Ionic E3.XC-Custom 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Ionic |
| Model | E3.XC-Custom |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Ionic E3.XC-Custom Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Elan 3 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec 118 Titanium |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Titanium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN91 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/48 TeethIonic Billy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Ionic E3.XC-Custom Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
Other Specs of Ionic E3.XC-Custom
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR 950 |
| Available colors | - Blue- custom- orange- polished |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterIonic Ti-Post |
Ionic E3.XC-Custom picture
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Ionic E3.XC-Custom bike review
Ionic produced the E3.XC-Custom bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,899.00.E3.XC-Custom bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 18.5 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Ionic Mountain bike E3.XC-Custom can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue, custom, orange and polished .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Ionic equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ionic used Easton Elan 3 material for the frame. Titec 118 titanium high strength material is used on the handlebar of this E3.XC-Custom to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec Titanium.
For the smoothest biking experience Ionic Billy, 24/36/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ionic, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.