Mongoose DX 5.3 1999 VS Alpine Designs XC-3.5 1997 specs comparison
Mongoose DX 5.3
General Infos| Model | DX 5.3 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Fusion Orange -Carbon Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Franz Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Hanz |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Oversized Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Mongoose Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SR XR17 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose DX 5.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 1.8 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett C |
Other Specs of Mongoose DX 5.3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Alpine Designs XC-3.5
General Infos| Model | XC-3.5 |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Deep blue |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Heat-treated Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Fly Uphill |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Fly Pop Top |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Wavey |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Alpine Designs XC-3.5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-3.5
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and STX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong Evolution Sport |
| Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Fly Stout Boy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its DX 5.3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose DX 5.3 Mountain bike here
- Get your Alpine Designs XC-3.5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs XC-3.5 Mountain bike here