Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 VS Marin B-17 2000 specs comparison
Mongoose VRS 5.0
General Infos| Model | VRS 5.0 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| 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) Hutchinson |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Pro Series |
| Handlebar extender | Mongoose |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose TSS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth White Industries Expert |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose VRS 5.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy DH |
Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 5.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Ultralite |
Marin B-17
General Infos| Model | B-17 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Fireball with Denim |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Tioga Factory DH |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Alloy Levers Ovation Comp Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Ovation Pro Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Ritchey Rock Comp OCR Front: Ritchey Rock Comp |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Ovation 6000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ovation DH Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Marin CNC |
| Headset size | Tange-Seiki STE |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Ovation Cold Forged |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Centera |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin B-17 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel In-Sync 566DH |
Other Specs of Marin B-17
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | Tioga Multi-Control XL |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Marin Comp |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its VRS 5.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose VRS 5.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Marin B-17 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin B-17 Mountain bike here