Gary Fisher Paragon 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Gary Fisher
Model Paragon
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Gary Fisher Paragon Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Fisher Ginzu Team Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Heat-treated
Easton 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderFisher Fish Fins
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 700
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 700
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Paragon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Paragon

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore LX
Available colors - Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Hollow Chromoly Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-501


Gary Fisher Paragon bike review

Gary Fisher produced the Paragon bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.99.
Paragon bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Gary Fisher Mountain bike Paragon can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Gary Fisher equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Fisher Ginzu Team suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gary Fisher used Easton 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated material for the frame. Bontrager Race high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Paragon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 700, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gary Fisher, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 700 gear shift levers.