Dirt Research HOT SPRINGS (02) 1997 VS Mongoose SWITCHBACK CX 1998 specs comparison

Dirt Research Hot Springs (02) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Dirt Research Hot Springs (02)

General Infos
Model Hot Springs (02)
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - sea green
-Light titanium
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims DW 6000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Dirt Research Hot Springs (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeDirt Research

Other Specs of Dirt Research Hot Springs (02)

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsDirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


Mongoose Switchback CX 1998 comparison online with competitors

Mongoose Switchback CX

General Infos
Model Switchback CX
Manufacturer Mongoose
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - silver
-Red
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Mongoose Aluminum Levers
Mongoose Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Mongoose
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMongoose Comp
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMongoose
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Mongoose Switchback CX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMongoose

Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback CX

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAdvent Gel With Springs
Seat post extensionMongoose Micro-adjust


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