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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 FranzFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Hanz |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Mongoose 2.5-finger LeversShimano AceraX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraXFront: Mongoose Vector Pull |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Mongoose C2 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Mongoose Sealed |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Mongoose Alta SX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
Other Specs of Mongoose Alta SX
| Component group sets | Shimano STX and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Cobalt blue- matte ice graphite- polished |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 30.6 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Alloy Micro-adjust |
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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.