Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 68161
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Hill Topper |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 68161 |
| Original MSRP | $399.00 |
| Colors | Matte red, satin silver plate |
| Sizes | 15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21.5" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Mongoose Cfa |
| Fork | Mongoose |
| Fork material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano STX |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Mongoose 2.5-finger levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Mongoose sealed |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Saddle | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 26.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX |
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| Rims | Araya GP-710, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Dual Sport |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 575 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1052 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.