User Guide

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New for 2003
The Sugar 29” frame is an evolution of
the 2002 Sugar, with an emphasis on the
adventure rider. It incorporates the frame
features of the Sugar+ for adjustable travel,
and is now an even better adventure bike,
thanks to the 29” wheels.
The Sugar 29 incorporates ZR9000 alu-
minum for reduced weight and increased
strength. ZR9000 is stronger, so we need
less of it to result in the same frame
strength. To make it a great adventure bike,
the new 2003 Sugar 29 will even accept
some 2.35" tires.
While reducing the frame weight, we
increased the frame stiffness with a 2 inch
(54mm) downtube, beefed up 'seatstays', and
added the Sybil link.
The key to the versatility of the Sugar 29
is the Sybil link. This unique design allows
you to change the performance of this bike
from a tight and taught racing feel to the
ground-hugging cush of a long travel adven-
ture bike. By simply moving the bolt on the
Sybil link and adjusting the fork travel, you
completely change the feel of the bike. And
an important note if you're looking at some
other brand of adjustable suspension- when
you change the Sugar 29 there is no need
to re-inflate the rear shock. And another
point- when you readjust the Sugar 29, the
sweet Genesis steering geometry remains
the same, unless you decide to go really long
with the fork adjustment- some of the forks
we spec'd adjust out to 125mm of travel!
Geometry
The Sugar 29 uses Fisher’s race-proven
Genesis Geometry, adapted for the larger
wheels. This design provides nimble han-
dling, high speed stability, and allows you
to stay centered over the bike so in rough
terrain instead of sliding off the back of the
saddle, you can apply pedal power.
Ride
The Sugar’s frame offers outstanding ped-
aling efficiency. This exceptional frame rigid-
ity also gives the Sugar its ‘riding on rails’
cornering ability.
The Sugar 29 design, when in its short
travel, 80mm mode, feels like a hardtail. It
climbs well out of the saddle, it smoothes
small bumps for comfort, and has incredible
traction. When it its long travel, 4.6"
(117mm) mode, the Sugar+ feels cushy and
ultra-smooth. However, unlike bouncy bikes
of the past the Sugar 29 traction advantages
are full-time, both climbing and braking
hard. The combination of great feel and low
weight makes the Sugar 29 ideal in techni-
cal terrain, or just having fun on a short ride
after work.
Special parts
Disc brake adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210648
Seat collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211488
Derailleur hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230026
Frame sizes
Head angle
Seat angle
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
MILLIMETERS
INCHES
15.5 17.5 19 21
71.5 71.5 71.5 71.5
73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
685 708 736 742
394 446 484 535
80 80 90 110
590 608 628 647
467 467 467 467
291 291 291 291
39 39 39 39
83 83 83 83
1092 1110 1130 1150
27.0 27.9 29.0 29.2
15.6 17.6 19.1 21.1
3.1 3.1 3.5 4.3
23.2 23.9 24.7 25.5
18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4
11.4 11.4 11.4 11.4
1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
3.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
43.0 43.7 44.5 45.3
Sugar 29
SUGAR 29”