The New! Mongoose Switchback Comp: Initial Impressions

We finally get to show y'all the Initial Impressions of the new Mongoose Switchback Comp from Dick's Sporting Goods
0:00 On This Episode
2:51 Intro
3:06 Unboxing
6:14 Shipping Damage
7:19 Head Tube Size/Headset
8:48 What's In The Box
11:02 The Iggy
11:34 Magnet Test
12:22 Wheel Set
13:05 Tires
13:57 Some Frame Features
14:27 The Fork
15:03 The Bars Grips and Stem
16:00 Headtube Angle and Size
16:23 Groupset
17:08 Bottom Bracket
17:35 Shifters
18:35 The Brakes
19:30 Seatpost Tube
19:52 Shift Test
21:59 Weight
22:34 Sit On/Standover
23:33 Positives & Negatives
29:22 Who This Bike Is For
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5-2-24

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

The Wolftick Nation Spoke and they listened!!! The New Switchback Comp and Switchback Expert are now on sale at Dick's Sporting Goods Check them out using our affiliate links here: Mongoose Switchback Comp: dicks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net/zNMbLW Mongoose Switchback Expert: dicks-sporting-goods.ryvx.net/baXNZb

[@armandocardenas6094]

I've got a good set of brakes for this beauty. They are on the mail.

[@Gk22632]

That frame geometry is surprising for a Mongoose and I was not expecting such a short stem, this things got some potential

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Agreed! Thanks for watching this late at night.👍🏼🙏

[@BerserkerNick]

I'm convinced FedEx employees are trained to go full ECW on packages

[@david78212]

I’m convinced that they don’t care. I worked for a company that used to do some of the hauling for FedEx and cannot tell you how many guys I’ve seen the guys unloading packages by throwing them marked fragile or not, while the sniffer dog is walking all over packages. People don’t realize just how lucky they are that they get a package in one piece.

[@armandocardenas6094]

Word.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣

[@jamstarent21]

Lol, New Jack style diving on the 📦's

[@philipfrank104]

I’ve had a fedex driver drop my package from waist height before, I guess taking another half second to bend over to drop the package was too much for him that day.

[@jackalden9527]

Messaging from the UK and I know bike prices might be different here so forgive me if i'm wrong... but this seems like quite low spec and old standards for the price. You're talking about upgrading a lot. It needs a new wheel, new groupset, new brakes, new fork, new tyres to make it useable, square taper(new cranks if you wanna upgrade that). Its a nice looking frame, geo looks good and has routing for dropper post, but it also has quick release drop outs and short seat post insertion. Seems like an expensive upgrade route for a bike thats not too cheap to start with. Love your vids guys, but think this bike is a miss.

[@davegrathwohl9]

Have my first shipment of these Mongooses...they are going to rock the entry level mtb

[@mikejones420]

Fantastic first impression video.

[@udeejay31]

THIS is exciting...grew up riding Mongoose bmx bikes. Now that I hit the trails would be a nice bit of nostalgia riding one of these. Besides...that blk/purp colorway is sooo clean. Great video as always gentlemen 👍🏾

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey, thanks for staying up and watching.🙏 We love our Mongoose bikes.👍🏼 The purple is even better in person.

[@armandocardenas6094]

Sweet Lord , that bike's frame is a sight to behold.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤤😄👍🏼

[@Kufbassdsm]

I remember my first Mt. Bike was a Mongoose. It was around 93' so it was actually made by Mongoose. I also remember my neighbor back in 80's had a Mongoose bmx bike. Mongoose unfortunately had to sell it's name. Do not know how quality is now of Mongoose. I am sure it is not the quality it use to be. Unfortunately. My next bike after the Mongoose was a Proflex 854. Another company that sold out. Today I have two bikes a Trek TopFuel and a fat tire ebike FreeSky Swifthorse. Still I miss the 90's for Mt. Bikes.

[@TheLaughingOtter]

i still run mechanical disc brakes on my '96 GT STS 1000....the Avid BB7's and they are phenomenal ! Still, to this day, the best mechanical disc's ever made, imo!

