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

It was released in 1998 and costs $3,000 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 35 pounds.

Components

The Ion Max comes with ESP 9.0 and Shimano Deore XT components, including a Titec DH stem, a threadless Aheadset DL headset and grip-shift ESP 9.0 shifters.

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

Drivetrain

The Ion Max has 8 speeds and has an ESP 9.0 derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with IRC Missile tires (26in x 2.25in) and Mavic X517 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $3,000
Year 1998
Alt. Names IonMax, Ion Max