VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Gary Fisher Montare

Velopedia Archive ID 64128

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGary Fisher
ModelMontare
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID64128
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsSilver
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-375A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2
HandlebarSystem 2
Handlebar extensionsFisher Fish Sticks
StemAluminum
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Fisher Ginzu Team suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
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 angle71.3°
Seat-tube angle73.8°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1040 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 21, 2026.