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2008 Mongoose Tyax Elite

Launched at $450

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New

$85

$41 to $118

Like new

$81

$39 to $112

Excellent

$77

$37 to $106

Good

$64

$31 to $88

Fair

$47

$23 to $65

For parts

$26

$12 to $35

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

Overview

Brand: Mongoose
Model family: Tyax
Model year: 2008
Category: Mountain · xc
Frame material: aluminum
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Wheel size: 26
Launch MSRP (US): $450

Drivetrain

Speeds: 8
Groupset: Shimano Alivio
Chainrings: 3
Electronic: false
Total gears: 24

Build

Fork: SR/Suntour XCM-HLO 100mm travel w/ 30mm steel stanchions, alloy legs, preload and Hydraulic Lock Out
Stem: Mongoose alloy threadless
Tires: Kenda Komodo 26x2.1 skinwall
Brakes: ProMax mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor (front and rear); levers ProMax melt forged 2 finger
Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport w/ Mongoose logo
Wheels: rims Alex TD-24 disc specific 32*; front hub Promax disc compatible alloy sealed mech 32°; rear hub Promax disc compatible alloy cassette sealed mech 32°; spokes Stainless Steel
Cassette: Shmano HG30 11-32t 8sp cassette
Crankset: Shimano FC-M311 42/32/22T
Seatpost: Alloy w/ micro adjust head
Shifters: Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 24 speed
Handlebar: Mongoose 31.8mm clamp dia alloy 30mm rise
Rear derailleur: Shimano RD-M410 Alivio 8sp
Travel front mm: 100

Geometry

L: Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 1070; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73
M: Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 1064; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73
S: Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 1050; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73
X Large: Chainstay mm: 420; Wheelbase mm: 1087; Head angle deg: 71; Seat angle deg: 73

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 > Hardtail XC. Frame: Heat treated alloy formed design MTB w/ replaceable der hanger. Front derailleur: SR Suntour XCM-202. Bottom bracket: Tange sealed cartridge. Chain: KMC Z-72. Headset: FSA zero stack. Pedals: Mongoose logo alloy platform. Grips: Mongoose dual density. Colors: Black or Blue. geometry columns X-Large keep the table's own size labels. MSRP $449.99 from the price block of the 2007-09 capture, inside the model year launch window.

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