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. :)
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.
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❤❤
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.
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).
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?
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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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. :)
That is awesome. Thanks so mich for watching.
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?
@@BrianBanks8134 Not a tapered one, and no extra bearings were needed.
@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?
@@BrianBanks8134 I am not an expert on this subject. I'd say upgrade the one you like the more. :)
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.
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
Yes, I thought the comp was more of a basic Walmart-type bike.
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❤❤
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.
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).
Thanks for the comment and Thanks for watching.
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?
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.
what do you think of the poseidon norton at 699 compared to this ? i like this bike also...thanks
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.
@@MTBRideFree thanks for your time :)
I just wish these Walmart/DSG bikes were 12x148 thru axle in the rear. Does it have a tappered headtube?
It sure does, that built this thing to be upgraded for sure.
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.
@@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.
I’ll take it off your hands lol! Do you think this is good for urban riding and hill climbs?
I am going to be giving it away soon. Make sure to subscribe.
Definitely!
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Great video, probably need to brush up on the mtb terminology.
Xtrada 6 a better buy at this price point
Awesome, thanks for watching.
Problem is extra 80 dollars shipping from California