VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Gary Fisher Big Sur

Velopedia Archive ID 66370

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGary Fisher
ModelBig Sur
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66370
Original MSRP$849.99
ColorsMatte black
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, 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 cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsFisher Fish Sticks
StemAluminum
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Fisher Ginzu Team suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsBontrager Maverick, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1040 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 21, 2026.