Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Ionic E3 Expert (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 74290

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Ionic
Model	E3 Expert (02)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	74290
Original MSRP	$2,525.00
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

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Easton Elan 3
Fork	Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Grip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Crankset	Ionic Billy, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 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

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DL
Handlebar	Titec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Titec AL-PG
Saddle	Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost	Ionic titanium, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	565.1 mm
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 29, 2026.