Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 52195
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Switchback |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 52195 |
| Original MSRP | $339.00 |
| Colors | Black, brushed, matte green/blazing blue fade |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 17", womens 19" |
| Weight | 29.2 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
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| Frame material | Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays |
| Fork | Mongoose |
| Fork material | Chromoly , unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Altus C90 |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-100 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Altus top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | Shimano Altus , 24/32/38 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Mongoose resin |
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 3-finger alloy levers |
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| Headset | 1" YST 8002 |
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| Handlebar | Mongoose flat |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose Comfort rise |
| Saddle | Mongoose Comfort Mountain |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 26.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Weinmann 4019, 36-hole |
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| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Mongoose MTB blackwall |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 560 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1063 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.