VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Mongoose Rockadile

Velopedia Archive ID 52711

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMongoose
ModelRockadile
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID52711
Original MSRP$679.00
ColorsPolished, red
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 22"
Weight26.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialMongoose C(A)2 aluminum array
ForkMongoose
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

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 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm 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 ST-2
HandlebarMongoose alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMongoose Sure Lock alloy
SaddleMongoose dual density
SeatpostMongoose alloy micro-adjust, 30.6 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 tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1054 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

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