ProFlex BEAST GDT 1997 VS Mongoose NX 8.5 1998 specs comparison

ProFlex Beast GDT
General InfosModel | Beast GDT |
Manufacturer | ProFlex |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Navy blue and green fade |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Race-Line LeversMagura Hydraulic HS11 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Girvin |
Handlebar stem details | Girvin Reversible Forged |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSugino Impel 500 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
ProFlex Beast GDT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Girvin Linkage CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Girvin AL With ODS Coil Over Oil |
Other Specs of ProFlex Beast GDT
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelGirvin GDT Coil Over Oil |
Saddle seat | Vetta Torino |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-264 |

Mongoose NX 8.5
General InfosModel | NX 8.5 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red-Polished |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Mongoose OS |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedAluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Torsion |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SE-1 |
Gearing Specifications
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 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.5
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelRock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, ProFlex provided us with the latest version of its Beast GDT bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of ProFlex Beast GDT Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose NX 8.5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose NX 8.5 Mountain bike here