Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 77653
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Ionic |
| Model | Ion Max (01) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 77653 |
| Original MSRP | $3,000.00 |
| 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 |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou X-Vert R |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.0" travel |
| Component group | Grip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT |
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| 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 DH, 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 | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DL |
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| Handlebar | Titec Enduro Hell Bent |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Titec DH |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 31.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
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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 2.25" IRC Missile |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 569 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426.7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1092.2 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.