Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Mongoose Road (02)
Road/sport bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $725.00
- Sizes
- 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm
- Colors
- Cobalt blue
- Archive ID
- 65298
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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly |
| Fork | Mongoose |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RSX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Mongoose sealed |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Mongoose 8 position |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Chromoly |
| Saddle | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 26.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano RSX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic MA-2, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 25c Hutchinson |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.