Built To Upgrade: Mongoose Switchback Expert Review!

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Introducing the Mongoose Switchback Expert, the ultimate companion for your off-road adventures! Engineered for performance and durability, this cutting-edge mountain bike combines sleek design with top-notch components to elevate your riding experience to new heights.
Built on a lightweight and sturdy aluminum frame, the Switchback Expert offers exceptional agility and maneuverability, allowing you to conquer even the most challenging trails confidently.
Equipped with a precision-shifting 1x8 drivetrain, the Switchback Expert delivers seamless gear transitions and efficient power transfer, ensuring optimal performance on climbs and descents alike. The wide-range cassette offers plenty of gearing options to tackle steep inclines and fast descents with ease.
Featuring powerful hydraulic disc brakes, this bike offers reliable stopping power in all conditions, giving you the control and confidence to push your limits without hesitation. Plus, with its versatile 29-inch wheels and grippy tires, the Switchback Expert provides superior traction and stability on a variety of surfaces, from rocky trails to muddy paths.
Whether you're shredding singletrack, exploring backcountry trails, or hitting the local bike park, the Mongoose Switchback Expert is your ticket to adventure. Get ready to elevate your riding game and experience the thrill of the trail like never before!

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@VicharB 7 ай бұрын

I recently did upgrades to my Mongoose Switchback Sport 2020 - Shimano CUES U6000 10-speed 6 components groupset (originally Tourney XT 3x7 speed), MT200 hydraulic brakes (originally mech brakes), EXA Form 900i dropper and installed SR Suntour XCR32 RLR air fork. For all these I paid under $350 and ~$90 servicing. Think I am good to go for another 3 years. :)

@MTBRideFree 7 ай бұрын

That is awesome. Thanks so mich for watching.

@BrianBanks8134 5 ай бұрын

The new suntour you put on is it a tapered fork and did you have to add any certain bearings to make the new fork work?

@VicharB 5 ай бұрын

@@BrianBanks8134 Not a tapered one, and no extra bearings were needed.

@BrianBanks8134 5 ай бұрын

@VicharB was looking to get back into riding again which bike you think would be a better bike to upgrade the ozark trail ridge or the mongoose?

@VicharB 5 ай бұрын

@@BrianBanks8134 I am not an expert on this subject. I'd say upgrade the one you like the more. :)

@lewf5685 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I’m replacing a 1998 Schwinn Moab. Just need a neighborhood bike with the occasional off road capability. A lot of great info to make a decision! Again, thanks.

@lewf5685 8 ай бұрын

Real quick. Did they give you the choice between receiving Expert and the Comp? Did you research both? If so, what did you think of the Comp? Thanks

@MTBRideFree 8 ай бұрын

Yes, I thought the comp was more of a basic Walmart-type bike.

@MTB_FANATIC99 2 ай бұрын

New sub here My name is Brett by the way I already got a 2024 specialized rockhopper sport it's 3 months old it's a large with 29-in wheels but I'm 5'9 and it's a little big so I'm going to get either the polygon xtrada 7 or the polygon syncline c3 on the 20th of this month I'm more of a hardtail person❤❤

@MTBRideFree 2 ай бұрын

That sounds good. I ended up going with Trek because they offer a m/l. It is a perfect middle. I'm around the same height. I felt a large was too big and a medium was too small. The medium/large was perfect.

@barfo281 9 ай бұрын

I dunno. It seems to me there are many better options, either at or not too far above this bike's price, that wouldn't need as many upgrades. Perhaps the only advantage the Mongoose has is the retailer having a layaway plan available (even though some bike shops do as well).

@MTBRideFree 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and Thanks for watching.

@bcoreyjohnson 2 ай бұрын

After watching several reviews, I recently bought the Switchback Expert. I really like the bike, but I have bit of a problem with the freehub. When I peddle after coasting at moderate speeds, it takes about a quarter of a rotation for the pawls to catch the teeth, resulting in a really awkward "dead air" feeling until the gears re-engage. Is this normal? Can this hub be replaced with one that engages faster?

@MTBRideFree 2 ай бұрын

I mean, I can't say if it's normal. It is an upgrade. These things are not perfect. It is still a lower level bike and when compared to more expensive bikes it would be normal. I always say to take it into a bikeshop and just get a good lookover.

@Bremmner_Explorations_1970 8 ай бұрын

what do you think of the poseidon norton at 699 compared to this ? i like this bike also...thanks

@MTBRideFree 8 ай бұрын

It seems that the Norton is a better quality bike. It is usually a thousand-dollar bike. If you can run a dropper and it has the internal routing for it. That would be a huge plus. But the Norton is a very nice hardtail.

@Bremmner_Explorations_1970 7 ай бұрын

@@MTBRideFree thanks for your time :)

@mikeburgh3956 9 ай бұрын

I just wish these Walmart/DSG bikes were 12x148 thru axle in the rear. Does it have a tappered headtube?

@MTBRideFree 9 ай бұрын

It sure does, that built this thing to be upgraded for sure.

@aaronbehindbars 9 ай бұрын

Boost spacing is the worst thing to ever happen to mountain bikes. It's totally unnecessary and widens the chainstays so your heels rub and requires wide q-factor cranks. 12x142 thru-axle was great.

@mikeburgh3956 9 ай бұрын

@@aaronbehindbars your heels rub chainstays?! My feet stay on pedals. 🤷 Or you wear a size 20 shoe ... Your actually the 1st person I've ever heard say this.