1990-ish Gary Fisher frame, possibly a prototype (no SN) for the Sphinx. Deore drivetrain, Surly Cornerbar, Cane Creek 200TT and Crosstop brakes. Just an all around fun bike that I’m proud of putting together.
by joe-vee-wan
1990-ish Gary Fisher frame, possibly a prototype (no SN) for the Sphinx. Deore drivetrain, Surly Cornerbar, Cane Creek 200TT and Crosstop brakes. Just an all around fun bike that I’m proud of putting together.
by joe-vee-wan
4 Comments
You were right
Your feelings didn’t deceive you
Love it. Those 90’s rigid MTB’s aren’t up to modern off-road standards, but they are damn fine road bikes, and perfect gravel bikes. I dig that custom paint too. I bet that thing is a riot tearing down a fire road.
I used to sell Gary Fisher at a shop back in the 90’s, and I rode a 91 Bridgestone MB-1 as a commuter for a while. It was comfy and sturdy and handled beautifully, and I shocked a few people on that thing on climbs and descents. I bet you have similar stories.
Ride it like you stole it, and post more pics.
Head to r/xbiking where your bike will receive the warm welcome it deserves!