Mongoose SWITCHBACK CX 1998 VS GT KARAKORAM 1995 specs comparison
Mongoose Switchback CX
General Infos| Model | 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) |
| 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 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 | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback CX 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 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 |
GT Karakoram
General Infos| Model | Karakoram |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1995 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- mirror titanium -Candy blue |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 236 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Tange MTB Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | GT Alloy Multi-position |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Trans-X Aheadset Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Karakoram Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-butted Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | GT Bologna Lite |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-516S With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its Switchback CX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose Switchback CX Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Karakoram manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Karakoram Mountain bike here