GT LIGHTNING 1998 VS Mongoose FIREBALL 26 2011 specs comparison
GT Lightning
General InfosModel | Lightning |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ball-burnished |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor KevlarFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar |
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 | Q and R Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec 6061 |
Handlebar extender | GT Cut Weld |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DX2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
GT Lightning Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of GT Lightning
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 27.8 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Mongoose Fireball 26
General InfosModel | Fireball 26 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - white-Blue |
Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.3 (inches) Kenda K-905 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Promax Alloy LeversTektro Novela Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann Taurus 2000 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Rigid Frame |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose 31.8 Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel Ahead |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36T TeethSR Duro Octalink |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth7-speed |
Mongoose Fireball 26 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM SX4 |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRST Dirt-T |
Other Specs of Mongoose Fireball 26
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Mongoose Jump Style |
Seat post extension | Mongoose Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Lightning bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Lightning Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose Fireball 26 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Fireball 26 Mountain bike here