Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Mongoose NX 9.7

Velopedia Archive ID 83855

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Mongoose
Model	NX 9.7
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	83855
Original MSRP	$4,999.99
Colors	Wired Orange
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Boxxer Pro, 6.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Vanilla RC, 7.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR
Shifters	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL rear
Front derailleur	Chain retention device
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	Shimano XTR M951 DH, 52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-M952
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless FSA
Handlebar	Titec Hell Bent DH
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Titec Big AL
Saddle	Mongoose Beast
Seatpost	Titec Hellbent

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Mavic Dee Max Disc
Rims	Mavic Dee Max, 36-hole
Spokes	Mavic stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.25" IRC Backcountry
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.