Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 VS Giant XTC DS2 1999 specs comparison
Mongoose NX 8.5
General Infos| Model | NX 8.5 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -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 SD-2.0 L Levers Avid 1D-10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic 217 SUP |
| 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 | Kore Torsion |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1 |
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 Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.5 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 Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.5
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Giant XtC DS2
General Infos| Model | XtC DS2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue Wonder and Black |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Alloy Direct Pull Levers Dia-Compe 758 Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedMaster |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Giant SL CU92 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec HF 141 Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Titec Shorties |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Lil' AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange TG Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Tange Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XtC DS2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou SX E |
Other Specs of Giant XtC DS2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Double-sided MTB Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Fox Air Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST.XCZ |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its NX 8.5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose NX 8.5 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant XtC DS2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC DS2 Mountain bike here
