Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 45969
| Model year | 2000 |
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| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | NX 8.5 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 45969 |
| Original MSRP | $1,949.99 |
| Colors | Wired Silver/Fusion Orange |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Sid XC, 3.15" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Vanilla |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Time ATAC Alium |
| Brakes | Formula MD-1 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers |
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| Headset | WTB Momentum Comp ST |
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| Handlebar | Titec Hell Bent XC |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Titec Big AL |
| Saddle | WTB Podium |
| Seatpost | Mongoose micro-adjust, 31.4mm diameter |
| Hubs | WTB Momentum Disc |
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| Rims | WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole |
| Spokes | WTB stainless steel, 1.8mm |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Notos XC |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 579.9 mm |
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| 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.