Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Mongoose Alta SX
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $599.00
- Sizes
- 13", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 22"
- Colors
- Cobalt blue, matte ice graphite, polished
- Archive ID
- 65919
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Mongoose C(a)2 |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano STX/Alivio |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano AceraX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-71S, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Mongoose 2.5-finger levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Mongoose sealed |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Saddle | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 30.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya GP-710, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Hanz, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Franz |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.