VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Gary Fisher Big Sur

Velopedia Archive ID 52871

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGary Fisher
ModelBig Sur
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID52871
Original MSRP$829.99
ColorsOnyx black
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight26.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAlloy
Handlebar extensionsFisher Fishsticks
StemAlloy
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMatrix Lobo, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TS
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.