Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 VS Specialized GOUND CONTROL FSR ELITE 1998 specs comparison

Mongoose VRS 5.0
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT 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 TeethWhite Industries Expert |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose VRS 5.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
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) TravelRock Shox Super Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Ultralite |

Specialized Gound Control FSR Elite
General InfosModel | Gound Control FSR Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team red |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Team Master CompFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Team Control Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Specialized Superfly Stout With Aluminum Skraxle |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeRitchey Logic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized MAX |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Special Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Expert |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Specialized Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSpecialized Son Of Strong Arm |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Gound Control FSR Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Answer Manitou X-Vert R |
Other Specs of Specialized Gound Control FSR Elite
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | Specialized Prolong Revolution Carbotech |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Logic Expert |
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
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