Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | VRS 5.0 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Mongoose VRS 5.0 Parts |
| Available 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Polished |
| Weight | Not Available |
| 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 |
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Mongoose VRS 5.0 bike review
Mongoose produced the VRS 5.0 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,500.00.
VRS 5.0 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Mongoose Mountain bike VRS 5.0 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Hutchinson tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Mongoose Pro Series high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VRS 5.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose TSS.
For the smoothest biking experience White Industries Expert, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.