I work at Dicks and I’m a bike technician. A couple of things about this bike. First The color purple is considered a “girl’s “ bike only because of the color, I think that’s crazy, I love that color. Second thing, the frames are all the same size, what changes on them is the height of the seat stay tube, it will be longer on a XL frame versus the medium. I think Pacific cycles who makes this bike took a shortcut by doing that instead of actually changing the size of the frame. The GT Avalanche is a better buy for about the same price but has hydraulic disc brakes and really does come in different frame sizes.
So you're saying I won't fit a small because I'm 6'3", but I'll fit a XL because some tube out behind the seat tube is longer? That doesn't even make sense. The top tube would have to be a longer reach to make this possible, as well as other dimensions. The chart I have downloaded even shows the top tube length, seat tube length, even the head tube length change through the sizes.
@@MissingLinkMTB correct. He must mean the chainstay length is the same, because on Mongoose website, all the frame sizes have different measurements for top tube, seat tube, head tube, etc. BUT the chainstay length is the same across all sizes. My son and I checked them out at DSG for S&G and the bikes were all different sizes.
@@barfo281 Possibly, but that doesn't seem to be what he means. Opening with being a tech at Dick's lends legitimacy to his statement so he needs to be more careful when he words it.
@@MissingLinkMTB You are correct and that's why I'm saying that they took a shortcut instead of making the actual frame size different. I put a medium next to a large and it was the same size except for the height of the seat stay tube. crazy! Now the small frame will be a 27.9 instead of a 29er.
Getting back into trail riding at the ripe old age of age 51. Picked one of these up today for $399 and played also played taps for my 17 year old Trek 3700! Thank you Kev for your awesome channel, in particular this review that helped me make a decision, and for all your do in general. Great content- honest, easy to grasp, and helpful!
It's not a bad looking bike but you could have spent 100 or 200 more and got something with some hydraulic disc brakes but I understand welcome to mountain biking and enjoy your new ride❤❤
@@sjanzeir I don't have a problem with the components, I even run the same 8 speed on my current bike. My problem is how much it is. The competition has 12 speed deore, name brand hydros, a nicer suntour fork etc while cheaper. I think 95% of people would agree a 12 speed deore is better than the acolyte
I just finished building out my first batch of these bikes...As I built them I was eyeing where (DICKS) specs differed from the Switchback 1 on the Mongoose website. If I were to get one of these for myself...I'm replacing the Tourney with Altus or Acera...I like clipless pedals, and maybe a different saddle for starters. It is a good robust entry level ride...we will probably sell a ton of them.
I just don't see the value in this bike like GT aggressor pro. For 600, you can buy a Marlin 5 or Giant Talon (or any entry level hardtails from big companies) with hydraulic brakes and better drivetrains. Warranty and support is also questionable considering Dicks doesn't replace parts. There is just so many good options now, it's hard to see the value in some of these bikes.
Nice bike. For that price I’d expect to have a 1 by with an entry level groupset. For this reason, it’s a no buy in my book. You can still find good buys on Schwinn mountain bikes that are a better deal.
Bought this bike yesterday I wanna get healthy, I’m new to the all the riding but this bike caught my attention so I took it home but when I get going it clunks as I’m putting pressure/my weight on the pedals it feels like it slipping is that normal or what am I doing wrong
No reason to even look at this bike. The Giordano Valor, reviewed here at Kev Central kicks this things butt for only $589.00 , and comes with Hydraulics and 1x10 drive train, you can get the Intrepid for 659.00, you'd have to be crazy to buy this bike. Mongoose is a day late and a dollar short again......but I do like the color.
You make a good point. That valor does keep catching my eye. I really like the look. I have a hard time buying one because I already have the trouvale. Not entirely sure but think it's basically the same frame.
For that amount of money, it's better to find a hardtail with hydraulic brakes and Advent X 10 speed. I think Salsa Rangerfinder sometimes sells for around 600 range price tag.
On the 20th of this month I'm getting the polygon xtrada 7 but I can't decide to get the purple and white or the black charcoal gray I'm thinking about the purple and white that's a pretty badass color😂😂
Hey Kev, do you think you could do a review/build of the Poseidon Norton bike frame? It's probably the least expensive bare bike frame you can buy with modern geometry, sized frames, a tapered headtube and a rear thru-axle with detachable drop-outs. I just bought the XL matte black frame a couple days ago and it get's delivered on Monday. i am going to put all the parts I have on my GT Aggressor Pro onto the new frame. I know you usually do reviews of budget bikes and don't really review frames or do builds but I think this frame is right up yours, and your viewers (like me) alley.
