Mongoose RX 5.3 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Mongoose
Model RX 5.3
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Mongoose RX 5.3 Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 62 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RSX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Sealed

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 24 Teeth
7-speed

Mongoose RX 5.3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano RX-100 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
6061-T6 Aluminum
Fork typeMongoose

Other Specs of Mongoose RX 5.3

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals details Aluminum With Clips & Straps
Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMongoose
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Mongoose RX 5.3 bike review

Mongoose produced the RX 5.3 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $796.00.
RX 5.3 bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters) and 62 cm (centimeters).
Mongoose Road RX 5.3 can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Kenda tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 32-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used 7000 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RX 5.3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.