Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Gary Fisher
2006 Gary Fisher Bitter
Value Guide market data · 2006 Gary Fisher Bitter
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
40%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2006 Gary Fisher Bitter
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Overview
About this bike
2006 Gary Fisher Bitter value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Manitou Stance Static, 100mm travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Bigg'ns 6061 aluminum
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- TruVativ GIGA pipe
- Cassette
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Crankset
- Bontrager Earl, 22/32 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano M-511 Deore
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hayes Sole XC brakes, Hayes Sole XC levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Earl OS Riser
- Stem
- Bontrager Earl
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Mallet Aheadset
- Saddle
- Bontrager Earl K
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Sport
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano HB-M475 Disc
- Rims
- Sun Ditchwitch Disc
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
- Tires
- 26 x 2.40inch Bontrager Earl
Pedals
- Pedals
- Aluminum BMX
Accessories
- Extensions
- Not included
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.