[@BerserkerNick]

I ran them for years on my old Gary Fischer and they're awesome, eventually installed the pull party brake cable adapters on them (they're intended for v brakes, lol) and they grabbed harder than most hydraulic brakes, I was actually disappointed when I did go to hydraulics on that bike, keep shredding 🤙

[@LebronPhoto1]

The Switchback expert at $699 with a tapered head tube is a good value when compared to an equivalently priced Trek Marlin. This one, not so much. Given the Ardor has a tapered head tube, not having it on this bike puzzled me. Since you have a free wheel on this and no tapered head tube, wouldn't the Schwinn Aluminum Comp be a better deal? I bought the Aluminum Comp at $225, replaced the Crank set with another tapered crank and the 34T chain ring ($40), Replaced the Derailleur with an Acolyte ($60), Replaced the real wheel with a Cassette type wheel ($89, and I already had a used cassette), Replaced the brakes with TPard hydraulic brakes ($42), and replaced the fork with a ZTZ Air Fork ($119). So for $575 I have a 1X8 hard tail with a Spring Lock (clutch), cassette, hydraulic brakes, air fork and tapered head tube.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well, the Aluminum Comp goes for $298-$348 now, and it's not sized. Hopefully, they will run some aggressive sales at some point. We love your builds!👍🏼

[@LebronPhoto1]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS at $298 and f you need a medium it may still be a good deal. At $349, it’s a harder sell. With their move to Ozark Trails and the newer Axums, seeing AL Comps on sale may be reality in the near future. The Walmarts around me seem to have a good supply of them.

[@BerserkerNick]

This is about the same price as a Trek Marlin, should compare them to show what you get at a bike shop compared to a big box store at similar prices

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Not a bad idea.

[@armandocardenas6094]

Sweet Lord .... that bike is gorgeous.

[@hacabreracabrera3479]

Wow, nice bikes, Mongoose is really updating their bikes lineup, and so is schwinn. I got the comp sport x great looking bike with good geometry.

[@PHFishingBiking]

Guy's I found and use on one of my bikes a sweet freewheel pricy though but good for low end power! Falcon FW-740 7 Speed 14-40T Freewheel, Black, FC2610

[@bremingtonMTB]

Falcon is making Freewheels that go up to 46T now. They're not cheap, but less money than new wheel and hub. Amazon has them.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We will take a look. We have never had luck finding anything over a 34 tooth. Thanks for the info.

[@bremingtonMTB]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS you're most welcome! They have 9 speed and 8. Essentially copying the Acolyte cassette ranges. 42T-46T. Probably would be a nice setup.

[@waktosha7378]

I would love to have my Ardor in that purple!

[@jeremybrown3429]

What is with those double reflectors on the seatstays?! Mongoose, if you’re looking for ways to cut costs on these bikes, you can start right there. lol

[@impaledface7694]

When I ride offroad with a 2x or 3x I use the big ring to get to the trail(road/gravel) then I use the small ring for most of my off-road action and every once in a while I will go big. Admittedly with a 22/36 you might ride in the big ring more and then just drop to the small ring when it gets steep. On 3x I stayed middle ring 75% of the time on the trail. I think the groupset is perfect for the target market of road/mup/gravel/light trail. I do agree a 1x with a cassette/freehub would be better but I don't know how much more it would cost. I do like that the parts come assembled decently. No upside down bars/stem/forks or seatpost.

[@BerserkerNick]

A new video when I'm actually awake, the apocalypse is upon us

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣🫣

[@theowheelers1685]

We have a 94 or 95 Mongoose Switchback rigid rim brake chromoly bike in a garage somewhere. I may have to do a resto-mod on it. It was entry level from a bike shop when purchased for my sister back in the day.

[@dermotgilmartin1818]

😎🐈 cool colour baby .

[@vannguyen-zt9ys]

At this price point should be looking at the top brands entry level bikes. some even cheaper

[@jamesweldon8118]

Idk it just needs too much done to it at the price for it to be compelling to me. It should be like 299

[@armandocardenas6094]

The 22 teeth chainring should work with that freewheel.

[@ryanjewell9832]

The comps has such a better color selection than the switchback expert.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Love that purple!👌

[@pulgadog9590]

That's a sweet looking bike. Looks like you will need to lace up a new freehub.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🫣The Tick reading your comment. 🤣 Thanks for the late night viewing.🙏

[@anthonywkeyes]

‘crackheads’ - laughing my a** off. great video. nice bike.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😂 Thanks Brother 💪

[@GaryRosenfeld]

Any thoughts on microshift advent drive

[@jayhathaway940]

Go Denny!!

[@AgentMTB]

This should definitely be PROJECT GRAPE APE😉!!

