Mongoose DX 5.3 1998 VS Raleigh F-500 1999 specs comparison
Mongoose DX 5.3
General Infos| Model | DX 5.3 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- yellow -Matte graphite |
| 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 | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Mongoose Aluminum Levers Mongoose Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless 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 | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose DX 5.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of Mongoose DX 5.3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose |
| Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Raleigh F-500
General Infos| Model | F-500 |
| Manufacturer | Raleigh |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Stealth Black -Brite White |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Continental Town & Country |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexave Front: Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 117.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Raleigh F-500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Nexave Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett T2 |
Other Specs of Raleigh F-500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-950A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (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 Raleigh F-500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh F-500 Mountain bike here