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1999 Ionic Steelhead-Expert

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

Original MSRP
$1,754.00
Archive ID
89451
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds 853
ForkAnswer Manitou SX-R, 3.15" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 9.0
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear DerailleurSRAM ESP 9.0
CranksetIonic Billy XC, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano Deore XT
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, SRAM ESP 9.0 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DL
HandlebarTitec T141
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleSelle Italia Flite, titanium rails
SeatpostThomson Elite

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith 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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