Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | NX 8.5 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Mongoose NX 8.5 Parts |
| Available 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Polished - red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| 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 |
Mongoose NX 8.5 picture
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Mongoose NX 8.5 bike review
Mongoose produced the NX 8.5 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,630.00.
NX 8.5 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Mongoose Mountain bike NX 8.5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polished and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers braking system and Front: Mongoose OS, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Kore Torsion high strength material is used on the handlebar of this NX 8.5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.