Mongoose SWITCHBACK CX 1998 VS Rivendell MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION 1998 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 |
Rivendell Mountain Expedition
General Infos| Model | Mountain Expedition |
| Manufacturer | Rivendell |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Call for colors |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 22 (inches) - 23 (inches) - 24 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Ritchey Crossbite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Suntour Cyclone Levers Aluminum Cantilever Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Phil Wood |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Mavic MA-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 753 For Rivendell |
| Frame type | Lugged and silver-brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Nitto #185 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Nitto Technomic Deluxe |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-M55 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Phil Wood |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 Teeth Ritchey Logic |
| Gear shift levers | Suntour Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Rivendell Mountain Expedition Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Suntour A5000 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Suntour XC Pro |
| Fork material | Flat Crown Reynolds |
| Fork type | Rivendell |
Other Specs of Rivendell Mountain Expedition
| Component group sets | Suntour and Phil Wood |
| Pedals details | MKS RX-1 With ALE Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Brooks B-17 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Nitto One-bolt |
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 Rivendell Mountain Expedition manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rivendell Mountain Expedition Mountain bike here