Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Gary Fisher
1997 Gary Fisher Utopia
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Gary Fisher Utopia value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
- Fork Brand & Model
- Gary Fisher
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Gary Fisher Utopia
- Component Group
- Shimano STX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Sugino Fuse 500 Comp, 24/36/46 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Polygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Bontrager Plus 10
- Handlebar
- Arc aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Chromoly
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch Victor VP-H913W sealed
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: System 1, Rear: Shimano STX
- Rims
- Bontrager Maverick, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.50inch Tioga City Slicker II
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Red earth
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.