Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Mongoose Surge

Velopedia Archive ID 72243

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Mongoose
Model	Surge
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	72243
Original MSRP	$355.00
Colors	Blue, orange
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Mongoose
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown 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	SR XR17, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Resin

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	Weinmann 519, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Mongoose
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	570 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 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 October 19, 2026.