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1997 Ionic E3.XC-Bully

Velopedia Archive ID 63435

Overview

Model year1997
BrandIonic
ModelE3.XC-Bully
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID63435
Original MSRP$1,600.00
ColorsBlue, custom, orange, polished
Sizes17", 18.5", 20"
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elan 3
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro C
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec T-Slot chromoly
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostThomson one-piece, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 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 29, 2026.