VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Gary Fisher Mt. Tam

Velopedia Archive ID 55363

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGary Fisher
ModelMt. Tam
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID55363
Original MSRP$1,199.99
ColorsPolished
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight24.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston ProGram 6061 T6
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsFisher Fish Fins
StemBontrager Race
SaddleBontrager Velo C-20
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFront: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho K, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho T
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 / rake40.6 mm

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