Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2005 Iron Horse MKIII Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 93571

Overview

Model year	2005
Brand	Iron Horse
Model	MKIII Expert
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	93571
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum, butted
Fork	Rock Shox Pike Team, 95 - 140mm adjustable travel
Fork material	Dual
Rear shock	Progressive 5th Element Air, 5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	SRAM X.9
Front derailleur	Shimano Hone
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.9
Crankset	FSA, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	FSA Mega EXO
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Crank Brothers Candy

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes HFX-9 Carbon Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC rear brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" FSA Orbit Z
Handlebar	Easton EA50
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Easton EA50
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Nisene, Ti rails
Seatpost	Easton EA50

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: WTB Laser Disc, Rear: WTB Laser Disc Lite
Rims	Mavic XM 317
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition stainless steel, double-butted
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Maxxis Hansventure
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1082 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.