VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Iron Horse MT 500 Sus

Velopedia Archive ID 32327

Overview

Model year1995
BrandIron Horse
ModelMT 500 Sus
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID32327
Original MSRP$899.95
ColorsMetallic red,silver/beige
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
Weight26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted, oversize
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-934 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA 2
HandlebarSameness MB-268-L alloy
Handlebar extensionsLee Chi SBD-08
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock
SeatpostKalloy SP-248

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsFront: Bontrager BCX-2, Rear: Bontrager BCX-3, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 14, 2026.