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Trek rolls out new gary fisher collection 29ers.

At its huge annual European dealer show Trek World in Frankfurt, Trek Bicycles last week unveiled a whole swag of new bikes and components, including the new Stache and Superfly 29er platforms.

The Stache is a long-travel aluminium hardtail, while the new Superfly bikes are a super-light hardtail and full suspension rig in carbon fibre. Both are part of the Gary Fisher Collection, the niche of Trek’s range devoted to the big-wheelers that Fisher has been evangelising since the early 2000s.

When one of the founding fathers of mountain biking gets enthusiastic about a wheel size, the world sits up and takes notice. Fisher’s dedication to 29ers, along with the efforts of pioneers like Niner and others, has undoubtedly helped bring 29ers into the mainstream.

Our man David Jaquin was at Trek World in Frankfurt to get these snaps of the new machines.

Big-wheelers are no longer considered to have canal-barge handling only fit for bombing fire roads. With riders pushing the limits of 29ers just as they’ve pushed the limits of 26-inch hardcore hardtails in the last decade, you can expect to see a lot more bikes like the Stache in 2013 ranges.

Superfly and Superfly 100

The brace of new Superfly frames are the result of Project Apollo, an effort to pull together everything Trek knows about carbon frame building to make the lightest, highest-performance bikes possible.

Comfort was an objective too. “We knew we had some opportunities from both a weight and a seated comfort approach,” Trek’s John Riley told Bikemagic.

Initial design using finite element analysis was used to assess different lay ups and structures and then about a year ago, Trek began trail-testing prototypes. Trek race legend Travis Brown was a key tester and “provided an invaluable amount of feedback.”

According to Riley, the resulting frame “has a 30 percent reduction in surface area to reduce weight, but we maintained stiffness. We wanted stiff but also light.”

 Here’s a gallery of the shots from Trekworld:

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Trek Mamba review

Fun entry-level hardtail

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The Mamba’s frame and fork are decent offerings on a £700/US$1,000 bike, so we can excuse the fact the that drivetrain is downmarket compared to a lot of its price rivals. So the big issue here is whether Trek’s considerable 29er design expertise can overcome those parts compromises.

Ride & handling: Fun and easy on difficult trails

We’d say the Trek is relatively easy to ride, either fast or slow. It responds superbly to every little nuance of rider input, never feels like a 14kg (31lb) bike on the climbs and tames bumpy terrain more effectively than a 26in-wheeled bike with a 120mm travel fork.

The rounded carcass, spacy knob profile and soft compound of the Bontrager tyres mean they grip very well in almost all trail conditions. This adds considerably to the feeling of confidence the bike exudes. But the fact remains that’s it’s not as well equipped in the drivetrain area as a lot of other £700/US$1,000 bikes.

Frame & equipment: Excellent design and spec

This is one of Trek’s Gary Fisher Collection bikes, and the extra cash you might fork out for the RockShox XC32 fork is money well spent. The relatively fat stanchions make for better tracking and less fluttery responses than with cheaper suspension options. You also get a decent lockout, an effective preload dial and rebound damping adjustment.

Fisher’s G2 geometry specifies a custom fork crown that increases fork offset and reduces trail; this conspires to produce a ride that has the inherent stability of a 29er, yet the more lively low-speed steering of a 26er.

The Mamba frame is nicely constructed. A squat reinforced head tube and curvy down tube avoids the lanky front end that often afflicts 29ers, but the washer stack on the steerer allows more than an inch of up/down adjustment – more if you flip the stem. The Bontrager handlebar is almost flat, but the comfy backsweep is kind on the wrists and the 27.5in width seems to suit most riders.

The frame offers generous standover clearance and two sets of bottle bosses. The Hayes Dyno Sport brakes are powerful enough but not as nicely modulated as some others, and the pads need heating up on a long descent to bed in before you can rely on their stopping power.

The Deore/Acera/Alivio mix 3x9 drivetrain is downmarket compared to many price rivals, but function is still excellent. The wheels are average: Bontrager AT-850 rims and Formula hubs shod with fast but grippy 2.2in Bontrager treads.

We were disappointed with the Trek’s brakes, but the downmarket drivetrain still works well and the frame and fork will certainly bear the cost of eventual drivetrain upgrades.

This article was originally published in What Mountain Bike magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio .

