Mongoose ALTA SX 1997 VS Norco XFR 3 2011 specs comparison

Mongoose Alta SX
General InfosModel | Alta SX |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 |

Norco XFR 3
General InfosModel | XFR 3 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte Charcoal |
Sizes |
- 14.5. 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Continental Double Fighter II |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro 360A Levers Hayes MX4 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore FH-M525 Disc Front: Formula DC20 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Double Wall Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Norco Riser Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Norco |
Headset size | FSA No.11N Semi-cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7420ST |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth FSA Dyna Drive |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco XFR 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus FD-M191 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.4 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour NVX |
Other Specs of Norco XFR 3
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Body With Steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Norco Urban Stealth |
Seat post extension | Norco |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its Alta SX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose Alta SX Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco XFR 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco XFR 3 Mountain bike here