Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 58066
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Alta SX |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 58066 |
| Original MSRP | $749.00 |
| Colors | Brushed, dark blue |
| Sizes | 14", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 22" |
| Weight | 27.4 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Mongoose C(A)2 aluminum array |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Alivio |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | YST, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Mongoose alloy |
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 2-finger alloy levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Mongoose Sealed |
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| Handlebar | Mongoose alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose Sport rise, chromoly |
| Saddle | Mongoose dual density |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 30.6 mm diameter |
| Rims | Araya GP-710, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Mongoose MTB blackwall |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 570 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.