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1997 Ionic E3.XC-Custom

Velopedia Archive ID 60322

Overview

Model year1997
BrandIonic
ModelE3.XC-Custom
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID60322
Original MSRP$2,899.00
ColorsBlue, custom, orange, polished
Sizes17", 18.5", 20"
Weight21.5 lb

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

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.