Gary Fisher Paragon 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Gary Fisher
Model Paragon
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Gary Fisher Paragon Parts   
Available Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Fisher Ginzu Pro
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Bontrager Valiant
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsFisher Genesis Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Butted
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderFisher Batter Fried Fishfins
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Mighty 500
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Paragon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Paragon

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsICON Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager Comp


Gary Fisher Paragon bike review

Gary Fisher produced the Paragon bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
Paragon bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , 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 Front: 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Valiant, 28-hole/32-hole. Gary Fisher equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Front: Fisher Ginzu Pro, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gary Fisher used Fisher Genesis aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum, butted 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 Mighty 500, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gary Fisher, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.