Mongoose ALTA SX 1997 VS Trek 8500 2003 specs comparison
Mongoose Alta SX
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Trek Red and Platinum Silver |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Bontrager Super X Tubeless |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Tubeless |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Bontrager Race |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel FOX Float R |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
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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 Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here