Gary Fisher Tarpon 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Gary Fisher |
| Model | Tarpon |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Gary Fisher Tarpon Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)- 13 (inches)- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)- 18.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)- 21 (inches)- womens 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Connection |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-29 LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RAluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix 550 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) RiseAluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSuntour XCC-100 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus EF-29 |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Gary Fisher Tarpon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C051 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 63 (millimeters) TravelRST 191 CL |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Tarpon
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black Metallic and Red Metallic- Black Metallic and Silver Metallic |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Nylon |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fisher ATB |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Gary Fisher Tarpon bike review
Gary Fisher produced the Tarpon bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $239.99.Tarpon bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21 (inches) and womens 17 (inches).
Gary Fisher Mountain bike Tarpon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black Metallic and Red Metallic and Black Metallic and Silver Metallic .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Connection tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix 550, 32-hole. Gary Fisher equiped this exact model with Aluminum linear-pull brakes, Shimano EF-29 levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gary Fisher used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Aluminum, 1.25" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tarpon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Suntour XCC-100, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gary Fisher, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Altus EF-29 gear shift levers.