Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Mongoose NX 8.1

Velopedia Archive ID 46219

Overview

Model year	2000
Brand	Mongoose
Model	NX 8.1
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	46219
Original MSRP	$999.99
Colors	Wired Platinum/White, Wired Teal/Black
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum, butted
Fork	Answer Manitou Magnum, 3.0" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fast Trax Coil Over

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore, bottom-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	Sugino 350X, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Mongoose Clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano V-brake brakes, Shimano Deore levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tange
Handlebar	Mongoose Comp alloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Titec Lil' AL
Saddle	WTB Podium
Seatpost	Mongoose micro-adjust, 31.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore
Rims	Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm
Front tire	Front: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Calibos, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Kracken
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	579.9 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.