Mongoose Switchback 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Mongoose
Model Switchback
First production 1997
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)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Dual Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Mongoose 3-finger Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX
Front: Mongoose Vector Pull
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMongoose Flat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMongoose Comfort Rise
Headset size1 (inches) Mongoose Sealed

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback

Component group setsShimano Altus
Available colors - Matte silver
- mirror blazing blue
- mirror green
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMongoose Comfort
Seat post extension 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust


Mongoose Switchback bike review

Mongoose produced the Switchback bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $299.00.
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 Matte silver, mirror blazing blue and mirror green .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Dual Sport tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 3-finger levers braking system and Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Tange chromoly 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, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mongoose, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.