Cignal RANGER 1996 VS Mongoose SWITCHBACK 1998 specs comparison
Cignal Ranger
General InfosModel | Ranger |
Manufacturer | Cignal |
Year of production | 1996 |
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Color choice | - red- teal-Black |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 17.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 17.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-831 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | APSE 304P LeversAPSE 996S Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeCMC 7XA Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H73 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC HP-20 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleVictor VPB-32 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethProwheel S-341 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tourney MY-15 Top-mount |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth6-speed |
Cignal Ranger Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-15 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-15 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Cignal |
Other Specs of Cignal Ranger
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-15 |
Pedals details | Victor VP-872 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-180 |
Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) DiameterPillar |

Mongoose Switchback
General InfosModel | Switchback |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
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Color choice | - silver-Blue |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- 24 (inches)- womens 17 (inches)- womens 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Mongoose Aluminum LeversMongoose Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40Front: Mongoose |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Altus |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Altus Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Mongoose |
Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cignal provided us with the latest version of its Ranger bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cignal Ranger Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose Switchback manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Switchback Mountain bike here