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Learn long and prosper: U of T’s Fisher Library becomes ‘eternal archive’ on Star Trek: Discovery

Hy'Rell (Elena Juatco) leads Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Book (David Ajala) through the Eternal Archive and Gallery in an episode of Star Trek: Discovery that was filmed in U of T's Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library (photo by Marni Grossman/Paramount+)

Published: May 17, 2024

By Adina Bresge

The team behind  Star Trek: Discovery  didn’t have to venture too far into the final frontier to find the perfect venue for a boundless library containing all the knowledge of the universe.

The University of Toronto’s Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library stars as a complete repository of cosmic wisdom in the latest episode of the sci-fi series, titled “Labyrinths,” which premiered this week and is available to stream on Paramount Plus .

With its tiered stacks of timeless tomes, the Fisher library – a brutalist architectural marvel – serves as more than a retro-futuristic TV setting, says  Michael Cassabon , director of advancement at U of T Libraries. 

“I think the university is trying to imagine an ideal future and bring it into the present … whether it’s working on inclusion, diversity and equity, or science and exploration,” he says. 

“The  Star Trek  future represents a lot of what we’re trying to materialize.”

A self-proclaimed “Trekkie,” Cassabon says he had to set his fandom aside when reviewing the request to bring the USS Discovery to Fisher Library, which holds about 800,000 volumes and 5,000 linear metres of manuscripts.

The Toronto-based production has previously filmed at various U of T locations . However, camera crews rarely gain access to Fisher Library’s valuable stacks and a shoot of this scale was unprecedented, Cassabon says.

The deciding factor? The pivotal role Fisher Library would play in the run-up to the series finale, offering the galaxy a glimpse of the rich trove of knowledge preserved within its walls.

“It was exciting that Fisher Library wouldn’t just be a backdrop,” Cassabon says. “It was like the library itself was a character – a very important character – in the story.

“The Fisher Library is a national treasure, and we thought this was a really good way of making it known to a lot of folks out there.”

The fifth and final season of  Star Trek: Discovery  sends the crew on an interstellar scavenger hunt to uncover a hidden ancient power. The final clue lies in the “eternal archive,” an infinite library safeguarding the secrets of the universe.

As soon as  Star Trek: Discovery  location manager  Melissa Warry-Smith  read the site description, she says only one place came to mind.

“Not only does [Fisher Library] look like it is from the future and could in fact have been plucked directly from the  Star Trek  universe, but the library’s commitment to preservation and the pursuit of knowledge is intrinsic to the core values of  Star Trek ,” Warry-Smith says.

“The library is a stunning example of what we can achieve when we care deeply about preserving and sharing knowledge, and commit to coming together to use that knowledge for a shared vision of a better future for all – and what could be more Star Trek  than that?”

This respect for the preservation of knowledge shaped the production team’s approach to shooting the scenes, says Cassabon.

Filming took place overnight to minimize disruption to readers and researchers. The crew worked with Fisher’s librarians and archivists to implement strict protocols to protect its precious collections, including using heat-free lighting to prevent damage to delicate materials.

Cassabon and  Larry Alford , university chief librarian at U of T Libraries, were on set for part of the shoot. 

For Cassabon, meeting the show’s cast and crew was a fanboy moment.

“It was super surreal for me,” he says. “These are my childhood heroes.”

Cassabon adds that many researchers, professors and students have drawn inspiration from  Star Trek  as they look to tackle some of the greatest challenges in the world –  and beyond . 

Many of the show’s themes are reflected on campus, he says. 

For example, the episode’s search through the “eternal archive” echoes the work of a U of T-led international research collaboration  that’s using new techniques to unearth long-hidden stories lurking within Fisher Library and other collections, Cassabon says. And he notes that  Star Trek  has a nearly six-decade history of breaking new TV ground when it comes diverse representation and inclusivity – another one of the university’s core values.

“So much of  Star Trek  is imaging a world where … the things that label and divide us have faded away,” Cassabon says. “The university is all about trying to create a more inclusive and just world. It’s all about working together in harmony toward progress.”

Both U of T and Fisher Library are credited in “Labyrinths,” which is dedicated to “librarians everywhere, dedicated to the preservation of artifacts, knowledge, and truth.”

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As more countries back away from globalisation, can Australia survive in an inward-looking world?

Analysis As more countries back away from globalisation, can Australia survive in an inward-looking world?

The evidence is everywhere, the trend clear.

