Mongoose SWITCHBACK 1998 VS Alpinestars ASR-500 1996 specs comparison
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) |
| 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 |
Alpinestars ASR-500
General Infos| Model | ASR-500 |
| Manufacturer | Alpinestars |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray |
| Sizes |
- 32cm (centimeters) - 40 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Tektro 870 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya TM-820 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Oversize Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Alpinestars 6061 T-6 Alloy XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alpinestars XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST Sealed Tech |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 700 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Alpinestars ASR-500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Alpinestars XC |
Other Specs of Alpinestars ASR-500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-85M With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-253 Leather |
| Seat post extension | 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter Alpinestars XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its Switchback bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose Switchback Mountain bike here
- Get your Alpinestars ASR-500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpinestars ASR-500 Mountain bike here