Mongoose Switchback 2002 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Switchback |
| First production | 2002 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | Comfort Commuter |
| 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) - womens 16 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Acrobat |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex Z1000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) Rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Tourney TY-33 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Verio |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano C050 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Nylon |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royale Freedom Gel |
| Seat post extension | Suspension Aluminum |
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Mongoose Switchback bike review
Mongoose produced the Switchback bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $199.99.
Switchback bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and womens 16 (inches).
Mongoose Commuter Switchback can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson Acrobat tires while the rims are manufactured by Alex Z1000, 36-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Aluminum linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Steel, 30mm rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Switchback to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum, adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tourney TY-33, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM Verio gear shift levers.