Specialized S-WORKS C3 FSR 1997 VS Mongoose NX 8.1 1998 specs comparison

Specialized S-Works C3 FSR
General InfosModel | S-Works C3 FSR |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Natural |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Specialized Team Master Team Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Team Control Team |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: SBC Stout Suspension Hub |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted Ritchey WCS Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | C3 RTM Carbon and aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | S-Works Thermobar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | SBC M2 Metal Matrix Composite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth S-Works Strongarm |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized S-Works C3 FSR Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou FS Ti |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works C3 FSR
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Alps-R1 Piggy Back |
Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Specialized Prolong Evolution CK |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |

Mongoose NX 8.1
General InfosModel | NX 8.1 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- green - polished -Blue |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Edge |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Mongoose OS |
Rims manufacturer | Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
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 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose NX 8.1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Mongoose NX 8.1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Mongoose |
Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its S-Works C3 FSR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized S-Works C3 FSR Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose NX 8.1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose NX 8.1 Mountain bike here