VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Mongoose Pro SX

Velopedia Archive ID 63677

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMongoose
ModelPro SX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID63677
Original MSRP$1,750.00
ColorsFerrari red
Sizes15", 18", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTange Prestige chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetWhite Industries Expert, 22/32/42 teeth
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMongoose clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar extensionsMongoose
StemTitec T-Slot chromoly
SaddleSelle Italia Future
SeatpostMongoose Ultralite, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Hutchinson
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 26, 2026.