Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 49073
| Model year | 2000 |
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| Brand | Iron Horse |
| Model | Desperado (01) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 49073 |
| Original MSRP | $429.95 |
| Colors | Blue/Black, Polished/Black, Red/Black |
| Sizes | 15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Jett, 2.5" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | SRAM Centera |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Acera top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | SR MD300, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | VP BB-BC55P |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-992S |
| Brakes | Lee Chi IV-101 brakes, Lee Chi IL-74T levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS |
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| Handlebar | Hsin Lung aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | Velo VL-1011 |
| Seatpost | Hsin Lung SP-56, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano RM-40 |
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| Rims | Sun Rims AT18, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" Kenda Krusher |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 579.1 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.