Dirt Research HOT SPRINGS (01) 1997 VS Mongoose DX 5.3 1998 specs comparison

Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)

General Infos

Model	Hot Springs (01)
Manufacturer	Dirt Research
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- sea green -Light titanium
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches)
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Alivio Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims DW 6000
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Dirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Dirt Research
Handlebar stem details	Dirt Research
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Shimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed

Dirt Research Hot Springs (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Triple-clamp
Fork type	Ballistic XL460

Other Specs of Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Dirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Dirt Research Racing
Seat post extension	26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Dirt Research

Mongoose DX 5.3

General Infos

Model	DX 5.3
Manufacturer	Mongoose
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- yellow -Matte graphite
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Mongoose Aluminum Levers Mongoose Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Mongoose OS
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Mongoose Comp
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Mongoose
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX
Gear shift levers	Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed

Mongoose DX 5.3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Mongoose DX 5.3

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Resin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Mongoose
Seat post extension	Mongoose Micro-adjust