Mongoose Switchback 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Switchback |
| First production | 1998 |
| 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) - 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm) - 24 (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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 | Shimano 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 type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Blue - silver |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose |
| Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
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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.