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1996 Gary Fisher Nirvana

Velopedia Archive ID 55855

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGary Fisher
ModelNirvana
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID55855
Original MSRP$699.99
ColorsSlate
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight24.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkGary Fisher
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetSugino Fuse Comp, 24/36/46 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 w/clips & straps

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Tange-Seiki Passage
HandlebarAlloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemChromoly
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 tire26 x 1.50" Tioga City Slicker
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1036.3 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm

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