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1999 Ionic E3-Team Issue

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

Original MSRP
$2,956.00
Archive ID
89701
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Elan w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Carbon, 2.75" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR top-swing
Rear DerailleurSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
CranksetIonic Billy XC, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN91
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, SRAM ESP 9.0 SL levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarTitec PG titanium
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleSelle Italia Flite, titanium rails
SeatpostThomson Elite

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Ringle Son of Bubba, Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8
RimsSun Rims 0 XC Lite, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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