Giant VT 2 2003 VS Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 specs comparison
Giant VT 2
General Infos| Model | VT 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD 3 Levers Avid CPS Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X223 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Chun Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face ISIS SRX |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Prodigy XC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.00 (inches) - 5.00 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Psylo Race |
Other Specs of Giant VT 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Swinger Air |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec X-Wing |
Mongoose NX 8.5
General Infos| Model | NX 8.5 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Polished |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Torsion |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1 |
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 Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.5
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its VT 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant VT 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose NX 8.5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose NX 8.5 Mountain bike here