VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Gary Fisher Utopia

Velopedia Archive ID 65499

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGary Fisher
ModelUtopia
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID65499
Original MSRP$679.99
ColorsRed earth
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
ForkGary Fisher
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown 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 Fuse 500 Comp, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H913W sealed
HandlebarArc aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemChromoly
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: System 1, Rear: Shimano STX
RimsBontrager Maverick, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.50" Tioga City Slicker II
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube564 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1036 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.