Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1999 Mongoose NX 8.1 (02)
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $979.99
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small
- Colors
- Wired Amarillo
- Archive ID
- 81863
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Spyder, 2.75" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Fast Trax coil over, 3.5" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 824A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-381A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Mongoose Comp Series 6061 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose |
| Saddle | Mongoose Beast |
| Seatpost | Mongoose micro-adjust |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Mongoose OS, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.