Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Mongoose DX 6.5
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $505.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
- Colors
- Blue
- Archive ID
- 70001
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy S |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Shimano AceraX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Mongoose linear-pull brakes, Mongoose aluminum levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless sealed |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Mongoose Comp |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose |
| Saddle | Mongoose |
| Seatpost | Mongoose micro-adjust |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Mongoose OS, Rear: Shimano RM40 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya GP-710, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Mongoose |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.