Mongoose Switchback Comp 27.5"

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Mongoose Switchback Comp Mountain Bike The Mongoose Switchback Comp draws on over 40 years of riding heritage to deliver a capable, trail-ready hardtail at an accessible price poin t. Built around a Tectonic T1 aluminium frame with 29" trail geometry and internal cable routing, the Switchback Comp is designed for riders who want a versatile mountain bike that handles both singletrack trails and long days on gravel paths without compromise. A replaceable derailleur hanger and 10mm x 135mm dropout round out a frame spec built for real-world durability and easy maintenance. The Xposure suspension fork delivers 100mm of travel through a steel steerer with 9mm x 100mm QR axle - providing enough bump absorption for trail riding while keeping the front end predictable on gravel and hardpack. JAK 7 mechanical disc brakes front and rear with 160mm aluminium rotors deliver consistent, reliable stopping in all weather conditions - a significant advantage over rim brakes on variable Australian trail surfaces. Drivetrain duties are handled by a 2x7-speed setup - a Prowheel aluminium 36/22T crankset on a square taper cartridge bottom bracket, paired with Microshift TS39 Thumb Tap shifters and a Shimano TY-300 rear derailleur. A 13-34T freewheel and KMC Z7 chain complete the drivetrain, offering a wide enough gear range for moderate climbs and trail riding without overcomplicating the setup. The 2x front chainring configuration gives riders meaningful range on longer gravel routes where a 1x system can fall short. The cockpit runs an Xposure aluminium riser bar at 720mm width and 15mm rise on a 40mm, 7-degree threadless stem - a wide, confidence-inspiring setup for trail riding. Xposure double-wall aluminium 32H rims are laced to Xposure aluminium 6-bolt hubs with 14G stainless steel spokes, rolling on 27.5" x 2.25" tyres on smaller frame sizes and 29" x 2.25" on larger sizes - both in wire bead MTB spec. A Mongoose MTB saddle on an Xposure 30.9mm alloy seatpost and nylon platform pedals complete the build. Frame Frame Mongoose Tectonic T1 aluminium, 29" trail geometry, internal cable routing, 10mm x 135mm dropout, replaceable hanger Fork Xposure, steel steerer, 9mm x 100mm QR, 100mm travel Drivetrain Crankset Prowheel aluminium, 36/22T Bottom Bracket Feimin FP-B906 cartridge, square taper, threaded 73mm shell Rear Derailleur Shimano TY-300 Shifters Microshift TS39 Thumb Tap, 2x7-speed Cassette Freewheel, 7-speed, 13-34T Chain KMC Z7 Pedals Mongoose nylon platform Wheels and Tyres Rims Xposure aluminium double wall, 32H Hubs Front: Xposure aluminium, 9mm x 100mm, 32H, 6-bolt - Rear: Xposure aluminium, 10mm x 135mm QR, 32H, 6-bolt Spokes 14G stainless steel Tyres 27.5" x 2.25" (smaller sizes) / 29" x 2.25" (larger sizes), wire bead Brakes Brakes JAK 7 mechanical disc, aluminium, 160mm rotors (front and rear) Brake Levers Aluminium Cockpit Handlebar Xposure aluminium, 720mm width, 15mm rise, 31.8mm clamp Stem Xposure aluminium, threadless, 40mm, 7 degree, 31.8mm clamp Grips Xposure single density Headset Threadless, ZS44, retainer bearing Saddle and Seatpost Saddle Mongoose MTB, steel rails Seatpost Xposure aluminium, 350mm, 30.9mm Other Extras Internal cable routing Show more