Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Gary Fisher
1997 Gary Fisher Marlin
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Gary Fisher Marlin value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- Gary Fisher
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Gary Fisher Marlin
- Component Group
- Shimano AceraX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.6 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Fisher Supersoft
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch steel
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano AceraX
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB Primal Raptor
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Resin w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, matte fern green
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
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.