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1999 Gary Fisher Joshua F-3, upgraded throughout, modernized, a work in progress 10

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Ready for a ride.
Ready for a ride.
Still ready for a ride.
Still ready for a ride.
Lake Bastrop, Texas
Lake Bastrop, Texas
The floating bridge at Lake Bastrop, south central Texas
The floating bridge at Lake Bastrop, south central Texas
Before the trail dust dulled her shine...
Before the trail dust dulled her shine...
Early in the mutation process
Early in the mutation process
Back when she was a pogo stick. Looked good parked...
Back when she was a pogo stick. Looked good parked...
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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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Ricky_Bonnell
4 years ago
That rear suspension is.... interesting. It looks like the suspension wont actually work if you're standing. Is that right?
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c50 20180818 230537 1610301059
Ol'Roy MTB etc
4 years ago
Really? I got mine, several years ago, at the local pawn shop, set up as a downhill bike. It was complete, just needing a tune up. Of course that only lasted for so long... then the "mutation" began, to what it now is. Still a work in progress, several more new parts to come, then, maybe look into something a little more modern day? No way, I'm riding her till she falls apart, lmao!!!!!
c50 20180818 230537 1610301059
Ol'Roy MTB etc
4 years ago
Actually, it functions fairly well. Of course, I'm used to it. Currently running an inexpensive rear shock which is limited on adjustments. Not a "plush" ride, but not bad either. I'm also 50 lbs. lighter than I was when I first got the bike. Makes a lot of difference. For old school technology, it works, but, not really comparable to state of the art today.
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c50 20180818 230537 1610301059
Ol'Roy MTB etc
4 years ago
Wow! Kinda wish mine was a small. Why haven't you built/rode it yet? Sounds like it's probably a museum grade bike, guess I just answered my own question, lol
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c50 20180818 230537 1610301059
Ol'Roy MTB etc
4 years ago
That is super cool! I'm sure there is a Gary Fisher collector dreaming of your bike. What size is it? These are fun bikes, very durable, at least mine has been.
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