VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Ibis Mai Tai

Velopedia Archive ID 87008

Overview

Model year1999
BrandIbis
ModelMai Tai
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID87008
Original MSRP$3,800.00
ColorsTitanium
Sizes15.5", 17", 18.5", 20"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium w/CP4 titanium
ForkRock Shox Judy SL, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore XT, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBuyer's choice

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarIbis Titanium
Handlebar extensionsIbis Rosies
StemIbis Titanium
SaddleFi'zi:k Nisene
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.15" Geax Warp 215, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.