VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Gary Fisher Utopia

Velopedia Archive ID 74340

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGary Fisher
ModelUtopia
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID74340
Original MSRP$649.99
ColorsOnyx
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkFisher
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Nexave
ShiftersShimano Nexave
Front derailleurShimano Nexave top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Nexave
CranksetSugino SXD300, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs PC-21, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum

Brakes

BrakesShimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Nexave levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" aluminum
HandlebarArc aluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemChromoly
SaddleFisher SuperSoft
SeatpostPolygon PM-900, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsBontrager, 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 tube535 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74.5°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1013 mm

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