If I was you I'd go with the Ozark trail ridge tapered head tube, better drivetrain but also look for used second hand bikes on marketplace before you do that you can usually find a good setup If you were around my area I'd sell you my hard tail it's a 2024 specialized rockhopper pro it's only 3 months old but it's a little too big for me so I'm getting a different bike on the 20th
I have the no longer available 26 inch (yes, I know) Mongoose completely refitted with the highest-end Shimano components that are compatible with the bike. Even Deore hydraulic brakes. Koozer wheels with nifty skinwall Smoke and Dart. I think I may have invested in total a wee bit more than the cost of this Switchback But not that much more. And it's now much much more than a standard big box. Oh, btw, even found an incredibly priced, hardly used, authentic, made-in-Italy (as in not counterfeit) Prologo Dimension CPC. Nice.
Agreed. At over $500, you can get an entry-level trek marlin 4. Or probably a marlin 5 if you can get a nice deal. My local shop had a marlin 5 for $550 a couple months ago
🤔 Off Subject But.....I wonder how much tougher an aluminum frame would be. If it was coated in Line-X spray? Line-X is super tough & different/way better quality than regular truck bed liner. Line-X with some rear drop out support brackets. Might make a very durable bike & ebike.
Is there some new law that all new bikes have to have double red rear reflectors? I've noticed a few bikes being advertised, I mean demoed, on TH-cam that are coming with 2 red rear reflectors on the rear seat stays.
that's how most big box store bikes come. I work at Target and build bikes, but tbh most times i leave the reflectors off even though I think by law they need to sell with the reflectors on. But they look stupid so i leave them off lol.
My Full suspension bike had a defect and the company gave me 25% off a new bike and I if I go with the cheapest bike it would be the roscoe 6. Would you if that was your opinion do that or something like the expert and upgrade the fork?
the switchback model up in the line has entry level hydraulic brakes and a tapered head tube. 1 by also. it the front mech works, the smaller rear cogs are better. this comp has a lower first gear than the one by more expensive big brother. 22/34 vs 32/42 much easier to climb with this comp drivetrain. got to be careful with one by
I just paid 800$ for 2 bikes built but DSG. They had a sale, did I get rektd? It’s been almost 20 years I last had a bike. Wifey and I chose these bc we grew up riding mongoose. We aren’t bikers 🙃
Aggressor Pro is currently on-sale for $200 cheaper than this at DSG...if someone is looking at the smaller sizing with 27.5" wheels, they might as well save a couple hundred and get a better spec'd bike with the Aggressor Pro.
Honestly I'm 5'9 and I lost my Roscoe 8 and a horrible breakup Right now I'm riding a 2024 specialized rockhopper sport 29er but I'm selling that and I'm getting a polygon xtrada 7 but instead of 29-in wheels I'm getting 27.5 you can always upgrade to 29 but I like a smaller bike cuz I like to whip it around and do tricks😂😂
Nice bike but the price is to high. You can't sell me a 2x7 with a freewheel and mechanical disc brakes for 550 usd. At the beginning of 2023 when manufacturers were slapping all kinds of parts to bikes because of the parts shortage, for *650 usd* a Ghost Kato 29er with a 2x10 Deore, Tektro hydraulics, Rockshox Judy coil fork and generic sealed bearing wheel hubs. Originally it was specified with Shimano TX 505 hubs and a Suntour fork but I bought it with a Rockshox fork and the sealed bearing hubs as Ghost put parts which were mostly available. This is in Croatia where prices are higher due to taxes of the EU and local bike shops still need to make a living.
The expert level is $150 more with dropper-ready as well as 1x set up, name brand tires, clutch derailleur, hydraulic brakes, much better looking saddle and all your dreams will come true. Wait for it.
@@KevCentralI was about to say the same thing I don't think the expert one does have a dropper post on the 20th of this month I'm going to get the polygon xtrada 7 👍🏻 Even though I got a 2024 specialized rockhopper sport it's a little too big for me so I'm going to sell it
“Tectonic” you say? Uhm? Yeah… What will Pacific cycle come up with next… Well In spite of the esoteric marketing tech branding and marginal components, I’am not knocking this trail bike it does appear to be pretty and capable hard tail, my girlfriend said she wouldn’t mind having this, so it looks like the litmus test has passed.. Incidentally is 29 the new 27.5? 🤔
Kev, there is no way you are thinking this is even close to a good value bike. Other than a cool frame color and being dropper ready, this bike is trash for 550. Especially when kent trouvailles are in store for under 200 pretty much at every walmart now
$550? I don't think so! Way to much for this bike. With a Tourney, and that gearing, and that bottom bracket.... no, just no. I think around$300 would have been a better price. Good review though!!
