Mongoose DX 5.3 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | DX 5.3 |
| First production | 1998 |
| 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 | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Mongoose Aluminum Levers Mongoose Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Mongoose OS |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless 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 | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose DX 5.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of Mongoose DX 5.3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Matte graphite - yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose |
| Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
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Mongoose DX 5.3 bike review
Mongoose produced the DX 5.3 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $415.00.
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 Matte graphite and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Mongoose tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 32-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Mongoose linear-pull brakes, Mongoose aluminum levers braking system and Front: Mongoose OS, Rear: Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Mongoose Comp 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 Shimano AceraX, 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 STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.