Mongoose SWITCHBACK 1996 VS Zephyr SILVERTIP 1998 specs comparison
Mongoose Switchback
General Infos| Model | Switchback |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- brushed - matte green and blazing blue fade -Black |
| 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 MTB Blackwall |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Mongoose 3-finger Alloy Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 4019 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/38 Teeth Shimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-100 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) 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 C90 |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Comfort Mountain |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust |
Zephyr Silvertip
General Infos| Model | Silvertip |
| Manufacturer | Zephyr |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- mirror red -Mirror green |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 16 (inches) - womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Knobby |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Aluminum Cantilever Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Nutted Steel |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Steel |
| Handlebar stem details | Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 6-speed |
Zephyr Silvertip Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Tourney |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Zephyr |
Other Specs of Zephyr Silvertip
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Zephyr |
| Seat post extension | Steel Pillar |
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 Zephyr Silvertip manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Zephyr Silvertip Mountain bike here