Giant XTC DS1 1999 VS Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 specs comparison

Giant XtC DS1
General InfosModel | XtC DS1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Yellow and Black |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB Racing Raptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversFormula Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X223 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedGiant SL CU92 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec HF 141 Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Titec Shorties |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Lil' AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange TG Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Tange Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Giant XtC DS1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant XtC DS1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelFox Air Vanilla |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.XCZ |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Mongoose VRS 5.0
General InfosModel | VRS 5.0 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Polished |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Pro Series |
Handlebar extender | Mongoose |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose TSS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethWhite Industries Expert |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose VRS 5.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy DH |
Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 5.0
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Super Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Ultralite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its XtC DS1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant XtC DS1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose VRS 5.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose VRS 5.0 Mountain bike here