Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 65048
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Mongoose |
| Model | Switchback |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 65048 |
| Original MSRP | $299.00 |
| Colors | Matte silver, mirror blazing blue, mirror green |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 17", womens 19" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Tange chromoly |
| Fork | Mongoose |
| Fork material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Altus |
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| 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 | Shimano Altus brakes, Mongoose 3-finger levers |
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| Headset | 1" Mongoose sealed |
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| Handlebar | Mongoose Flat |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Mongoose Comfort Rise |
| Saddle | Mongoose Comfort |
| Seatpost | Mongoose alloy micro-adjust, 26.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Mongoose Vector Pull, Rear: Shimano AceraX |
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| 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 |
| 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 25, 2026.