Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 69483
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Gary Fisher |
| Model | Paragon |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 69483 |
| Original MSRP | $1,199.99 |
| Colors | Black |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Easton 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy SL |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Grip Shift/Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift ESP 700 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 700, 20/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extensions | Fisher Fish Fins |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Bontrager w/hollow chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-501, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Fisher Ginzu Team suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 569 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.3° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.8° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1040 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.