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1998 Ionic Ion Max (01)

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

Original MSRP
$3,000.00
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
77653
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert R
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockRock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupGrip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetIonic Billy DH, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 107mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainTaya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DL
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTitec DH
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostThomson Elite, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.25" IRC Missile
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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