Mongoose SWITCHBACK 1997 VS Specialized HARDROCK GX 1996 specs comparison
Mongoose Switchback
General Infos| Model | Switchback |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- mirror blazing blue - mirror green -Matte silver |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Dual Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Mongoose 3-finger Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraX Front: Mongoose Vector Pull |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Tange Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Mongoose Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Altus Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
| Component group sets | Shimano Altus |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust |
Specialized Hardrock GX
General Infos| Model | Hardrock GX |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- satin -Dark blue |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) SBC Trail Control |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Chang Star 274AP Levers Chang Star 876S Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Not Available |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Steel |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 117 (millimeters) Spindle YST |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR CW-XR00 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-100 |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock GX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Specialized |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock GX
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-892 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Super Soft |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Alloy |
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 Specialized Hardrock GX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock GX Mountain bike here