Mongoose DX 6.5 1998 VS Kona EXPLOSIF 1999 specs comparison
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Mongoose DX 6.5
General InfosModel | DX 6.5 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-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 | 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 | Not Available |
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 6.5 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 6.5
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 |
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Kona Explosif
General InfosModel | Explosif |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Phantom Grey and Bomber Red |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Slick Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid Arch Rival 40 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Ritchey Pro S |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic X221S |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey ForceLite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Explosif Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 2.75 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Kona Explosif
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and XT |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Sport |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG Comp Belair |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Interloc Quad II |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its DX 6.5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose DX 6.5 Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Explosif manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Explosif Mountain bike here