Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 51694
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Iron Horse |
| Model | MT 500 Suspension |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 51694 |
| Original MSRP | $899.95 |
| Colors | Root Beer, Satin red |
| Sizes | 15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | 27 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
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| Frame material | Chromoly, double-butted, oversize |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX/STX |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-946 |
| Brakes | Shimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
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| Handlebar | Leadtec |
| Handlebar extensions | Tsan Ming TMA 503 |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | Velo VL-253 |
| Seatpost | Tahoma DP 310, 26.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Sun Metal CR18, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.