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Gary Fisher Biography

Gary Fisher is one of the most popular and richest Cyclist who was born on November 5, 1950 in Oakland, California, United States. One of the creators in the development of modern-day mountain bikes the racer was a participant in the 1960s and into the 1970s.

He invented his modern-day mountain bikes which was a boon for athletes like He created the modern mountain bike, which became an asset to athletes such as Greg Minnaar

Fisher started competing in road and track races at age 12. He was suspended in 1968 because race organizers cited a rule that his hair was too long. By 1972 this rule had been repealed and Fisher’s career continued. He won the TransAlp race in Europe and a Masters XC national title.

Fisher went to work in 1975 on his 1930s Schwinn Excelsior X bicycle. His innovations to the model included drum brakes, motorcycle brake levers and cables, and triple chainrings, all taken from “junkers” Fisher found at bike shops. The next year, Fisher participated in the Repack downhill race, promoted by his roommate Charlie Kelly. This used a tortuous downhill route on Pine Mountain near Fairfax, California, just north of San Francisco, in which riders used their coaster brakes so much that they had to repack the smoking hubs with grease after every run. Fisher holds the record time on the Repack course at 4:22.

He got married to Alex Zaphiris in 2011.

NameGary Fisher
First NameGary
Last NameFisher
OccupationCyclist
BirthdayNovember 5
Birth Year1950
Place of BirthOakland
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignScorpio
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SpouseAlex Zaphiris
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Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Charlie Kelly coined the term mountain bike in 1979, after a phrase used by a mechanic. That year, Fisher and Kelly founded MountainBikes, the first company to specialize in the manufacture of this type of bicycle. Frames were built by Tom Ritchey, who later founded his own company. The first model sold for $US1300; 160 were manufactured in the first year.

Gary Fisher Net Worth

Gary Fisher is one of the richest Cyclist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Fisher's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his racing career at the age of twelve years old.

He was barred from road races in 1968 due to the fact that race organizers believed that his hair was long enough.

Gary Christopher Fisher (born November 5, 1950) is considered one of the inventors of the modern mountain bike.

Net Worth$5 Million
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Source of IncomeCyclist
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HouseLiving in own house.

Fisher was inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 1988. Outside magazine named him one of the “50 who left their mark” in the sport in 2000, and Smithsonian magazine honored him in 1994 as the “Founding Father of Mountain Bikes.” In 1998, Fisher was recognized by Popular Mechanics for his innovations in sports.

Gary Fisher speaks about his role as a pioneer in the sport of Mountain Biking in two video documentaries: Full Cycle: A World Odyssey produced by New & Unique Videos (1994) and “Klunkerz” produced by Billy Savage (2007). Original clips of Fisher on his mountain bike appear in both documentaries.

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1979 saw the introduction of Shimano components and an ill-fated attempt to trademark Mountain Bike. The company dissolved in 1983; Fisher founded Gary Fisher Mountain Bikes the same year. Fisher sold his company in 1991 to Taiwan’s Anlen company, staying on as President. Fisher developed the first commercially produced full suspension bicycles designed by Mert Lawwill, a former champion motorcycle racer. His bike, the Gary Fisher RS-1, was released in 1992. Its rear suspension adapted the A-arm suspension design from sports car racing, and was the first four-bar linkage in mountain biking. In 1992, Howie Cohen, who had previously imported Nishiki, Azuki and Kuwahara bicycles, assisted Gary Fisher with his brand, 18 months later brokering the acquisition of Fisher by Trek Bicycle Corporation.

On June 16, 2010, Trek Bicycle Corporation announced “the Gary Fisher Collection, a line of Trek bikes that will replace the standalone Gary Fisher brand”.

Who is Gary Fisher Dating?

According to our records, Gary Fisher married to Alex Zaphiris . As of December 1, 2023, Gary Fisher’s is not dating anyone.

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Fisher remains involved with design and marketing, along with being scout and mentor to racers sponsored by the team. The best known was the gold-medal winner in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics women’s mountain biking: Paola Pezzo.

Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Cyclist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Fisher celebrates birthday on November 5 of every year.

Are Gary Fisher bikes still made?

In a surprise announcement, Trek Bicycle Corporation shuttered the Gary Fisher standalone brand and introduced a “Gary Fisher Collection” line of Trek-branded bikes, sold through Trek dealers.

How much does a Gary Fisher bike cost?

The Fisher Collection of mountain bikes begins with the entry-level Wahoo for about $630 new and has the lowest grade components and features that one would expect at this price point. The designs and their features progress steadily up the chain to the top-end Superfly 100 Pro SL at just over $9,000.

Who owns Gary Fisher?

1993 Trek Bicycle Corporation acquires the Gary Fisher Bicycle Company. The new Gary Fisher brand is launched in September with its most competitive range ever, including 10 models manufactured in the United States.

When did they stop making Gary Fisher bikes?

Fisher sold his company in 1991 to Taiwan’s Anlen company, staying on as President. Fisher developed the first commercially produced full suspension bicycles designed by Mert Lawwill, a former champion motorcycle racer. His bike, the Gary Fisher RS-1, was released in 1992.

Are Gary Fisher bikes made in USA?

But fisher still makes bikes in the states, like the HiFi, Paragon, X-Cal. A lot of Bontrager wheels are made in the states. Bontrager Race XXX lite handle bars and seatpost are made in the states.

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