Mongoose RX 5.5 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | RX 5.5 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Mongoose RX 5.5 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 Hutchinson Success |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RX-100 LeversShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RX-100 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 12 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted7000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Zoom |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Zoom Stage II |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Sealed |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano RX-100 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RX-100 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-speed |
Mongoose RX 5.5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano RX-100 Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RX-100 GS |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose RX 5.5
| Component group sets | Shimano RX-100 |
| Available colors | - Polished |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterMongoose Micro-adjust |
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Mongoose RX 5.5 bike review
Mongoose produced the RX 5.5 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,145.00.RX 5.5 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 5.5 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Success tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system and Shimano RX-100 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used 7000 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Zoom high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RX 5.5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Zoom Stage II.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RX-100 is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RX-100 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.