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2003 Aegis ProAxe 3

Original manufacturer specifications including Shimano Deore LX drivetrain, 26" wheels, 24.5 lb published weight.

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What Velopedia knows

Model year
2003
Category
Mountain
Sizes
15", 17", 19"
Colors
Bionic Weave, Black, Blue, Custom, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Weight
24.5 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference · Geometry context
Record coverage
32 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
Archive ID
30283
Model history 3 other years

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

3 sizes · 10 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

15"17"19"

Published colors

Bionic WeaveBlackBlueCustomGreenOrange
+ 4 more colors + 6 more colors
GreenOrangePurpleRedWhiteYellow

Frameset

Frame ConstructionMonocoque
Frame MaterialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Psylo XC, 2.5" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX
Bottom BracketShimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" threadless Aheadset AC
HandlebarKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemKore Lite 2
SaddleFi'zi:k Nisene, chrome-moly rails
SeatpostThomson Elite, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X225, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 14/17ga. (2.0/1.5mm) double-butted
Spoke NipplesAluminum nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.90" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size26" wheels

Historical reference geometry

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.

MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube594.4 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.

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Model-level historical reference

Period context: At 71.5°, the head angle sits toward the steeper end among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 73° seat angle is close to the middle of the group among the same-period mountain references.

Compared with 529 distinct legacy mountain geometries from model years 2001–2005. Only angular measurements are used because the historical reference frame size is unidentified.
See it in periodOpen an immediate comparison with preserved 2003 mountain geometries. The source frame size remains unidentified.
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Parts & serviceability

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ChainExact archived part
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32" Exact archived model
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Front tireMatching fit standard
26x1.90" IRC Mythos XC Named tire and published size
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Brake padsMatching fit standard
Linear-pull brake pads Published brake type — verify pad mounting style
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More qualified parts (6)
Bottom bracketExact archived part
Shimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle Exact archived model
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CranksetQualified part search
Shimano Deore LX Named archived component — verify exact version
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Rear derailleurMatching configuration
Shimano Deore LX SGS Interpreted as Shimano Deore LX · 9-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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ShiftersQualified part search
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL Interpreted as Shimano Deore LX · 9-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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SeatpostQualified part search
Thomson Elite, 26.8mm diameter Named archived component — verify dimensions
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RimsQualified part search
Mavic X225, 32-hole Named archived component — verify dimensions
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Used-bike inspection

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Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.

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  • FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
  • BrakesInspect pad condition, cable movement and the rim sidewalls or brake tracks for wear. A concave or heavily worn braking surface can mean the wheel also needs replacement.Inspect the brakes →
  • SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
  • DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 9-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
  • Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
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Identity and fit

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Archived: 2003 Aegis ProAxe 3 · Mountain bike, front suspension · Published sizes: 15", 17", 19"

Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Monocoque · Fork: Rock Shox Psylo XC, 2.5" travel · Aluminum/magnesium, single crown

Suspension

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Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Psylo XC, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Deore LX · Shifters: Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore LX · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing · Chain: Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic X225, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" IRC Mythos XC

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" threadless Aheadset AC · Handlebar: Kore Lite Bar 1 · Stem: Kore Lite 2 · Seatpost: Thomson Elite, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Nisene, chrome-moly rails · Pedals: Not included

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