Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Gary Fisher
2002 Gary Fisher Tarpon
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Overview
About this bike
2002 Gary Fisher Tarpon value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2002 Gary Fisher Tarpon
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Shimano EF-29
- Crankset
- Sunrace FC-M35, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Semi-cartridge
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano EF-29 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust
- Saddle
- Gary Fisher ATB
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch steel w/water seal
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Aluminum, Q/R
- Rims
- Matrix 550, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Bontrager Connection
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Pedals
- Pedals
- Nylon platform
Accessories
- Colors
- Silver/Blue, Yellow/Black
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, womens medium, womens 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.