Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 VS Santa Cruz SUPER 8 1998 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 |
Santa Cruz Super 8
General Infos| Model | Super 8 |
| Manufacturer | Santa Cruz |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Sid Blue - lime green - metallic green - orange - polished - red - white - yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) IRC Kujo Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Hayes and Hugi |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Azonic |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 46 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Santa Cruz Super 8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device Mountain Race Products DH-1 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Boxxer Pro |
Other Specs of Santa Cruz Super 8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 7.5 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla RX |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Titec Aluminum |
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 Santa Cruz Super 8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Santa Cruz Super 8 Mountain bike here