Iron Horse MT 500 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Iron Horse |
| Model | MT 500 |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer SmokeFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC LeversShimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Bontrager BCX-3Front: Bontrager BCX-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted OversizeChromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Sameness MB-268-L Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA 2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG30 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Iron Horse MT 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX-RC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownTange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange 828 |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MT 500
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Metallic red- silver and beige |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-934 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
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Iron Horse produced the MT 500 bike in 1995 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 Metallic red and silver and beige .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Bontrager BCX-2, Rear: Bontrager BCX-3, 32-hole. Iron Horse equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Iron Horse used Chromoly, double-butted, oversize material for the frame. Sameness MB-268-L alloy 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 STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG30 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Iron Horse, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.