Mongoose ALTA SX 1997 VS Ionic STEELHEAD EXPERT 2000 specs comparison

Mongoose Alta SX

General Infos

Model	Alta SX
Manufacturer	Mongoose
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- matte ice graphite - polished -Cobalt blue
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 22 (inches)
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Franz Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Hanz
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Mongoose 2.5-finger Levers Shimano AceraX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano AceraX Front: Mongoose Vector Pull
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Mongoose C2
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Mongoose Comfort Rise
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Mongoose Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
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 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Mongoose Alta SX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Mongoose Alta SX

Component group sets	Shimano STX and Alivio
Pedals details	Resin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Mongoose Comfort
Seat post extension	30.6 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust

Ionic Steelhead Expert

General Infos

Model	Steelhead Expert
Manufacturer	Ionic
Year of production	2000
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Color choice	- Metallic Pearl Green - Orange -Silver
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.125 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rolf
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Rolf Dolomite
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Reynolds 853
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 Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Ionic Billy XC
Gear shift levers	SRAM 9.0 SL
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Ionic Steelhead Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM 9.0 SL Short Cage
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC

Other Specs of Ionic Steelhead Expert

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SDG Comp Belair
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite