Mongoose Switchback 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Switchback |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Mongoose Switchback Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm) - 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) / 59.69 (cm) - 23.5 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (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 | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Altus C90 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano AceraX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya VP-20 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 mm c |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Tange Chromoly Main Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose MTB |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose MTB |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002E |
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 | 24/34/42 Teeth Tracer MT-6i |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX RapidFire TX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Mongoose |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
| Available colors | - Bright purple - forest green - sapphire blue |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Composite |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Mongoose Gel |
| Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose |
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Mongoose Switchback bike review
Mongoose produced the Switchback bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $300.00.
Switchback bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21.5 (inches), 23.5 (inches), womens 17 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Mongoose Mountain bike Switchback can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bright purple, forest green and sapphire blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Mongoose tires and 2.0 mm spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya VP-20, 36-hole. Mongoose equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus C90 brakes, Shimano AceraX levers braking system and Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mongoose used Tange chromoly main triangle material for the frame. Mongoose MTB high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Switchback to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mongoose MTB.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer MT-6i, 24/34/42 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 AceraX RapidFire TX gear shift levers.