Mongoose VRS 3.0 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Mongoose
Model VRS 3.0
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Mongoose VRS 3.0 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMongoose Comp Series
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMongoose TSS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
White Industries Expert
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Mongoose VRS 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 3.0

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Matte ice graphite
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsMongoose Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Deluxe
Saddle seatSelle Italia Future
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust


Mongoose VRS 3.0 bike review

Mongoose produced the VRS 3.0 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,400.00.
VRS 3.0 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Mongoose Mountain bike VRS 3.0 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte ice graphite .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers braking system and Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Mongoose Comp Series high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VRS 3.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose TSS.
For the smoothest biking experience White Industries Expert, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG50 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.