[@brandihodges9548]

For the components of this one, I'd say MSRP should be $100 less (I'm sure it's priced so you think you get a deal when it's on sale). Love the color!! I was close...was saying 31.7 lbs

[@timjohns3743]

Great channel! Fun banter. 1. Since dicks SG is a big box store but has a bike shop inside, in store customers will Not have to deal with warranty or shipping damage or bent rotors and will receive free adjustments. You also pay a little premium for multiple bike sizes and colors 2. Please call your bottom brackets “ square taper with NON sealed ball bearings. IXF cranks are a “splined” hollow style with outboard sealed bearings. Square taper, old style and cheap can fall off and come loose and were invented over 70 years ago.

[@VIC-20_Synthwave]

When are we getting the updated OZARK TRAIL RIDGE review now that the smalls are in store? Saw one this evening rocking an Acolyte in the back & a different front chain ring. Also had Kenda tires with yellow logos. 180 rotor on the front with different looking breaks.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

When we do our Walmart bike searches and find the small, we will probably grab one. We haven't seen any size Ridge in the updated form yet, just the Vibe. Thanks for being up late and watching.🙏

[@VIC-20_Synthwave]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS AWESOME! Can't wait. I've been watching you guys for about a year now. I have a Schwinn Taff Comp I scored on clearance & have upgraded it nicely. Then picked up a Rocky Mountain Fusion 30 & I really, really love that bike. I found you guys when researching the Ridge/Trouvaille last year.

[@cozy_Fozy]

Tick, I understand you are accustomed to bashing things with your hands lol, just be aware of hitting a small tool with the side of your fist or even the palm of your hand can easily cause long-term nerve damage, a coworker did something similar years ago and still suffers numbness/tingling.

[@armandocardenas6094]

The reason why they choose to pair Microshift shifters with a Journey derailleur is because the Tourney always comes with integrated EZ fire shifters/brakes.

[@dragonflygenetics420]

They also have a giant hardtail on the website

[@josephpowell3949]

I like watching your Videos on budget, but Quality bikes and parts! I bought a set of fat Himalo forks for my ebikes that you did a video on, I am a 63-year-old fart with Bone-on-bone knee and a bad hip, so the ebike is the best for me, I just cruise on my ebike but I do like doing my own upgrades. 👍

[@AGhostRiderR]

Got do do a comparison to nishiki Colorado haven't seen you with a nishiki 🤷‍♂️

[@armandocardenas6094]

That bike is ridiculously upgradable.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Wait till we start upgrading it. It's going to be a beast!

[@armandocardenas6094]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Well, I will send parts for that bike.

[@aaronbehindbars]

Fedex once drove a forklift through the side of a bike box I had shipped and then had the nerve to blame me for not packing it well enough. There's a reason that bikeflighta switched from Fedex to UPS ...

[@mikeburgh3956]

I luv the frame. Great for a beginner or someone wanting to get into mtb'ing. But I will only get 12x148 & tappered HT frames.... The Axum DP is what got me into riding. I now have a Nukeproof that I built from frame up & LOVE. Thanks for the vid. Shame on that rotor. I'd be pi$$ed if I received that!

[@MUTP-zq1oc]

Slap on a ks exa 900i dropper 100mm travel on that, so nice since its a 30.9 seat tube. ☺️

[@dragonflygenetics420]

I remember when my first full suspension bike a Fisher cake Deluxe 3 was 27 pounds I believe...

[@ken23434]

I think the price is high, maybe I am out of touch w recent prices. Aggressor Pro was typically $350, so what do you get for the extra $200? Internal routing and a 44mm head tube. But, you are paying more for a freewheel instead of a cassette. To upgrade the drivetrain with a 1X you need to fork out $$$ on a new rear wheel. Huge mistake not putting a cassette on this one, especially for the price. Good looking frame and the 44mm head tube helps greatly with upgrade options on the forks. IMO this should be $300 $350 max.

[@Wireman134]

You need to check the hubs for steel!

