Iron Horse DS 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Iron Horse |
| Model | DS |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Iron Horse DS Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Formula OV 31 Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB SpeedMaster |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Oversize7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Iron Horse DS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Iron Horse DS
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Maroon and black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelRST 22 |
| Saddle seat | Iron Horse Racing |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Iron Horse DS bike review
Iron Horse produced the DS bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.00.DS bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Iron Horse Mountain bike DS can be found in a few colors, among these colors Maroon and black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole. Iron Horse equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Formula OV 31 Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Iron Horse used 7005 aluminum, oversize material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this DS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 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.