VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Gary Fisher Aquila

Velopedia Archive ID 73711

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGary Fisher
ModelAquila
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID73711
Original MSRP$559.99
ColorsGreen
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy S
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-21, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarAluminum, butted
Handlebar extensionsAluminum, ski bend
StemAluminum
SaddleFisher SuperSoft
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsBontrager, 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 tube537 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74.5°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1016 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 26, 2026.