The new Mongoose Switchback (Comp and Expert) are made of a weaker tensile strength aluminum (T1). Bikes like GT Avalanche 1X are T6, which is at least 4x stronger than T1. If you're planning on doing actual aggressive mountain biking, I would not be looking at the new Mongoose offerings. For not much more than the cost of either 'goose, you can get legit bikes that don't need as much upgrading and have more durable aluminum frames.
@@Phantom096 I didn't say anything about Carbon Fiber at all. I said the Mongoose Switchback is made of a much lower tensile strength rated aluminum than bikes by Trek, Giant, Kona, Specialized, GT, and so on. And yes, I know Mongoose and GT are owned by the same company, but the Mongoose is still a weaker aluminum than the GT bikes.
@@barfo281 I don’t think this bike is intended for hard jumps or black trails. This is a budget bike for the average person that wants light trail riding.
@@Phantom096 My point is that DSG sells the GT Avalanche 1X and that is made of a higher grade aluminum than the Mongoose, and sells for the same price. the Mongoose looks nice, but isn't worth it.
@@barfo281 I highly doubt they are using a softer aluminum on a bike that is supposed to takeover for GT. It’s most likely the same Aluminum with a different name at that price. Which most people will buy when they go on sale.
I work at Dicks and I’m a bike technician. A couple of things about this bike. First The color purple is considered a “girl’s “ bike only because of the color, I think that’s crazy, I love that color. Second thing, the frames are all the same size, what changes on them is the height of the seat stay tube, it will be longer on a XL frame versus the medium. I think Pacific cycles who makes this bike took a shortcut by doing that instead of actually changing the size of the frame. The GT Avalanche is a better buy for about the same price but has hydraulic disc brakes and really does come in different frame sizes.
Yes, and the GT has a better quality aluminum as well.
So you're saying I won't fit a small because I'm 6'3", but I'll fit a XL because some tube out behind the seat tube is longer? That doesn't even make sense. The top tube would have to be a longer reach to make this possible, as well as other dimensions. The chart I have downloaded even shows the top tube length, seat tube length, even the head tube length change through the sizes.
@@MissingLinkMTB correct. He must mean the chainstay length is the same, because on Mongoose website, all the frame sizes have different measurements for top tube, seat tube, head tube, etc. BUT the chainstay length is the same across all sizes.
My son and I checked them out at DSG for S&G and the bikes were all different sizes.
@@barfo281 Possibly, but that doesn't seem to be what he means. Opening with being a tech at Dick's lends legitimacy to his statement so he needs to be more careful when he words it.
@@MissingLinkMTB You are correct and that's why I'm saying that they took a shortcut instead of making the actual frame size different. I put a medium next to a large and it was the same size except for the height of the seat stay tube. crazy! Now the small frame will be a 27.9 instead of a 29er.
Getting back into trail riding at the ripe old age of age 51. Picked one of these up today for $399 and played also played taps for my 17 year old Trek 3700! Thank you Kev for your awesome channel, in particular this review that helped me make a decision, and for all your do in general. Great content- honest, easy to grasp, and helpful!
It's not a bad looking bike but you could have spent 100 or 200 more and got something with some hydraulic disc brakes but I understand welcome to mountain biking and enjoy your new ride❤❤
I’m not going to pile on so I’ll just say good review Kev!!!
$550 for Mongoose with Turney and freewheel, then the manufacturers cry us a river that the industry is suffering due to bad sales
I think that is what I paid 12 years ago for their Otero model. Full suspension with a rear air shock. That's crazy!
If you think that's bad don't look at the "expert" version of this bike. $699, Acoylte 8 speed, the cheapest suntour fork and cheapest hydro brakes
@@sjanzeir I don't have a problem with the components, I even run the same 8 speed on my current bike. My problem is how much it is. The competition has 12 speed deore, name brand hydros, a nicer suntour fork etc while cheaper. I think 95% of people would agree a 12 speed deore is better than the acolyte
I mean is it really worth 550? No way. Its why people buy budget bikes for 2-3 times less. Most casual riders use it afew times a year and it sits.
