First Generation Fisher CR-7 on eBay in USA.......NICE!

[incorrigible]

Not mine, too tall.
Pickup only BUT seller seems open to shipping (see last part of description).
Let me know if I can help.
Starting bid = $1 with a reserve; BIN = $600

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2974638466...kzZVHUuMU07so5X+/Fi/S9AFY=|tkp:Bk9SR-qL65KAZg



Alumin(i)um front triangle, Chromoly steel rear triangle, just like Mantis XCR, Nishiki Alien ACX, Haro Extreme Comp, and I think a couple of others.

This is the first gen CR-7. I'm not sure why Gary Fisher chose to have both triangles painted black. To me, that hides the fact that it's an alloy bolt-together frame. I prefer the 2nd gen CR-7s with teal front triangle and fully chromed rear triangle that matches the fork nicely.

 

[DesertRyder]

Nice looking Fisher. A BIN of $600, Interested in seeing if it sells.....In the link posted there is a Fisher Montare like mine that is also for sale at $600. Watching that one also.

The CR moniker is rumored to be Richard Cunningham's initials reversed as an homage to him and the e-stay Mantis.

I have a 1990 model. Cool to see the differences. Mine only has "Fisher" on the down tube and the placement of the "CR" logo is more forward on the top tube. Mine is XT equipped and has updated XTR V-brakes

 

[Sundayjumper]

That's not 1st-gen, and the rear triangle should be chrome. I sold one recently - https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1991-fisher-cr-7.492796/

1st-gen was 1988 and had a 1" steerer & chainstay roller brake. The oversized "Evolution" started in 1989.

 

[incorrigible]

That's not 1st-gen, and the rear triangle should be chrome. I sold one recently - https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1991-fisher-cr-7.492796/

1st-gen was 1988 and had a 1" steerer & chainstay roller brake. The oversized "Evolution" started in 1989.

Thanks for setting me straight.

This is news to me. For the past 15 years or so, I've only known of the black one with black chrome and the teal one with bare chrome. This site is where I get most of my information, but arguably there is a lot that I don't know. I should obviously have checked my facts before offering my opinion.

Nonetheless, it is a rare and beautiful bike in spectacular condition.

 

[bikeworkshop]

"Fisher" branding became "Gary Fisher" due to entry into the European market and a lawsuit from fisher ski equipment in 91.
Sold to taiwanese Anlen Company same year, acquired by trek 92 iirc

 

[Sundayjumper]

...a lawsuit from fisher ski equipment in 91.

Fischer ! Not even spelt the same ! Over-aggressive legal jerks.

 

[incorrigible]

Tell me about it! I can go fishing without a fishing license, but not without a Fisher NDA.
Even the nuclear reactors in my neighborhood are having to use fusion energy in order to transition away from fission!


I'll just......ah......I'll get my coat.

 

[gtturbo]

Thanks for setting me straight.

This is news to me. For the past 15 years or so, I've only known of the black one with black chrome and the teal one with bare chrome. This site is where I get most of my information, but arguably there is a lot that I don't know. I should obviously have checked my facts before offering my opinion.

Nonetheless, it is a rare and beautiful bike in spectacular condition.

Just to add there is also the silver / black colourway. I think there may also be a red but I cant be sure now. Nice bikes.

 

[incorrigible]

A quick Google search yielded this:

 

[Sundayjumper]

I was just about to say yes - red & black was the other '89 colour scheme. Mine was the dark grey.