VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Gary Fisher Joshoua X1

Velopedia Archive ID 68362

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGary Fisher
ModelJoshoua X1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID68362
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsRed earth/black chrome
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated w/chromoly swingarm
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Deluxe, 1.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 500
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 5.0
CranksetSugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-375A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsFisher Fish Sticks
StemAluminum
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Fisher Ginzu Team suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsBontrager Maverick, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube593 mm
Head-tube angle71.2°
Seat-tube angle73.8°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1079 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.