Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Mongoose VRS 1.0

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,000.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Blue
Archive ID
60314

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockRock Shox Deluxe, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio A-brake brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2-E
HandlebarMongoose Comp Series
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemMongoose TSS
SaddleMongoose Comfort
SeatpostMongoose alloy micro-adjust, 31.4 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano AceraX
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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