Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 VS Rocky Mountain RM9 2002 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 |
Rocky Mountain RM9
General Infos| Model | RM9 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 24 X 2.70 (inches) Maxxis High Roller Front: 26 X 2.70 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 24 (inches) Wheels Front: 26 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: RMB Thru Alxe Front: RMB QR20 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Double Wide |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton RAD |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face DH |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Pig DH With Hopey Steering Damper) |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-59 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Race Face Taperlock ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face North Shore DH |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain RM9 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 8.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Shiver DC |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain RM9
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M646 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 9.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla RC |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k DH Custom |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Titec Knock DH |
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 Rocky Mountain RM9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain RM9 Mountain bike here