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1998 Gary Fisher Joshua X1

Velopedia Archive ID 74711

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGary Fisher
ModelJoshua X1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID74711
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsBlack w/red swingarm
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialFisher Genesis aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox w/handlebar-mounted damping adjuster, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarAluminum, butted
Handlebar extensionsFisher Fish Sticks
StemAluminum
SaddleWTB SSTX, chromoly rails
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center413 mm
Wheelbase1058 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.