VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Gary Fisher Tarpon

Velopedia Archive ID 37475

Overview

Model year2002
BrandGary Fisher
ModelTarpon
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID37475
Original MSRP$239.99
ColorsSilver/Blue, Yellow/Black
SizesLarge, medium, small, womens medium, womens small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano EF-29
Front derailleurShimano C051
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetSunrace FC-M35, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketSemi-cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNylon platform

Brakes

BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano EF-29 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" steel w/water seal
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleGary Fisher ATB
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsMatrix 550, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front tire26 x 1.95" Bontrager Connection
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube582.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center413 mm
Wheelbase1050.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.