VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Gary Fisher Supercaliber

Velopedia Archive ID 63007

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGary Fisher
ModelSupercaliber
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID63007
Original MSRP$1,999.99
ColorsRed/yellow Team fade
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB grease guard
HandlebarBontrager Race Ti
Handlebar extensionsBontrager Race Lite
StemBontrager Race
SaddleWTB SSTX, titanium rails
SeatpostPolygon PM-501, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Fisher Ginzu Pro suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube593 mm
Head-tube angle71.2°
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.