From riots among farmers from Europe to India, to a shift towards the political extremes across the developed world and ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Africa, political unrest appears to be on the rise.

In the US, once the bastion of free market enterprise, a man facing multiple criminal charges with a patchy track record in office is shaping up as the favourite to win this year's presidential election and turn America's gaze firmly inward again.

After a 40-year hiatus, global superpowers once again are openly muscling up against each other. And it isn't just military might that is being employed. Trade increasingly has become the weapon of choice, either via sanctions and tariffs or through favoured-nation agreements, which is increasingly segmenting the globe.

Australia felt the sharp end of that shift when China turned its back on all our exports apart from iron ore, but only because it couldn't source it elsewhere.

What some believe was the golden era of globalisation has now splintered and the world is retreating to a time when uncertainty, suspicion and fear dominated discourse.

It's a development that has fuelled the rise of populist leaders promising salvation that, in many cases, simply can't be delivered.

And it won't come without cost. Military build-ups may be expensive but a withdrawal from open trade carries the risk that the 30-year era of benign inflation also was just a passing phase.

Even we have begun the trek. One of the most open trading nations with little in the way of tariffs and protection, we're now embracing the new global mood with the recently announced "Future Made In Australia" policy.

But what caused this reversal of fortune? And have we learned anything from the successes and failures of the past 30 years?

Whatever happened to the trickle?

They operate largely behind the scenes, but economists help shape the world in which we live. Armed with models, they influence politics and public thought with the certainty of their arguments.

What many fail to realise is they often can be wrong, that they are dealing with human beings who can be entirely unpredictable. Like all of us, even the brightest economists fall for one of the human condition's greatest shortcomings.

Just because some may be good doesn't necessarily mean that more is better.

On paper, the shift towards free markets and open trade is undoubtedly good for everyone. We all make or deliver what we're best at and benefit from the efficiencies that flow.

That's what economists call the theory of comparative advantage.

But as New York Yankee great Yogi Berra once noted: "In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice there is."

There is no dispute that decades of deregulation, privatisation and dismantling of trade barriers delivered huge dividends to the global economy.

But economists, in their fervour to push ahead with ever-accelerating changes, overlooked a key component of their science. They forgot to consider just how the benefits would be divvied up.

Instead of concerning themselves with ensuring everyone would share in this new-found wealth, they rationalised that in a deregulated, small government world, the riches would "trickle down" through society.

Globalisation helped lift millions of people from third-world economies out of poverty and made consumer goods across the West incredibly cheap. But it also resulted in a sudden and huge shift in industry from West to East.

Having access to cheap goods is terrific. Having no income isn't.

Easing the pain

Harvard economist Dani Rodrik was among the first to raise concerns. His first book, back around the turn of the century, was titled Has Globalisation Gone Too Far.

About six years ago he wrote another, Straight Talk on Trade, which began with this question: "Are economists responsible for Donald Trump's shocking victory in the US presidential election?"

He's not well-liked among his peers, as you can imagine. But his argument is undeniable, that national governments failed to look after the people who elected them in their rush to fuel global trade and growth.

Across the United States, heavy industry shut down and moved offshore, laying waste to communities throughout its manufacturing hub and rising inequality.

The Biden government's huge fiscal boost, via its Inflation Reduction Act which plans to pump $US5 trillion ($7.48 trillion) into the economy between now and 2050, is an effort to reverse those trends.

It has also employed tariffs and other protectionist measures against China to thwart its technology advances and it last week imposed extra tariffs on $US18 billion worth of goods. The world is awaiting China's retaliation.

Australia has fared better than most nations despite drastic cuts in protection that began with the Whitlam government's decision to slash tariffs in the early 1970s. In 1960, manufacturing accounted for 29 per cent of GDP. That's now fallen to about 5 per cent.

Perhaps our decision to start early helped spread the pain. The decline of manufacturing here was far more gradual than in other developed nations.

Mining now accounts for more than 14 per cent of our output while service industries such as health and education are close behind. And much of our employment gravitated out of making things and into services.

Mining jobs pay well, particularly during construction when they are labour-intensive, but once up and running they are highly mechanised. Housing construction, at about 7 per cent of GDP, tends to pick up the slack.

Can Australia play that game?

The federal government seems to think so. It has earmarked $22.7 billion to its showcase Future Made in Australia policy in last week's budget, the vast bulk of which will be dedicated to transforming the nation into a renewable energy superpower.

