Mongoose NX 8.1 2000 VS Balance FS-350 1997 specs comparison
Mongoose NX 8.1
General Infos| Model | NX 8.1 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Wired Teal and Black -Wired Platinum and White |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Kracken Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Calibos |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Levers Shimano V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Deore Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Lil' AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Sugino 350X |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Magnum |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Fast Trax Coil Over |
| Saddle seat | WTB Podium |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Balance FS-350
General Infos| Model | FS-350 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball burnished and green fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Balance FS-350 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Balance FS-350
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its NX 8.1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose NX 8.1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS-350 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS-350 Mountain bike here