Mongoose Switchback 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Mongoose
Model Switchback
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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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)
- 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm)
- 24 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMongoose Comp
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMongoose
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMongoose

Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Blue
- silver
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMongoose
Seat post extensionMongoose Micro-adjust


Mongoose Switchback bike review

Mongoose produced the Switchback bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $295.00.
Switchback bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), 24 (inches), womens 17 (inches) and womens 20 (inches).
Mongoose Mountain bike Switchback can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Mongoose tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 32-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Mongoose linear-pull brakes, Mongoose aluminum levers braking system and Front: Mongoose, Rear: Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Mongoose Comp high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Switchback to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.