Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Gary Fisher
2005 Gary Fisher Cake 3
Value Guide market data · 2005 Gary Fisher Cake 3
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
34%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 2005 Gary Fisher Cake 3
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Overview
About this bike
2005 Gary Fisher Cake 3 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Manitou Skareb Elite, 100mm travel
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, single crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Platinum Series ZR9000 aluminum
- Rear Shock
- Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- ISIS GigaPipe
- Cassette
- 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Crankset
- Bontrager Select, 22/32/44 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Bontrager Select OS
- Stem
- Bontrager Race OS
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset
- Saddle
- Bontrager Race Luxe
- Seatpost
- Bontrager Sport
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Bontrager SuperStock
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel
- Tires
- 26 x 2.20inch Bontrager ACX
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano PD-M520 SPD
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.