MONGOOSE Men's 27.5 M Switchback Expert - Grey Mountain Bike

Infused with over 40 years of experience and pedigree, the Switchback was designed with everything a rider needs to take on single track trails or put in mile after mile on crushed gravel paths – all at an excellent value.
The Switchback Expert is a ultra comfortable, well-rounded hardtail MTB perfect for newcomers to trail riding. Suggested rider height by size: SM: 5’2” – 5’6”, MD: 5’5” – 5’10”, LG: 5'9" – 6'2.
Lightweight, stiff Tectonic T1 aluminum frame with replaceable dropout hanger and internal cable routing for clean lines and added protection.
Shimano Altus 2 x 9 drivetrain with 3-piece Shimano aluminum cranks.
Xposure 80 mm travel fork with steel steerer lockout.
27.5" x 2.1" Kenda tires on aluminum double wall rims with Shimano BR-EF505 hydraulic disc brakes offer superior stopping power on all riding conditions.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Our internal cable routing system feeds cables through the bike frame keeping them protected from stray branches along the trail and any other bumps or snags the bike could come into contact with along the way. Inserts plug openings in the frame to keep water and debris out while firmly holding cables in place.
T1 TECTONIC ALUMINUM
Tried and true. Our Tectonic T1 6061 aluminum has been put through its paces for years by our pro riders. Lightweight and relentlessly durable, Tectonic T1 aluminum provides a responsive ride, and is ready for any punishment you can throw at it.
SPECIFICATIONS
FRAME - Tectonic T1, aluminum, 27.5" sport geometry, internal cable routing, 9 mm x 135 mm dropout, replaceable hanger
FORK - Xposure, 27.5", steel steerer, lockout, 9 mm x 100 mm, QR, 80 mm travel
CHAIN - KMC Z9
BOTTOM BRACKET - Shimano BB-UN100, cartridge, 3-piece, threaded 68 mm shell
SHIFTERS - Shimano EF505, 2 x 9
REAR COG - Shimano, 9-speed, 11-36T
FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano FD-M2020, band clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano Altus RD-M2000
RIMS - Xposure MD-16, aluminum double wall, 19 mm ID, 32H
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
SPOKES - 14G, stainless steel
TIRES - Kenda MTB, 27.5 in x 2.1 in, wire bead
PEDALS - Mongoose, nylon
BRAKES - Shimano BR-EF505, hydraulic, aluminum, 160 mm rotor
HANDLEBAR - Xposure, double-butted aluminum, 700 mm width, 25 mm rise, 31.8 mm clamp
STEM - Xposure diecast, threadless, 70 mm/90 mm, 7°, 31.8 mm clamp
HEADSET - Threadless, ZS44/ZS44, retainer bearing
SEAT POST - Xposure, aluminum, 350 mm, 20 mm offset, 31.6 mm
SADDLE - Mongoose MTB comfort, steel rails
GRIPS - Xposure semi-ergo, Kraton
GEOMETRY & SIZING
SM
MD
LG
A
HEAD TUBE ANGLE (DEGREES)
70
70
70
B
SEAT TUBE ANGLE (DEGREES)
73
73
73
C
HORIZONTAL TOP TUBE LENGTH (MM)
555
572
586.5
D
SEAT TUBE LENGTH (MM)
400
440
475
E
STANDOVER HEIGHT (MM)
743
775
804.5
F
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (MM)
110
130
150
G
CHAINSTAY LENGTH (MM)
435
435
435
H
FORK OFFSET (MM)
42
42
42
I
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP / RISE (MM)
35
35
35
J
WHEELBASE (MM)
1053.9
1072
1087.6
K
STACK (MM)
743
786.4
610.8
L
REACH (MM)
379.8
391
399.8
STEM LENGTH (MM)
70
90
90
BAR WIDTH (MM)
680
680
680
SEAT POST SIZE (MM)
27.2
27.2
27.2