Mongoose NX 8.1 (02) 1999 VS Giant VT 3 2005 specs comparison

Mongoose NX 8.1 (02)

General Infos

Model	NX 8.1 (02)
Manufacturer	Mongoose
Year of production	1999
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Color choice	-Wired Amarillo
Sizes	- Large - medium - small
Sizes	- Large - medium - small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-381A Levers Tektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Mongoose OS
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Mongoose Comp Series 6061
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Mongoose
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

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 Alivio
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Mongoose NX 8.1 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	2.75 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Spyder

Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.1 (02)

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	3.5 (inches) Travel Fast Trax Coil Over
Saddle seat	Mongoose Beast
Seat post extension	Mongoose Micro-adjust

Giant VT 3

General Infos

Model	VT 3
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Charcoal and Silver -Silver and Team Blue
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid FR-1 Levers Avid CPS Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluxx SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Giant VT 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Manitou Black Comp

Other Specs of Giant VT 3

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Time ATAC Alium
Rear shock absorber	5 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Manitou Swinger Air SPV
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50