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2004 Gary Fisher Dual Sport 229

Velopedia Archive ID 31555

Overview

Model year	2004
Brand	Gary Fisher
Model	Dual Sport 229
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	31555
Original MSRP	$879.99
Colors	Warm Silver/Gold Metallic
Sizes	15.5", 17.5", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Answer Manitou South Elite, 75mm travel
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	Bontrager Select, 22/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Bontrager ISIS splined
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals	Shimano 505 clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Avid AD 3 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset / Semi-Cartidge
Handlebar	Bontrager Select
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Bontrager Sport
Saddle	Titec Ithys
Seatpost	Bontrager Sport

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Bontrager Select
Rims	Bontrager Select Wheelsystem, 20-hole/24-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14/15 ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 42c IRC Mythos XC Slick
Wheel size	700c wheels

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