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2026 Mongoose

Switchback Comp - 29in

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and jak mechanical disc brakes.
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$549$749
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSteel
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 7
GroupsetTourney, microSHIFT Mezzo
BrakesJAK Mechanical Disc
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The Mongoose Switchback Expert Mountain Bike [Review]

May 2024 · Jeff Barber

The Mongoose Switchback Expert is an entry-level hardtail mountain bike that's available at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Highs
  • Internal cable routing for a clean look

  • Comfortable geometry

  • Simple and reliable one-by gearing

Lows
  • Suspension fork has a dead feeling

  • Few if any easy or worthwhile parts upgrades

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Specs
Build
Frame

Tectonic® T1, aluminum, 29" trail geometry, internal cable routing, 10 mm x 135 mm dropout, replaceable hanger

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Xposure, 29", steel steerer, 9 mm x 100 mm, QR, 100 mm travel

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Feimin FP-B906, cartridge, square taper, threaded 73 mm shell

Headset

Threadless, ZS44, retainer bearing

Stem

Xposure aluminum, threadless, 40 mm, 7°, 31.8 mm clamp

Handlebar

Xposure, aluminum, 720 mm width, 15 mm rise, 31.8 mm clamp

Saddle

Mongoose MTB, steel rails

Seatpost

Xposure, aluminum, 350 mm, 30.9 mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Mongoose, nylon

Grips

Xposure, single density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano TY-300

Crank

Prowheel, aluminum, 36/22T

Shifters

Microshift TS39 Thumb Tap, 2 x 7

Chain

KMC Z7

Brakes

JAK 7, mechanical disc, aluminum, 160 mm rotor

TypeJAK Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

aluminum

Wheels
Rims

Xposure, aluminum double wall, 32H

Spokes

14G, stainless steel

Front Hub

Xposure, aluminum, ball bearing, 9 mm x 100 mm, 32H, 6-bolt

Rear Hub

Xposure, aluminum, ball bearing, 10 mm x 135 mm QR, 32H, 6-bolt

Tires

Xposure MTB, 27.5 in x 2.25 in / 29 in x 2.25 in, wire bead

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Last updated May 30