Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2006 Mongoose Thunderball

Velopedia Archive ID 11473

Overview

Model year	2006
Brand	Mongoose
Model	Thunderball
Bicycle type	Freestyle/jumping
Archive ID	11473
Original MSRP	$749.99
Colors	Exploring Khakhi
Sizes	Small/medium, medium/large

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 Alloy
Fork	Marzocchi Dirt Jam Pro, 100
Fork material	Aluminum/steel
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain mix
Shifters	SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Rear derailleur	SR Suntour Durolux GTB short cage
Crankset	Truvativ Hussefelt w/ bashguard, 24/36 teeth
Bottom bracket	Truvativ Howitzer XR
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC Z72
Pedals	M-Logo Alloy Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc front/Hayes HMX-2 mech disc rear brakes, Hayes HML levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" TH Hammer w/cr-mo lower cup
Handlebar	Atomlab Trailking Cr-Mo 2" rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Atomlab General Issue
Saddle	M-Logo BMX-type Jumping
Seatpost	Alloy 31.6, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Alloy Disc
Rims	Sun Singletrack, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel
Spoke nipples	Brass UCP
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.35" Kenda Blue Groove, Rear: 26 x 2.35" Kenda Nevegal
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.