Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 61435
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | VRS 5.0 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 61435 |
| Original MSRP | $2,500.00 |
| Colors | Polished |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy DH |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Rock Shox Super Deluxe, 3.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| 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 | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Mongoose Pro Series |
| Handlebar extensions | Mongoose |
| Stem | Mongoose TSS |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Mongoose Ultralite, 31.4 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
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| 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 |
| 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 25, 2026.