Iron Horse ARS 6.8 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Iron Horse
Model ARS 6.8
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Iron Horse ARS 6.8 Parts   
Available Sizes - 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Iron Horse ARS 6.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of Iron Horse ARS 6.8

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Carribean Blue and brushed silver
- Mango and brushed silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-964A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust


Iron Horse ARS 6.8 bike review

Iron Horse produced the ARS 6.8 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $829.95.
ARS 6.8 bike is available in many sizes such as 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Iron Horse Mountain bike ARS 6.8 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Carribean Blue and brushed silver and Mango and brushed silver .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138, 32-hole. Iron Horse equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system and Front: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Iron Horse used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Kalloy aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ARS 6.8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Iron Horse, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.