Mongoose NX 8.1 1998 VS Iron Horse MKIII ELITE 2008 specs comparison

Mongoose NX 8.1
General InfosModel | NX 8.1 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - green- polished-Blue |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TTFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Edge |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro LeversTektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Mongoose OS |
Rims manufacturer | Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedAluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
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 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelRock Shox Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Mongoose |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Micro-adjust |

Iron Horse MKIII Elite
General InfosModel | MKIII Elite |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black Satin |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis High RollerFront: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT LeversShimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss 340 Centerlock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeDT Swiss XR 4.2D |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15/14ga. DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6069 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 Low-rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z Carbon |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Iron Horse MKIII Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Revelation 426 Dual Air |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MKIII Elite
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA70 |
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 Iron Horse MKIII Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Iron Horse MKIII Elite Mountain bike here