Iron Horse MT 500 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Iron Horse
Model MT 500
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Iron Horse MT 500 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionLeadtec
Handlebar extenderTsan Ming TMA 503
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Iron Horse MT 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Semi-sloping Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Iron Horse MT 500

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX
Available colors - Root Beer
- Satin red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-253
Seat post extension 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


Iron Horse MT 500 bike review

Iron Horse produced the MT 500 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $699.95.
MT 500 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 MT 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Root Beer and Satin red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR18, 32-hole. Iron Horse equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Iron Horse used Chromoly, double-butted, oversize material for the frame. Leadtec high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MT 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 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 Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.