VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Mongoose Hill Topper SX

Velopedia Archive ID 62806

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMongoose
ModelHill Topper SX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62806
Original MSRP$589.00
ColorsMatte silver, mercury silver
Sizes15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialMongoose Cfa
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2-E
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMongoose TSS
SaddleMongoose Comfort
SeatpostMongoose alloy micro-adjust, 26.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Hanz, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Franz
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1052 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 25, 2026.