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1997 Ionic E3.XC-Custom

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,899.00
Sizes
17", 18.5", 20"
Colors
Blue, custom, orange, polished
Weight
21.5
Archive ID
60322
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Elan 3
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetIonic Billy, 24/36/48 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN91, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarTitec 118 titanium
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTitec Titanium
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostIonic Ti-Post, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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