Mongoose DX 5.3 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | DX 5.3 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Mongoose DX 5.3 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Franz Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Hanz |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Oversized Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Mongoose Sealed |
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 | 24/34/42 Teeth SR XR17 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose DX 5.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 1.8 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Jett C |
Other Specs of Mongoose DX 5.3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Carbon Blue - Fusion Orange |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
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Mongoose produced the DX 5.3 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $439.99.
DX 5.3 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Mongoose Mountain bike DX 5.3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Carbon Blue and Fusion Orange .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Hanz tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers braking system and Mongoose OS hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Chromoly, oversized material for the frame. Mongoose high strength material is used on the handlebar of this DX 5.3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR17, 24/34/42 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 Alivio RapidFire SL gear shift levers.