@@sjanzeir how is it snobby when full suspension are available for 850 with better components,siskiu d5
Just got these in a few weeks ago...looking forward to seeing how the move. I like them a lot...
I just finished building out my first batch of these bikes...As I built them I was eyeing where (DICKS) specs differed from the Switchback 1 on the Mongoose website. If I were to get one of these for myself...I'm replacing the Tourney with Altus or Acera...I like clipless pedals, and maybe a different saddle for starters. It is a good robust entry level ride...we will probably sell a ton of them.
@@davegrathwohl9but you can spend $100 or $200 more and get something with hydraulic disc brakes and a tapered head tube at that 🤙🏻🤟🏻
I just don't see the value in this bike like GT aggressor pro. For 600, you can buy a Marlin 5 or Giant Talon (or any entry level hardtails from big companies) with hydraulic brakes and better drivetrains. Warranty and support is also questionable considering Dicks doesn't replace parts. There is just so many good options now, it's hard to see the value in some of these bikes.
Thanks for commenting
Or a Giordano Valor/intrepid or a Poseidon Norton (Thur axle both ends, 34mm Stanchion forks)
i got my aggressor pro brand new for under 300.... but yes this mongoose is $250 tops
Aways been a sucker for mongoose... Nice bike. Great review.
I just picked one up at DSG for $432 and change after tax. I havent owned a bike in over 20 years and I'm really enjoying this Mongoose 👍
Their color options are awesome.
So....no taper, internal cable routing, freewheel ... a dream bike to upgrade 😉
I just got this bike and it is nice I don’t know much about mountain bikes, but it’s a nice bike
Nice bike. For that price I’d expect to have a 1 by with an entry level groupset. For this reason, it’s a no buy in my book. You can still find good buys on Schwinn mountain bikes that are a better deal.
The Canyon Grand Canyon 5 is a good example. That bike comes with a 12 speed 1x deore drive train. And has a path for upgradability.
@@samharris3508 it's $200 more expensive ($750) on Canyon's site though, which is about what it would cost to upgrade this bike with those components.
@@samharris3508 Canyon must have been getting a lot of sale, I checked on that bike a few days ago and I swear it was $599 now its listed at $749
Being the same price as the new Axum comp x, I would have a hard time recommending this to a friend over that one
DSG appeals to a specific buyer
I agree. The Axum has way more value as is and upgrade potential
Way too expensive for that. I paid 500 shipped for my canyon bike. I do like the purple though
This gives me dirt jumper vibes or big wheel bmx vibes
Should come with a 120mm travel Epixion air fork for $550 ... a freewheel upgrade to an 11-34x 2 would take care of the gearing for me
Bought this bike yesterday I wanna get healthy, I’m new to the all the riding but this bike caught my attention so I took it home but when I get going it clunks as I’m putting pressure/my weight on the pedals it feels like it slipping is that normal or what am I doing wrong
I dont know... looks like the Schwinn Axum Comp X 29 is taking the win here.
No reason to even look at this bike. The Giordano Valor, reviewed here at Kev Central kicks this things butt for only $589.00 , and comes with Hydraulics and 1x10 drive train, you can get the Intrepid for 659.00, you'd have to be crazy to buy this bike. Mongoose is a day late and a dollar short again......but I do like the color.
DSG shoppers are like Target shoppers. They’ll pay a bit extra to have a more up tier experience
You make a good point. That valor does keep catching my eye. I really like the look. I have a hard time buying one because I already have the trouvale. Not entirely sure but think it's basically the same frame.
For that amount of money, it's better to find a hardtail with hydraulic brakes and Advent X 10 speed. I think Salsa Rangerfinder sometimes sells for around 600 range price tag.
On the 20th of this month I'm getting the polygon xtrada 7 but I can't decide to get the purple and white or the black charcoal gray I'm thinking about the purple and white that's a pretty badass color😂😂
It looks like a 29in Ardor with internal cable routing and a 2 by drivetrain and a straight head tube. Now I wonder if I can do a 2 by on my ardor...
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I know this is a 6-month-old video but you could definitely do it two by drivetrain on your ardor
Hey Kev, do you think you could do a review/build of the Poseidon Norton bike frame? It's probably the least expensive bare bike frame you can buy with modern geometry, sized frames, a tapered headtube and a rear thru-axle with detachable drop-outs. I just bought the XL matte black frame a couple days ago and it get's delivered on Monday. i am going to put all the parts I have on my GT Aggressor Pro onto the new frame. I know you usually do reviews of budget bikes and don't really review frames or do builds but I think this frame is right up yours, and your viewers (like me) alley.
