1999 Gary Fisher Joshua F-3, upgraded throughout, modernized, a work in progress 10
1/14/2021 5:47pm
Ready for a ride.
Still ready for a ride.
Lake Bastrop, Texas
The floating bridge at Lake Bastrop, south central Texas
Before the trail dust dulled her shine...
Early in the mutation process
Back when she was a pogo stick. Looked good parked...
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Gary Fisher
Joshua F-3
1999 restomod, very little original equipment, medium, (18")
Frame:
Gary Fisher Joshua F-3.
Misc: 1999 restomod, very little original equipment, medium, (18")
Rear Shock
Other
Lock-out
Cheapy coil from Amazon, actually works ok
Rear Shock:
Other Lock-out.
Misc: Cheapy coil from Amazon, actually works ok
Fork
Manitou
Markhor
From World Wide Cyclery, smooth as butter
Fork:
Manitou Markhor.
Misc: From World Wide Cyclery, smooth as butter
Headset
Aheadset
Original
In great condition, straight not tapered, repacked
Headset:
Aheadset Original.
Misc: In great condition, straight not tapered, repacked
Handlebar
Other
780mm
Cheapy from Amazon, wide bars work well
Handlebar:
Other 780mm.
Misc: Cheapy from Amazon, wide bars work well
Stem
Other
35mm
Cheapy from Amazon, works/looks ok
Stem:
Other 35mm.
Misc: Cheapy from Amazon, works/looks ok
Grips
Other
Bolt on
Cheapy from Amazon, comfortable to me
Grips:
Other Bolt on.
Misc: Cheapy from Amazon, comfortable to me
Brakes
TRP
Spyke
Good Mechanical brakes, don't like hydros
Brakes:
TRP Spyke.
Misc: Good Mechanical brakes, don't like hydros
Brake Levers
TRP
Spyke
Tough, look pretty good as well
Brake Levers:
TRP Spyke.
Misc: Tough, look pretty good as well
Shifters
Other
Advent
By Microshift, 9spd, rear is all that's needed
Shifters:
Other Advent.
Misc: By Microshift, 9spd, rear is all that's needed
Rear Derailleur
Other
Advent
By Micrshift, 9spd, with clutch, medium cage
Rear Derailleur:
Other Advent.
Misc: By Micrshift, 9spd, with clutch, medium cage
Cranks
Shimano
175mm
Original
Cranks:
Shimano 175mm.
Misc: Original
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Oval
34 tooth cheapy from Amazon, N/W teeth
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Other Oval.
Misc: 34 tooth cheapy from Amazon, N/W teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano
Sq taper
Original-soon to be upgraded,but still good
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Sq taper.
Misc: Original-soon to be upgraded,but still good
Chain
KMC
9spd
Usually put a new one on each season
Chain:
KMC 9spd.
Misc: Usually put a new one on each season
Cassette / Rear Cog
Other
Advent
Microshift - 9spd, 11-42 tooth, may be upgrading to a Box 11-50 drive train, we'll see...
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Other Advent.
Misc: Microshift - 9spd, 11-42 tooth, may be upgrading to a Box 11-50 drive train, we'll see...
Pedals
Other
Flats
Amazon cheapies, repacked w/good grease, saving up for some Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals
Pedals:
Other Flats.
Misc: Amazon cheapies, repacked w/good grease, saving up for some Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals
Front Rim
Vuelta
Lite?
Matched set, f&r, 24 spoke, 26"
Front Rim:
Vuelta Lite?.
Misc: Matched set, f&r, 24 spoke, 26"
Rear Rim
Vuelta
Lite?
Matched set, f&r, 24 spoke,26"
Rear Rim:
Vuelta Lite?.
Misc: Matched set, f&r, 24 spoke,26"
Hubs
Vuelta
See rim info, 24 spoke, w/ disc brake, Q/R skewers
Hubs:
Vuelta.
Misc: See rim info, 24 spoke, w/ disc brake, Q/R skewers
Front Tire
CST
Rock Hawk
26 x 2.4, loves to rail turns, not lite
Front Tire:
CST Rock Hawk.
Misc: 26 x 2.4, loves to rail turns, not lite
Rear Tire
CST
Rock Hawk
26 x 2.25, traction is an understatement, heavy duty
Rear Tire:
CST Rock Hawk.
Misc: 26 x 2.25, traction is an understatement, heavy duty
Saddle
WTB
"Not Hard"
Relatively cheap, but comfortable to me
Saddle:
WTB "Not Hard".
Misc: Relatively cheap, but comfortable to me
Seatpost
KS
Dropper
I'm short, so, it's short, and I love it!
Seatpost:
KS Dropper.
Misc: I'm short, so, it's short, and I love it!
General Info
General Info
Model Year
1999
Model Year:
1999
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
NaN lb NaN oz (0 g)
Weight: NaN lb NaN oz (0 g)
Additional Info
Original paint, ks dropper remote, jagwire cables and housings throughout. Original paint, w/ a few battle scars, lmao! Had her for about 3 years now. Good old aluminum mtb. It's a medium, 18", a little big for what I like, but, not enough to be a problem.
Additional Info:
Original paint, ks dropper remote, jagwire cables and housings throughout. Original paint, w/ a few battle scars, lmao! Had her for about 3 years now. Good old aluminum mtb. It's a medium, 18", a little big for what I like, but, not enough to be a problem.
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