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2008 Mongoose Canaan Elite

Launched at $2,000

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New

$378

$183 to $524

Like new

$359

$174 to $498

Excellent

$340

$165 to $472

Good

$284

$138 to $393

Fair

$208

$101 to $288

For parts

$113

$55 to $157

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Mongoose
Model family
Canaan
Model year
2008
Category
Mountain
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Wheel size
26
Launch MSRP (US)
$2,000

Drivetrain

Speeds
9
Groupset
Shimano Deore XT
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false
Total gears
27

Build

Fork
Rock Shox Recon Race, 100 mm travel, air spring, Motion Control, and rebound adjust
Stem
Easton EA50 6* angle
Tires
Kenda 26x2.1 Small Block Eight, DTC, folding bead
Brakes
Shimano XT, hydraulic disc, 160 mm rotor (front and rear); levers Shimano XT, hydraulic disc
Saddle
WTB Silverado Race
Wheels
rims WTB SpeedDisc XC 32°; front hub Shimano XT Centerlock disc, 32°; rear hub Shimano XT Centerlock disc, 8/9 speed cassette, 32°; spokes DT Swiss 14/15 ga black
Cassette
Shimano XT 11-32 9 speed
Crankset
Shimano XT, hollow forged 2pc, 22/32/44T alloy
Seatpost
Easton EA50 double bolt, 31.6 mm
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT Rapidfire dual release
Handlebar
Easton EA50 Lo Rise, 31.8 mm
Rear shock
Fox RP2, two position ProPedal, air spring rebound adjust, (6.5x1.5")
Travel rear mm
100
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore XT shadow
Travel front mm
100

Geometry

L
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1114; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72
M
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1089; Head angle deg: 69.5; Seat angle deg: 72

Source: Mongoose's own mongoose.com product page captured 2007-09; also listed on mongoose.com model page captured 2009-05. Model year from the page title; maker menu: Mountain & Pavement > Bikes > Dual Suspension. Frame: FreeDrive XC/Enduro 3.9" (100 mm) travel, butted alloy frame. Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT. Bottom bracket: Shimano external bearing. Chain: Shimano HG-73. Headset: FSA IS-2 integrated. Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty clipless. Grips: Mongoose No-Flange M-logo Lock On grip. Colors: White. MSRP $1999.99 from the price block of the 2007-09 capture, inside the model year launch window.

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