{"product_id":"mongoose-switchback-comp-27-5","title":"Mongoose Switchback Comp 27.5\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMongoose Switchback Comp Mountain Bike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mongoose Switchback Comp draws on over 40 years of riding heritage to deliver a capable, trail-ready hardtail at an accessible price point. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrivetrain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMongoose Tectonic T1 aluminium, 29\" trail geometry, internal cable routing, 10mm x 135mm dropout, replaceable hanger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXposure, steel steerer, 9mm x 100mm QR, 100mm travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrankset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProwheel aluminium, 36\/22T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeimin FP-B906 cartridge, square taper, threaded 73mm shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Derailleur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShimano TY-300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShifters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroshift TS39 Thumb Tap, 2x7-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCassette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreewheel, 7-speed, 13-34T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKMC Z7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMongoose nylon platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels and Tyres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRims\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXposure aluminium double wall, 32H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront: Xposure aluminium, 9mm x 100mm, 32H, 6-bolt - Rear: Xposure aluminium, 10mm x 135mm QR, 32H, 6-bolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpokes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14G stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTyres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.5\" x 2.25\" (smaller sizes) \/ 29\" x 2.25\" (larger sizes), wire bead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJAK 7 mechanical disc, aluminium, 160mm rotors (front and rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake Levers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCockpit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandlebar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXposure aluminium, 720mm width, 15mm rise, 31.8mm clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXposure aluminium, threadless, 40mm, 7 degree, 31.8mm clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXposure single density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreadless, ZS44, retainer bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle and Seatpost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMongoose MTB, steel rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeatpost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXposure aluminium, 350mm, 30.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal cable routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mongoose","offers":[{"title":"Bronze \/ S","offer_id":52474829766965,"sku":"M2530D24U1SM","price":699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":52474829996341,"sku":"M2530D24U3SM","price":699.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/3468\/6261\/files\/Mongoose_Switchback_Comp_27.5_bronze.webp?v=1774582389","url":"https:\/\/ivanhoecycles.com.au\/products\/mongoose-switchback-comp-27-5","provider":"Ivanhoe Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}