Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 VS Marin ALCHEMIST 4.8 2009 specs comparison

Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 comparison online with competitors

Mongoose NX 8.5

General Infos
Model NX 8.5
Manufacturer Mongoose
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - red
-Polished
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 manufacturerMavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Torsion
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.5

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsMongoose 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


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Marin Alchemist 4.8

General Infos
Model Alchemist 4.8
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Dark Gray Anodized
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossRide Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossRide Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150LX
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox SID

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.8

Component group setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP2
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Race SL
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


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