How many clams?
Hey Kev, would recommend this or the Ozark Trail Ridge. Both are pretty much the exact same price right now.
If I was you I'd go with the Ozark trail ridge tapered head tube, better drivetrain but also look for used second hand bikes on marketplace before you do that you can usually find a good setup If you were around my area I'd sell you my hard tail it's a 2024 specialized rockhopper pro it's only 3 months old but it's a little too big for me so I'm getting a different bike on the 20th
I have the no longer available 26 inch (yes, I know) Mongoose completely refitted with the highest-end Shimano components that are compatible with the bike. Even Deore hydraulic brakes. Koozer wheels with nifty skinwall Smoke and Dart. I think I may have invested in total a wee bit more than the cost of this Switchback But not that much more. And it's now much much more than a standard big box. Oh, btw, even found an incredibly priced, hardly used, authentic, made-in-Italy (as in not counterfeit) Prologo Dimension CPC. Nice.
Great color... but everything else is basic.... should be prices no more than $350
Agreed. At over $500, you can get an entry-level trek marlin 4. Or probably a marlin 5 if you can get a nice deal. My local shop had a marlin 5 for $550 a couple months ago
@@samochoa6733 marlin 4 also has a tourney and freewheel....
nice looking bike but no tapered head tube is a non starter for me. i made that mistake recently and regret it wahhhhh
Love the color,Kev.
I'd be interested to know the chainstay length. As always great video
I’ll be adding geometry specs in the description shortly
🤔 Off Subject But.....I wonder how much tougher an aluminum frame would be. If it was coated in Line-X spray? Line-X is super tough & different/way better quality than regular truck bed liner.
Line-X with some rear drop out support brackets. Might make a very durable bike & ebike.
I don’t think it would make any difference other than to add weight
@@KevCentral I just watched some Lline-X toughness tests. It could withstand some major abuse.
Is there some new law that all new bikes have to have double red rear reflectors? I've noticed a few bikes being advertised, I mean demoed, on TH-cam that are coming with 2 red rear reflectors on the rear seat stays.
that's how most big box store bikes come. I work at Target and build bikes, but tbh most times i leave the reflectors off even though I think by law they need to sell with the reflectors on. But they look stupid so i leave them off lol.
I don't see how these hope to compete with the new Axum's at walmart which are better in almost every way for less or the same price.
Different shopper type
Nice bike..that expert one is the one I would be after...can't wait to see your opinion 🤙🏽🚵♂️
My Full suspension bike had a defect and the company gave me 25% off a new bike and I if I go with the cheapest bike it would be the roscoe 6. Would you if that was your opinion do that or something like the expert and upgrade the fork?
I love it.
Good review. For a little bit more move on to a trek 5. ??
Cool bike but I think the schwinn axum dp is a better choice in that price range
Why buy this when you can buy an entry-level Canyon for the same price and it comes with a 12 speed shimano deore groupset?
This is for the market to shops DSG for bikes
I’d like to do a build on this frame of it were like $300
Man with how cheap hydraulic brakes are why not on a $550 bike and non taper nah imma pass😂😂😂
the switchback model up in the line has entry level hydraulic brakes and a tapered head tube. 1 by also. it the front mech works, the smaller rear cogs are better. this comp has a lower first gear than the one by more expensive big brother. 22/34 vs 32/42 much easier to climb with this comp drivetrain. got to be careful with one by
OTR 29'' FTW!
Get a Switchback Pro! It comes with a dropper snd better specs
I picked this up at Dicks for about $360
The frame looks very similar to a first generation Axum
more like the Ardor but with a bigger seatpost tube.
I like it, but more like a $400 bike
They will go on 'sale' in 3-6months
@@Kay0Bot, yup .. currently $399
I just paid 800$ for 2 bikes built but DSG.
They had a sale, did I get rektd? It’s been almost 20 years I last had a bike. Wifey and I chose these bc we grew up riding mongoose. We aren’t bikers 🙃
Looks great but that's not enough spec for 550. Give me a Giordano Valor or Intrepid for similar money at both of these Mongoose bikes price point.
Aggressor Pro is currently on-sale for $200 cheaper than this at DSG...if someone is looking at the smaller sizing with 27.5" wheels, they might as well save a couple hundred and get a better spec'd bike with the Aggressor Pro.
