Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Mongoose Rockadile SX
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $849.00
- Sizes
- 13", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 22"
- Colors
- Polished, red
- Archive ID
- 62556
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Mongoose C(a)2 |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Pro |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX/STX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano STX, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Mongoose clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2-E |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Mongoose Comp Series |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose TSS |
| Saddle | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 30.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Edge kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Psycho TT |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.