Mongoose DX 5.3 1999 VS Univega ALPINA 500 1998 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 |
Univega Alpina 500
General Infos| Model | Alpina 500 |
| Manufacturer | Univega |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Race Red -Race Black |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Multi-terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-378A Levers Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Alpina Race-Lite Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H94 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 250 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-4.0 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Univega Alpina 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Aluminum Crown Chromoly and aluminum |
| Fork type | RST 260 |
Other Specs of Univega Alpina 500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Univega Alpina 500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Univega Alpina 500 Mountain bike here