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1997 Ionic Ion-DH-Team

Velopedia Archive ID 62564

Overview

Model year1997
BrandIonic
ModelIon-DH-Team
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID62564
Original MSRP$2,625.00
ColorsCustom, orange, polished
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight30 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRST Mozo XL
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-4, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetIonic Billy, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec DH
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostThomson one-piece, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 121 SUP CD, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.35" IRC Missile
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake38.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.