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1999 Ionic E3-Team Issue

Velopedia Archive ID 89701

Overview

Model year1999
BrandIonic
ModelE3-Team Issue
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID89701
Original MSRP$2,956.00

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

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.