Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Mongoose VRS 5.0
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,500.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small
- Colors
- Polished
- Archive ID
- 61435
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy DH |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe, 3.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | White Industries Expert, 22/32/42 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Mongoose clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Mongoose Pro Series |
| Handlebar Extensions | Mongoose |
| Stem | Mongoose TSS |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Mongoose Ultralite, 31.4 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Hutchinson |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.