Most of the spending will be in the form of tax incentives, directed towards green hydrogen, green metals, low-carbon liquid fuels and critical minerals.

But there will also be cash directed towards helping establish new industries. And that has some economists worried, particularly since we've devoted so much time to selling off everything from power generators and roads, to banks, insurance companies, government laboratories, telecommunications and airlines in the past 40 years.

Citing the old Theory of Comparative Advantage — the poorly applied theory that has dominated policy all this time — they argued we just couldn't compete against China with our own solar panels.

The government's plan for direct investment isn't without risk. And it can lead to ongoing demands for continued support.

Even before the mining boom sent the Australian dollar to the Moon 15 years ago and killed what was left of our manufacturing base, the Detroit three and Toyota had successive Australian governments over a barrel when it came to making cars here.

Pay up or we'll leave, they continually threatened. Eventually, they did.

So far, America's protectionist shift has benefited us. Its search for supplies of critical minerals and its determination to decrease its reliance upon China has seen the US government bestow grants on Australian corporations.

But we remain in the crossfire in any escalation between China and the US, given China is our biggest trading partner.

Ultimately, we may be forced to choose sides. And we may need to become more self-reliant.

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I ride in Norcal so it's not rocky like Colorado, so this bike handles all the terrain here as well. Plenty of travel and clearance (29ers get me places my friends on 26ers can't go) and I like how the bike handles. Cool graphics. Some other posters wrote about the weight, but I find it okay. Climbs well, descends well. I get compliments about the bike often.

I recommend this bike for single track riding. I added SHI XT clips so I ride clipped in, even downhill. The bike will take you down Downieville np.

X country Geometry I've done 2 Ultra endurance races on this bike, The Hampshire 100 X 2. For me, I dont think there is a better set up. I think the FS keeps you alive in 8+ hours of riding climbing. Both shocks lock out ENOUGH on big climbs and soak up the nasty stuff when open. This bike works for me.

I thought the FSA headset was a POS... and replaced it with a Chris King. I have a Chris King BB replacement on order now that they do Press Fit stuff.

If youi want to ride A LONG TIME over some varied terrain....this is great bike.

It seems like a bomb proof frame and fork combination. Great travel when going full squishy. I'm a big fan of 29ers in general, and this one doesn't disappoint. Great climber, solid on the downhills. I paid about $1800 for it as a closeout, i thought that was a pretty good deal.

Like a lot of 29ers, it really has to be ridden hard into corners to get it to go. I feel like it has to be pushed into the tight twists. The parts on this thing are crap. Either go all Shimano or all SRAM. This mix/match is a hodgepodge meant to hit a price point, but the X9 rear derailleur and X7 shifters are truly crap. And the wheels are bombproof, but pay a really expensive weight penalty.

I picked up this bike in May 2012. It has about 700-750 miles on it on really nice single tracks, some doubletracks. I'm absolutely sold on 29". I'm not sure I am sold on "this" 29er. I think the frame handle really well. No complains about the fork. The bars are very wide, but for me I think they're fine. It climbs especially well. Downhills predictably. It does suffer a bit when the trail get tight and twisty. The bike almost needs to be thrown into corners, whereas my older 26" just seems to go where I pointed it. Although it is nice when I pick a crappy line that rather than go around something it just goes over it. Its a real pig. Just plows through damn near anything. Ok, that was the good. The bad...the parts mix/match sucks. Truly is crap. The SRAM X9 Rear Der, X7 shifters, Shimano SLX Front, Shimano Craptacular Crank, and Shimano Cassette do not play well. Yeah I know they are supposed to, but they don't. I've spent many long rides baby-ing this thing into gears, having to pre-pplan my shifts, hope the chain doesn't drop, or under pressure that the thing shifts at all. I don't know if its the combination of cassette, rear derailleur, shifters, or what, but its just to dang finicky and unreliable. So, this winter I'm dumping the drivetrain and just going XT. That should help this bike reach its full potential. Sure, I'm dropping another couple hundred into it, but I got a good deal on it in the first place (that's what I'm telling the wife). The stock tires were ok, but wore out quickly. I do really like the brakes- Avid 5's I think. Way more power than I am used to. A little tough to moderate, but plenty of stopping power. I have the stock wheel on this. They are bombproof. I've had far too many drops that I thought were going to just crush these wheels. I'm no light weight at 230lbs, and these things have taken a beating. They are really heavy though. I don't know exactly how much but I compared them to my riding bud's DT's and I bet I'm every bit of 2-3 lbs heavier without the tires- for wheels, thats a lot, but they do take a beating. Still as true today and when I first rode the bike.

