Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Mongoose
Model NX 8.5
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Mongoose NX 8.5 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Mongoose OS
Rims manufacturerMavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Torsion
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Mongoose NX 8.5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.5

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Polished
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsMongoose Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Mongoose Micro-adjust


Mongoose NX 8.5 bike review

Mongoose produced the NX 8.5 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,630.00.
NX 8.5 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Mongoose Mountain bike NX 8.5 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polished and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers braking system and Front: Mongoose OS, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Kore Torsion high strength material is used on the handlebar of this NX 8.5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 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 Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.