Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 79645
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Ionic |
| Model | E3 CX (01) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 79645 |
| Original MSRP | $3,425.00 |
| 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 |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Easton Elan 3 |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano XTR |
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| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise |
| Crankset | Ionic Billy, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN92, 107mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Taya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
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| Handlebar | Titec Enduro 141 |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Titec AL-PG |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Ionic titanium, 26.8mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano XTR |
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| Rims | Mavic X517, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 565.1 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.