Mongoose NX 8.3 1998 VS Giant VT 1 2005 specs comparison
Mongoose NX 8.3
General Infos| Model | NX 8.3 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| 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 Teeth Shimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Giant VT 1
General Infos| Model | VT 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue and Silver |
| 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 SL UST |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Mavic Crossmax SL UST Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Manitou Minute 1:00 |
Other Specs of Giant VT 1
| 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 Micro-adjust Carbon Fiber |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its NX 8.3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose NX 8.3 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 1 Mountain bike here