Mongoose Switchback 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Switchback |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Mongoose Switchback Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Dual Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Mongoose 3-finger Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraX Front: Mongoose Vector Pull |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Tange Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Mongoose Sealed |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Altus Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
| Component group sets | Shimano Altus |
| Available colors | - Matte silver - mirror blazing blue - mirror green |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust |
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Mongoose Switchback bike review
Mongoose produced the Switchback bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $299.00.
Switchback bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 17 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Mongoose Mountain bike Switchback can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte silver, mirror blazing blue and mirror green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Dual Sport tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 3-finger levers braking system and Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Tange chromoly material for the frame. Mongoose Flat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Switchback to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose Comfort Rise.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.