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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Ionic Ion Bomber (01)
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,300.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small
- Colors
- Azure blue, blue, blue/grenn Chameleon, blue/red Chameleon, blue/yellow Chameleon, custom, gloss white, green, olive/red Chameleon, orange, red, silver Star, Smoke/Fire Chameleon, white, yellow
- Archive ID
- 72298
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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou X-Vert |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Grip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| 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 | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 107mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Taya, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Titec Enduro Hell Bent |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Titec DH |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 31.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X138, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.125" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.