Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 VS Mongoose DX 10.9 1999 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XCS
General InfosModel | Vail XCS |
Manufacturer | Sampson |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Sampson Tapered Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Sampson S Class |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSampson S Class |
Gear shift levers | Sachs Wavey |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Sachs Neos |
Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs Quarz |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS
Component group sets | Sachs Neos |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle Bassano Vuelta |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Uno |

Mongoose DX 10.9
General InfosModel | DX 10.9 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Slick Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax |
Rims manufacturer | 26-hole and 28-holeMavic Crossmax |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec PG Titanium |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Fat Head Titanium |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit DL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XTR M952 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Mongoose DX 10.9 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid SL |
Other Specs of Mongoose DX 10.9
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M747 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Sampson provided us with the latest version of its Vail XCS bike manual
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- Get your Mongoose DX 10.9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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