Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Mongoose Switchback
Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $299.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 17", womens 19"
- Colors
- Matte silver, mirror blazing blue, mirror green
- Archive ID
- 65048
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange chromoly |
| Fork | Mongoose |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Altus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 3-finger levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Mongoose sealed |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Mongoose Flat |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Saddle | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 26.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 519, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Mongoose Dual Sport |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.