Comments on: Gary Fisher Simple City Update

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:42:17 +0000

It appears that the Simple City as shown at Trek World will be specced with a coaster brake. I understand the appeal of a coaster brake, but I think that a coaster brake on a bike which will likely be used in traffic is a bad idea. Compromised braking performance aside, a bike with a coaster brake will inevitably have the pedal in the wrong position at a stoplight. With a freewheel bike that’s not a biggie—-just rotate it around. With a coaster brake you can’t do that. I emailed my concerns regarding that to support @ Gary Fisher. I’m sure I’m not the only one who doesn’t want a coaster brake. The email address is consumer_help@fisherbike.com. Customer support there appears to be very interested in input from potential buyers.

Mike

By: RLS

RLS — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:10:47 +0000

Well, if that’s the case, I’m sold on the 8 gears. I wonder if there will be a choice of handlebars?

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:05:48 +0000

Ahh, Gary Fisher and the guys at Trek are pretty darned smart. You know they’ll design some neat retro-styled decals. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a headbadge on the Simple City, either. If Surly can do it at their price point, surely Gary Fisher can, too.

By: RLS

RLS — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 22:48:20 +0000

Are there decals on the bike? Seems like the only way it could pull off it’s retro look is to avoid them entirely or have very subtle ones.

By: djkenny

djkenny — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:03:07 +0000

A fully enclosed chain guard, Dynamo Hub lights, and some sturdy rear cables on the steel rack would be nice additions to a daily use commuter bike. I am looking for an upright postion bike of this type right now.

By: bigD

bigD — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:38:52 +0000

Has anyone confirmed what the rear brake is going to be? I was expecting a drum brake as there is clearly a lever and Shimano has used this technology in the past on their internally geared rear hubs…

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:42:45 +0000

If Gary Fisher can bring the Simple City 3-speed in for close to that price point, and the optional basket for a reasonable price, I see them selling as many as they can make. I would definitely prefer two caliper brakes, though.

By: Dr. Logan

Dr. Logan — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:04:25 +0000

I think the price points mentioned previously are $399 3-speed and $799 8-speed, though I’d be shocked if they met the lower one. I believe the basket will be optional as well. In any case, I gonna haffa get me one.