used to and the front
shocks are too soft. I replaced the seat pretty quick also.
Similar Products Tried: Trek 820.
Bottom Line: I bought the bike at the end of '98 and got tired of going over
the handlebars pretty quickly. I put heftier springs in the shocks, got a
shorter, steeper bar stem, and got used to getting my butt off the seat
toward the rear which can be a little tuff with the original, too stiff
seat. Overall, I LOVE this bike, and though I fantasize about a full
suspension bike, I find it hard to imagine riding anything but my Aquila. If
I could find a woman to love the way I love this bike...I'd be set!