Trek drops Gary Fisher brand in cost-cutting measure; introduces the “Gary Fisher Collection.”
Trek announced they’re dropping the Gary Fisher brand. According to Bike Europe, the brand is no longer profitable. Dealers reportedly want more Trek-branded 29ers and hybrid bikes.
In its place, Trek announced “The Gary Fisher Collection,” which sounds like a late 70s progressive rock band but are actually a line of Trek-branded mountain bikes with their own distinctive look. Gary Fisher the man will continue to represent Trek.
Elsewhere:
* Twenty Nine Inches: Gary Fisher 2011: Co-brands With Trek, Expands Line Up.
* Feed the Habit: Trek Announces 2011 Gary Fisher Collection
* Bike Radar: Trek Bicycle Corporation kills off Gary Fisher bicycles
See also:
- Gary Fisher, bike theft victim
- Gary Fisher on Twitter: ‘Hi Mom!’
- Gary Fisher Simple City bicycle
- Gary Fisher commuter bike
