VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Mongoose Comp SX

Velopedia Archive ID 69032

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMongoose
ModelComp SX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID69032
Original MSRP$1,250.00
ColorsBlue
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetWhite Industries Expert, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMongoose clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2-E
HandlebarMongoose Pro Series
Handlebar extensionsMongoose
StemMongoose TSS
SaddleSelle Italia Future
SeatpostMongoose Ultralite, 30.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube585 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1058 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.