VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Mongoose IBOC Comp SX

Velopedia Archive ID 56074

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMongoose
ModelIBOC Comp SX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID56074
Original MSRP$1,479.00
ColorsPolished
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 22"
Weight25.1 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialMongoose C(A)2 aluminum array
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMongoose IBOC Pro Series w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarIBOC Pro Series alloy
Handlebar extensionsIBOC alloy
StemIBOC Pro Series alloy
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostIBOC Pro Series alloy, 30.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho K kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1054 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.