The 1998 Mongoose Switchback is a mountain bike with a chromoly and steel frame. The frame comes in blue or silver. It was released in 1998 and costs $295 brand new. Due to the frame materials, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. The Switchback 1998 is fully rigid.

Components

The Switchback 1998 comes with Mountain Mix components, including a Mongoose stem, a threadless sealed headset and Shimano STX RapidFire SL shifters.

Drivetrain

The Switchback 1998 has 7 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with Mongoose tires (26in x 1.95in) and Weinmann 519 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $295
Year 1998
Alt. Names Switchback