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1998 Iron Horse ARS 7.0

Velopedia Archive ID 70147

Overview

Model year1998
BrandIron Horse
ModelARS 7.0
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70147
Original MSRP$1,150.00
ColorsMatte cream/polished, polished
Sizes16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 112mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsIron Horse clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STC
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp
SeatpostTahoma DP 310, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.