Mongoose NX 8.3 1998 VS GT RTS-2 1996 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 LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-buttedAluminum |
| 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 TeethShimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum 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) TravelRock Shox Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Micro-adjust |
GT RTS-2
General Infos| Model | RTS-2 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Brushed |
| Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
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 | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted7000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | GT Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Onza Raw |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
GT RTS-2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of GT RTS-2
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) TravelNoleen |
| Saddle seat | Manganese RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-246 |
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 GT RTS-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT RTS-2 Mountain bike here