VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Mongoose RM 1.0

Velopedia Archive ID 68411

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMongoose
ModelRM 1.0
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID68411
Original MSRP$1,999.00
ColorsMercury silver
Sizes50 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkKinesis
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Mongoose sealed
HandlebarMongoose 8 position
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemMongoose aluminum TIG
SaddleSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostMongoose Ultralite, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic CXP 30, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Hutchinson
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase989 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.