Iron Horse MT 500 1996 VS Mongoose SWITCHBACK 1998 specs comparison
Iron Horse MT 500
General Infos| Model | MT 500 |
| Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Satin red -Root Beer |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Leadtec |
| Handlebar extender | Tsan Ming TMA 503 |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Iron Horse MT 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano STX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown Tange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MT 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-253 |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310 |
Mongoose Switchback
General Infos| Model | Switchback |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 Levers Mongoose Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Mongoose |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless 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 Teeth Shimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Altus Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| 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, Iron Horse provided us with the latest version of its MT 500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Iron Horse MT 500 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