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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Kenda |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted7000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Sealed |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth7-speed |
Mongoose RX 5.3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano RX-100 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX SS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Fork type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose RX 5.3
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum With Clips & StrapsPlatform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Mongoose RX 5.3 picture
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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.