Iron Horse ARS 8.0 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Iron Horse |
| Model | ARS 8.0 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Iron Horse ARS 8.0 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)- 15 (inches)- 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) Maxxis Skelter KevlarFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Helter Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Real LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Ringle Son Of Bubba |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Reaction With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.5 (inches) RiseAzonic World Force |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Azonic ORC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano Deore LX |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Iron Horse ARS 8.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou X-Vert |
Other Specs of Iron Horse ARS 8.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Mango |
| Weight | 24.0 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |
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Iron Horse ARS 8.0 bike review
Iron Horse produced the ARS 8.0 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,249.00.ARS 8.0 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Iron Horse Mountain bike ARS 8.0 can be found in one single color which is Mango.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Helter kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole. Iron Horse equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Real levers braking system and Front: Ringle Son of Bubba, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Iron Horse used Easton Reaction with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Azonic World Force, 1.5" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ARS 8.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Azonic ORC.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Iron Horse, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.