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1996 Mongoose Alta

Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$559.00
Sizes
14", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 22"
Colors
Brushed, green
Weight
27
Archive ID
51590
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame MaterialMongoose C(A)2 aluminum array
ForkMongoose
Fork MaterialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front DerailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketYST, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMongoose alloy

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 2-finger alloy levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" Mongoose Sealed
HandlebarMongoose alloy
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemMongoose Sport rise, chromoly
SaddleMongoose dual density
SeatpostMongoose alloy micro-adjust, 30.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Mongoose MTB blackwall
Wheel Size26" wheels

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