Giant IGUANA 650 1996 VS Mongoose SWITCHBACK CX 1998 specs comparison
Giant Iguana 650
General InfosModel | Iguana 650 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red-Green and blue fade |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-850 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 278 LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) OV850 Q |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleChin Haur CH-46 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant Iguana 650 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Iguana 650
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Giant EXT-III With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Fox |
Seat post extension | 30.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-242 |

Mongoose Switchback CX
General InfosModel | Switchback CX |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 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 | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback CX 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 CX
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Advent Gel With Springs |
Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Iguana 650 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Iguana 650 Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose Switchback CX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Switchback CX Mountain bike here