Ionic E3 Expert (02) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Ionic
Model E3 Expert (02)
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Ionic E3 Expert (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elan 3
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec AL-PG
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset DL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya TB-700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Ionic Billy
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Ionic E3 Expert (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Ionic E3 Expert (02)

Component group setsGrip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT
Available colors - Azure blue
- blue
- blue and green Chameleon
- blue and red Chameleon
- blue and yellow Chameleon
- gloss black
- green
- olive and red Chameleon
- orange
- red
- silver star
- Smoke and Fire Chameleon
- white
- yellow
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Ionic Titanium


Ionic E3 Expert (02) bike review

Ionic produced the E3 Expert (02) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,525.00.
E3 Expert (02) bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Ionic Mountain bike E3 Expert (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Azure blue, blue, blue and green Chameleon, blue and red Chameleon, blue and yellow Chameleon, gloss black, green, olive and red Chameleon, orange, red, silver star, Smoke and Fire Chameleon, white and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. Ionic equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Ionic used Easton Elan 3 material for the frame. Titec Enduro 141 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this E3 Expert (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec AL-PG.
For the smoothest biking experience Ionic Billy, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Taya TB-700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Ionic, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 9.0 gear shift levers.