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Gary Fisher Simple City Update
September 26th, 2007 by Tim Grahl 
What’s going on with the Gary Fisher Simple City?
I asked that question at the Outdoor Demo and was told that the bike will be available in January or February. Apparently the response across the net was way more than they expected so they’re moving fast on it. Not sure what the retail will be but you’ll know when I know.
September 26th, 2007 at 1:04 am
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.
September 26th, 2007 at 5:42 am
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.
September 26th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
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…
October 4th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
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.
October 4th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
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.
October 4th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
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.
October 4th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Well, if that’s the case, I’m sold on the 8 gears. I wonder if there will be a choice of handlebars?
October 8th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
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