VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Ionic E3 Bully

Velopedia Archive ID 76532

Overview

Model year1998
BrandIonic
ModelE3 Bully
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID76532
Original MSRP$1,650.00
ColorsAzure blue, blue, blue/green Chameleon, blue/red Chameleon, blue/yellow Chameleon, gloss black, green, olive/red Chameleon, orange, red, silver star, Smoke/Fire Chameleon, white, yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elan 3
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift ESP 700/Shimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainTaya, 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 Aheadset Kontak SA
HandlebarTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec AL-PG
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostTitec aluminum, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy 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 center424.9 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.