VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Mongoose VRS 1.0

Velopedia Archive ID 60314

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMongoose
ModelVRS 1.0
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID60314
Original MSRP$1,000.00
ColorsBlue
SizesLarge, medium, small

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube585 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1058 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.