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1998 Ionic E3 CX (01)

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

Original MSRP
$3,425.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Azure 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
Archive ID
79645
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Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetIonic Billy, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN92, 107mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainTaya TB-700, 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 Enduro 141
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTitec AL-PG
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostIonic titanium, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic X517, 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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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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