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Some random old Frankenbikes. Still fun, but way outdated.

this bike kicks butt. uphill, downhill, XC this is a great all mtn bike. they keep saying its more of a xc-setup but i ride downhill singletrak with babyhead & bigger rocks the whole works and i have yet to have any problems. you can beat this bike up and it just asks for more! components are good. no problems other then minor usage adjustments. its the same frame as the rumblefish thats why they DC'd this line not for any other reason. if you cant find it anywhere just get the RF its all the same.

heavy, but the bike is bullet proof. This bike is not for the little guy. if your 5'10" or taller forget the 26" bike. 29r is for big boys. if your worried bout wt get new rims, and bars thats all.

the 29r is a great bike in general. im totally past 26" bikes! will never go back. Im seeing that newr 29rs ar coming with greatr travel. Not sure thats better but it could be a little more helpful down the steep rough stuff. @ this pt i see no need for it. time will tell. As i said before if your 5'10" or more you have 2 go 29r its the only way 26" is worthless unless your doing tricks. I have to say all bikes are good just depends what your riding style is but if your a big guy 29r is the only way!!!

Suitable for a variety of riding styles and terrain. Stiff, reliable, effective design. Good looking graphics.

Heavy, especially the wheels.

This is a fun, well-designed bike. A little bit of a tank... Trek had to warranty it's predecessors somewhat frequently and I think they cut down on that with this frame by adding material here and there. Also, the frame is shared with the Rumblefish, which probably explains why it has extra travel and a stiff axle attachment in the rear but not the front. I really dig the graphics and colors. The stock wheelset is a bit heavy, and replacing with nice wheels is a really rewarding upgrade.

Fisher Caliber

Well constructed, good spec gear, rides like a dream over bumps

slight squeak from pivot points after about 500km

Have just changed to a 29 and loving it. My riding is mostly cross country with a bit of easy downhill. This bike is so much faster than my stumpy

sworks stumpjumper, mongoose teocali

Rolls over everything and just flies. It's built like a tank. I've had no problems with, well, anything. I've ridden some of the toughest trails in Michigan and this ride handles everything I can, and the trail can, throw at it.

None so far. Okay I won't whimp out here and put nothing. I did up grade the handle bar and tires, but other than that - it's good to go.

Prior to my HiFi, I was one of the middle of pack guys in my group and when I was done I was done. Now I finish top two and am still done but not as much as before. This past year has been a blast on the trails. Even over the technical stuff where before, and yes I'll admit it, I would unclip one side and put a foot down, now I don't even hesitate at the top of the run down through the roots and rocks. The bike is strong and feels 100% solid doing - well - anything. It is on the heavy side but this is not one of those rigid frames. It's made for the abuse that 90% of the trail riders out there dish out.

My last ride was a 26" - I did some rides on a few 29ers prior to purchase but did not ride one full time before buying the HiFi

Strong frame. Good geometry. Decent equipment. Very comfortable. Powder coated frame - not sure why more manufacturers don't do it this way.

The rake on the stock handlebars seems more for a beach-cruiser than a mtb. Overall weight.

The bike is a heavyweight contender for sure. The frame I've got is an XXL and yes was shocked to find out there was a bike co. out there making frames for "normal" sized riders. I'm 6'6" and thought for sure I would have to go custom to get anything close to what I needed. I have to say the bike fits me very well. I moved up to a 29 from my be-loved XL Fisher Sugar 2. I like how the HiFi fits like a glove. The HiFi is a great training bike but because of the overall weight of this behemoth racing it is chore to say the least. It tips the scale at close to 35lbs, now add the 202lbs clyde rider and man that's one deep tread print left behind. I also don't care for the mix-match Shimano system. For the price I thought it would be easy for Trek to make it all SLX or X7. The X9 rear hangs too low. I've already busted the drop-out twice after picking up sticks in the chain. Ouch, that's not fun. If you're picking one up, just go ahead an order a new handle bar. It will save you the trip back after your first ride. Oh, and the Trek tire selection is not the best either, you'll want to upgrade those as well.

Gary Fisher (a true Fisher, pre-Trek days) Sugar 2 baby.

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