The 1998 Ionic Ion is a full-suspension mountain bike with an aluminum Rock Shox Deluxe frame. The frame comes in colors like red, blue and green.

It was released in 1998. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds.

Components

The Ion comes with ESP and Shimano Deore components, including a Titec DH stem, a threadless, Chris King NoThreadSet Aheadset headset and grip-shift ESP shifters.

The Rock Shox and Answer Manitou X-Vert fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The Ion has 8 speeds and has an ESP derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with IRC tires (26in x NaN) and Spinergy rev-X-roks DH Mavic rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
Year 1998
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