VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Gary Fisher Mamba

Velopedia Archive ID 64378

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGary Fisher
ModelMamba
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID64378
Original MSRP$549.99
ColorsMatte titanium
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, resin body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" steel
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemSteel
SaddleFisher Supersoft
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsWeinmann 519, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube568 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1037 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.