VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2000 Mongoose NX 8.1

Velopedia Archive ID 46219

Overview

Model year2000
BrandMongoose
ModelNX 8.1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID46219
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsWired Platinum/White, Wired Teal/Black
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAluminum, butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Magnum, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFast Trax Coil Over

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore
CranksetSugino 350X, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMongoose Clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano V-brake brakes, Shimano Deore levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange
HandlebarMongoose Comp alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec Lil' AL
SaddleWTB Podium
SeatpostMongoose micro-adjust, 31.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore
RimsMavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Calibos, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Kracken
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm

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