Ross CHIMERA 1996 VS Mongoose SWITCHBACK SX 2006 specs comparison
Ross Chimera
General InfosModel | Chimera |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red-Green |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Cheng Shin C-979 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 396P LeversChang Star 889PT Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRigida AS-26 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSha Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | MTB Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Sameness Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H93 Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya 50F |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | YST |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethDotek 3-piece |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quickshift |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth6-speed |
Ross Chimera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-20 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Ross |
Other Specs of Ross Chimera
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-895 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Master |
Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) DiameterSteel |

Mongoose Switchback SX
General InfosModel | Switchback SX |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Metallic Silver and Metallic Gray |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Khan Blk With Coffee Sidewall |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Melt-forged 2finger LeversLee Chi Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mongoose Double-Sealed Alloy QR |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex Z-1000 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass UCP |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 AL Comfort |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel 30 (millimeters) Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Adjustbable Quill |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Semi-cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano TY-33 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM ESP 3.0 |
Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback SX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C051 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 3.0 |
Fork material | Aluminum and steel |
Fork type | 50 (millimeters)Spinner Grind 2 |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback SX
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | PP Body and boron Axle |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Comfort V Sport |
Seat post extension | Alloy Suspension |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ross provided us with the latest version of its Chimera bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ross Chimera Hybrid here
- Get your Mongoose Switchback SX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Switchback SX Hybrid here