Mongoose DX 5.3 1999 VS GT BACKWOODS 2000 specs comparison

Mongoose DX 5.3

General Infos

Model	DX 5.3
Manufacturer	Mongoose
Year of production	1999
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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

GT Backwoods

General Infos

Model	Backwoods
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2000
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Color choice	- Red and White -Black and Blue
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Factory XC
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Koski #2520 Power Curve Levers Formula MD-1 Front and Koski Brake Lite Pro Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Front: Real Disc
Rims manufacturer	Weinmann XC420
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7000 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Syncros 6061
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Ahead
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth SR MD360
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

GT Backwoods Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Acera Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	2.5 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of GT Backwoods

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Ritchey Logic Comp V.2
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SDG
Seat post extension	Aluminum Micro-adjust