VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Gary Fisher Gitche Gumee

Velopedia Archive ID 71469

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGary Fisher
ModelGitche Gumee
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID71469
Original MSRP$299.99
ColorsPearl orange
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkFisher
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 500
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 5.0
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91E, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesLinear-pull brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8"
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleFisher Ultra Dual
SeatpostSteel, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: sealed, Rear: Shimano RM40
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" knobby
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube537 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74.5°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1016 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.