Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 65919
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Alta SX |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 65919 |
| Original MSRP | $599.00 |
| Colors | Cobalt blue, matte ice graphite, polished |
| Sizes | 13", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 22" |
| 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 |
| 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 | Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Mongoose 2.5-finger levers |
|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Top tube | 570 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.