VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Mongoose Amplifier 2 Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 51840

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMongoose
ModelAmplifier 2 Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID51840
Original MSRP$1,259.00
ColorsAnodized blue/polished alloy
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight26 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMongoose alloy w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano AceraX M-System brakes, Mongoose 2-finger alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
HandlebarMongoose DH alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMongoose Sure Lock alloy
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock
SeatpostMongoose alloy micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Viper, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Cobra
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1082 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.