Product Information
Mongoose Tyax Super 2011
The Mongoose Tyax Super 2011 Mountain Bike is a good quality, solid hardtail mountain bike, ideal for intermediate trail riders who are looking for a bargain. Originally priced at $999 the Tyax Super has all the usual features expected in this price range such as hydraulic disc brakes, lock out suspension forks and 27 speed gears. But as an end of season clearance line at a discounted price of just $699 it is exceptionally good value for money.
Weighing just over 14kg, this bike is quite light compared to other offerings at this price. The light weight aluminium frame is quite tough and sensibly features rack mounts for those riders who may use a Mountain Bike for reasons other than bouncing around out in some National Park. The Tyax looks great, with high quality componentry and quality fittings like bars, stem and saddle.
The bike is fitted with SRAM X-5 shifters and an X-7 rear derailleur. The SRAM shifters and derailleurs have always been popular for off-road riding and give a wide gear range, with good reliable shifting. Another advantage with the SRAM is that it eliminates the rear derailleur chattering as it hits the rear stay.
RockShox make a moderately priced, reliable and relatively light fork. The aluminium crown and magnesium lower legs keep the weight down, To get a high quality hydraulic fork at this price bike, is great. This means you can get adjustable rebound and a hydraulic lock-out, making the bike much better for more aggressive off-road riding. Adjustable rebound allows you to alter the suspension to suit the riding surface. It also has adjustable pre-load so that the fork can be set up to suit individual rider weights.
For a bike under $900 you don't always see hydraulic disc brakes, often having to settle for cable discs. The brakes work well, they have a positive feel and stop the bike very effectively. Maintenance is simple, the pads being easy to replace. The Kenda tyres are fairly aggressive, well matched for where the bike is meant to be ridden, which is a mix of off-road and on-road.
Have a good look at this bike, maybe take one for a test ride. It is a great bike for the money.
Specifications:
COLOR White
FRAME Mongoose 6061 formed aluminum, Zero Stack head tube and replaceable hanger
FORK Rock Shox TORA-TK 120mm with Turn Key lockout and external rebound
CRANK Suntour XCR 44/32/22T Octalink (AL 44t ring)
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BB-ES25
PEDAL Alloy platform
F. DERAILLEUR Suntour XCR420
R. DERAILLEUR SRAM X.7
SHIFTER SRAM X5 triggers 27 speed
FREEWHEEL Sun Race 11-32T, 9-speed cassette
CHAIN KMC Z-9200
RIM WTB SX-24 disc specific double wall
F/R TYRES Kenda Slant-6 26x2.1
FRONT HUB Formula Disc alloy QR 32H
REAR HUB Formula Disc alloy QR and freehub 32H
SPOKE 14G stainless
BRAKE SET Tektro Draco hydraulic disc w/ 160mm rotors
BRAKE LEVER Tektro Hydraulic
HANDLEBAR Mongoose alloy riser 31.8x30x635mm (XS, S) 685mm (M, L, XL)
STEM Mongoose alloy 31.8 x 90mm (S & M) 110mm (L, XL)
GRIP Mongoose dual density Kraton
HEAD PARTS 1 1/8" Zero Stack
SADDLE Mongoose XC Elite
SEAT POST Mongoose alloy w/ micro adjust clamp
SEAT PIN/CLAMP Mongoose alloy QR
