Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 79736
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Iron Horse |
| Model | ARS 6.8 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 79736 |
| Original MSRP | $829.95 |
| Colors | Carribean Blue/brushed silver, Mango/brushed silver |
| Sizes | 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | 26 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Spyder R |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 112mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-964A w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STC |
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| Handlebar | Kalloy aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SSTX, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Mavic X138, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 431.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.