Ionic Steelhead XT 2000 Technical specs and features

Brand Ionic
Model Steelhead XT
First production 2000
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Ionic Steelhead XT Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.125 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Bontrager Race
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Big AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Ionic Steelhead XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Ionic Steelhead XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Silver
- Orange
- Metallic Pearl Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager FS Race
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec Aluminum


Ionic Steelhead XT bike review

Ionic produced the Steelhead XT bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.00.
Steelhead XT bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21.5 (inches).
Ionic Mountain bike Steelhead XT can be found in a few colors, among these colors Silver, Orange and Metallic Pearl Green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.125" IRC Mythos XC tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Race, 28-hole/32-hole. Ionic equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Bontrager Race hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ionic used Reynolds 853 material for the frame. Titec Enduro 141 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Steelhead XT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec Big AL.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ionic, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.