Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 66790
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | VRS 3.0 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 66790 |
| Original MSRP | $1,400.00 |
| Colors | Matte ice graphite |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy XC |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Rock Shox Deluxe, 3.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Crankset | White Industries Expert, 22/32/42 teeth |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Mongoose clipless |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2-E |
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| Handlebar | Mongoose Comp Series |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose TSS |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Future |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 31.4 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 585 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.