Roland BIG BEND 1997 VS Ionic STEELHEAD-XT 1999 specs comparison
Roland Big Bend
General Infos| Model | Big Bend |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Matte blue |
| Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
| Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro LeversShimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40Front: Roland |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeNorth Star Comp |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Roland Competition |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Roland Competition |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Roland |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Roland Big Bend Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Roland Big Bend
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | MTB |
| Seat post extension | Roland Micro-adjust |
Ionic Steelhead-XT
General Infos| Model | Steelhead-XT |
| Manufacturer | Ionic |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Not found |
| Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec T141 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Ionic Steelhead-XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX E |
Other Specs of Ionic Steelhead-XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | Titec Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Roland provided us with the latest version of its Big Bend bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Roland Big Bend Mountain bike here
- Get your Ionic Steelhead-XT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ionic Steelhead-XT Mountain bike here