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    MSRP
    $669
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Steel
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    Altus
    Drivetrain
    2 × 9
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    80mm
    Brand Site

    mongoose.com

    Summary
    The Mongoose Switchback Expert 27.5 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

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    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Tectonic T1, aluminum, 27.5" sport geometry, internal cable routing, 9 mm x 135 mm dropout, replaceable hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 100mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Xposure, 27.5", steel steerer, lockout, 9 mm x 100 mm, QR, 80 mm travel

    Travel80mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-UN100, cartridge, 3-piece, threaded 68 mm shell

    Headset

    Threadless, ZS44/ZS44, retainer bearing

    Stem

    Xposure diecast, threadless, 70 mm/90 mm, 7°, 31.8 mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Xposure, double-butted aluminum, 700 mm width, 25 mm rise, 31.8 mm clamp

    Saddle

    Mongoose MTB comfort, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Xposure, aluminum, 350 mm, 20 mm offset, 31.6 mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Mongoose, nylon

    Grips

    Xposure semi-ergo, Kraton

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus RD-M2000

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FD-M2020, band clamp

    Shifters

    Shimano EF505, 2 x 9

    Chain

    KMC Z9

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-EF505, hydraulic, aluminum, 160 mm rotor

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Xposure MD-16, aluminum double wall, 19 mm ID, 32H

    Spokes

    14G, stainless steel

    Front Hub

    Xposure, aluminum, ball bearing, 9 mm x 100 mm, 32H, CENTER LOCK

    Rear Hub

    Xposure, aluminum, ball bearing, 9 mm x 135 mm, 32H, CENTER LOCK

    Tires

    Kenda MTB, 27.5 in x 2.1 in, wire bead

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