Mongoose Switchback 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Switchback |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Mongoose Switchback Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 |
| Available colors | - Black - brushed - matte green and blazing blue fade |
| Weight | 29.2 |
| 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 |
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Mongoose Switchback bike review
Mongoose produced the Switchback bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $339.00.
Switchback bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), womens 17 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Mongoose Mountain bike Switchback can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, brushed and matte green and blazing blue fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Mongoose MTB blackwall tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 4019, 36-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 3-finger alloy levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Mongoose flat high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Switchback to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose Comfort rise.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus , 24/32/38 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC IG-31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-100 gear shift levers.