VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Mongoose NX 7.3

Velopedia Archive ID 73114

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMongoose
ModelNX 7.3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID73114
Original MSRP$925.00
ColorsLime green, Wired Burgundy
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarMongoose Comp
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore Lite
SaddleWTB SSTX, chromoly rails
SeatpostMongoose micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Mongoose OS, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 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 28, 2026.