Mongoose Alta SX 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Mongoose
Model Alta SX
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Mongoose Alta SX Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)
- 13 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Franz
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Hanz
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Mongoose 2.5-finger Levers
Shimano AceraX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX
Front: Mongoose Vector Pull
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsMongoose C2
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMongoose Comfort Rise
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Mongoose Sealed

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Mongoose Alta SX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Mongoose Alta SX

Component group setsShimano STX and Alivio
Available colors - Cobalt blue
- matte ice graphite
- polished
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMongoose Comfort
Seat post extension 30.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust


Mongoose Alta SX bike review

Mongoose produced the Alta SX bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.00.
Alta SX bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Mongoose Mountain bike Alta SX can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cobalt blue, matte ice graphite and polished .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Hanz tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 32-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Mongoose 2.5-finger levers braking system and Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Mongoose C2 material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alta SX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose Comfort Rise.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-71S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.