[@slothsquatch5023]

The color is 🔥. Why the 2x drivetrain? Get that front derailleur off and the dual rear reflectors...is it a fat tire bike? That front rotor looks like it was in an accident lol. Not Mongoose's fault but you can't swap it for the realtime review, you rode the Sidewinder with backwards cockpit. Freewheel no big deal, just swap them out with the cycling deal wheelset. Or now that you're a wheel building expert, just swap out the rear hub.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣

[@beardedtexan7699]

No more gt ? Nice color, a 1x9 would be great, and a air shock.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yeah, I guess Dick's decided it was time to replace the GT. Agreed that an air fork and 1X9 would be nice upgrades. Thanks for being up late and watching.🙏👍🏼

[@mikehancock6280]

I won a trek years back and when it arrived the box was demolished but somehow the bike was fine. Go figure.

[@armandocardenas6094]

That bike is for a beginner with plans to upgrade her as skills are achieved. A diamond to be polished.

[@chickensendies]

uh oh..... It is purple.... I need it.....

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

It looks even better in person! Love that purple 💜 😍 🤣👍🏼

[@Joe-pb3lx]

Being a metal fabber aluminum is cheaper than steel......but its harder on tooling......

[@david78212]

Freewheel or cassette? It really isn’t that big of a deal, most people are going to change the wheels out anyways. Believing that stock wheels are junk, it’s pretty much the first thing to go. Do you get the feeling that you are seeing more bikes with cheaper parts because they are getting a better deal and so that’s what they are using? $549? You are quickly approaching “bike shop” entry level bikes, most of them have a cassette.

[@ozvega]

GIANT is also teaming up with Dick's Sporting Goods with their budget bikes or that's another rumor

[@chrismarafino9481]

Not a rumor. Those are just at the House of Sports locations though.

[@destroystreets1023]

This bikes price should start with a 2

[@armandocardenas6094]

Tourney is built for street riding, not mountain biking. Deore is for mountain biking. Altus is built for for gravel.

[@metakheadfromthe89s]

Worth damn near 189 bucks

[@mrk1075]

6:17 fedex? Go figure! 😂

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣

[@motov8-garage832]

I'm looking to get two new bikes here soon for me and my girlfriend. Looks like this definitely Won't be one of them. It looks alright as far as the shape, but there is no way I'm buying a bran new 2x anything, not to mention a 7 speed? ..and then for 650$😅 heck no! That's a 400$ bike tops. Cant even lower the seat without cutting it.. that's a big deal for my ladie.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

It's currently $550, but hopefully, they will put it on some good sales at some point.

[@mattmorrison9379]

Well, if I'm being honest I think the ardor looks better.

[@armandocardenas6094]

I'm convinced the FedEx hates their customers.

[@mattmorrison9379]

Mongeese lmao. A flock of them, that's hilarious

[@scottersandman6408]

the comp has a better gear range than the expert....

[@robamus]

Was worried I messed up buying my son the last Aggressor at our store for $349 last week…. The internal routing and the dropper routing is cool on that mongoose. But for another $200 and that rear wheel to deal with? I’m good.

[@guambra2001]

I love the video but this bike is a pass for me. At this price point, it needs to have a tapered head tube and a free hub at a minimum. I mean for crying out loud, it still has a 2x…by the time you’re done making all the upgrades for making it trail worthy, you’re close to 1K. This is a hard pass.

[@bradhinman2061]

Agreed

[@chuckwolf9869]

for 549.99 they should have electric motors on them

[@nathanhotchkiss4842]

Nothing exciting about the bike at that price, color is cool. Should be much cheaper. At these prices, you guys need to upgrade a base bike store bike.

[@WMSchoenhofer]

Hot trash at that price 😂

[@Michael-Martell]

First video (well 2min) of the channel I’ve watched, and I don’t think I can watch any more. The white guy just continually interrupts you!!! Man, if I was the guy on the left I’d be questioning if I could really continue on with this guy. I mean I’m sure he’s not a bad dude, but it’s just so hard to watch, that I lost interest in the bike review.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

That's actually his job.🤣 This is only the Initial Impressions and you might like the Realtime Review (less interaction or "interruptions" if you will).😉

[@Iosis6]

I don't think this bike is for anyone. Tons of cheap parts. 2x drivetrain A freewheel, non-tapered headtube, and a steel coil fork. I'd just stay away from this thing all together.

[@armandocardenas6094]

FedEx sucks.

[@zipzip8239]

way overpriced

[@mikehiggins461]

Can the old guy please still interupting?? So annoyin. That mountain bike is garbage.

[@Tightt88]

Dang guys lol.

[@skinnyslide]

junk for the price mongoose was on the right track with the ardore witch imo is a better bike for $200 less this bike is atleast 5 years behind at the pricepoint