Honestly I'm 5'9 and I lost my Roscoe 8 and a horrible breakup Right now I'm riding a 2024 specialized rockhopper sport 29er but I'm selling that and I'm getting a polygon xtrada 7 but instead of 29-in wheels I'm getting 27.5 you can always upgrade to 29 but I like a smaller bike cuz I like to whip it around and do tricks😂😂
Frame looks like a grand canyon 5
Nice bike but the price is to high. You can't sell me a 2x7 with a freewheel and mechanical disc brakes for 550 usd.
At the beginning of 2023 when manufacturers were slapping all kinds of parts to bikes because of the parts shortage, for *650 usd* a Ghost Kato 29er with a 2x10 Deore, Tektro hydraulics, Rockshox Judy coil fork and generic sealed bearing wheel hubs. Originally it was specified with Shimano TX 505 hubs and a Suntour fork but I bought it with a Rockshox fork and the sealed bearing hubs as Ghost put parts which were mostly available. This is in Croatia where prices are higher due to taxes of the EU and local bike shops still need to make a living.
Why is there 2 reflectors in the back?😮
That’s a new thing pacific cycle has started doing for some reason
The expert level is $150 more with dropper-ready as well as 1x set up, name brand tires, clutch derailleur, hydraulic brakes, much better looking saddle and all your dreams will come true. Wait for it.
the Expert seems to have a 141 rear also
Expert doesn’t have a dropper. It’s normally $200 more. Currently, $150 more
@@KevCentralI was about to say the same thing I don't think the expert one does have a dropper post on the 20th of this month I'm going to get the polygon xtrada 7 👍🏻 Even though I got a 2024 specialized rockhopper sport it's a little too big for me so I'm going to sell it
Ardor for $350 is a better deal and it will run 29.....Kev said so! 😜
The Ardor has lots of fans
I miss my Mongoose Teocali 27.5" ..... sadly, it was stolen.
This price for a bike with mechanical disc brakes you might as well spend $100 or 200 more and get some with some decent hydraulics on it
Should be 219 bucks I'll stock with my ozark trail ridge
Good review... go buy an Ardor instead
For that price they better work on those welds.
Ha!
this is not the mongoose that brought us the XR pro and Ardor. if it is, they just regressed HARD this is a 250 dollar bike, at best
Mongoose got cheap with this other than paint job 😂😂😂❤
DSG pricing is always a bit higher
2X with a Freewheel and a straight steer tube are all a no go at this price point for me. I wouldn't pay over $400 for this bike.
did you go to Dick's and see the GT bikes are gone.....
I think they’re trying to make GT a dealer brand again
Definitely a blank canvas to upgrade. Not worth the price. Why doesn't Mongoose sell frames?
“Tectonic” you say? Uhm? Yeah… What will Pacific cycle come up with next… Well
In spite of the esoteric marketing tech branding and marginal components, I’am not knocking this trail bike it does appear to be pretty and capable hard tail, my girlfriend said she wouldn’t mind having this, so it looks like the litmus test has passed..
Incidentally is 29 the new 27.5? 🤔
I think in a few years 27.5 will go the way of the dinosaurs and it will only be 29ers on adult bikes.
Why would anyone who isn’t racing bikes NEED disc brakes, much less hydraulic one? The best “entry level” bikes are older used ones.
Being able to stop when wet would be one reason. That said, I rode rim brake mountain bikes for quite a while without issue
@@KevCentral. I guess being able to quickly lock up the wheels and doing stoppies in the rain with old pre cantilever brakes isn’t good enough?
Kev, there is no way you are thinking this is even close to a good value bike. Other than a cool frame color and being dropper ready, this bike is trash for 550. Especially when kent trouvailles are in store for under 200 pretty much at every walmart now
DSG shippers are a specific market and not the same as a walmart bike shopper
looks like any one of a dozen or so Walmart bikes.....same bike company,just different names
ashan bike
$550? I don't think so! Way to much for this bike. With a Tourney, and that gearing, and that bottom bracket.... no, just no. I think around$300 would have been a better price. Good review though!!
Not good value imo
The people that shop at DSG for bikes are different than the shoppers for a Walmart bike. Sorta like the difference of Target vs Walmart
The new Mongoose Switchback (Comp and Expert) are made of a weaker tensile strength aluminum (T1). Bikes like GT Avalanche 1X are T6, which is at least 4x stronger than T1.
If you're planning on doing actual aggressive mountain biking, I would not be looking at the new Mongoose offerings. For not much more than the cost of either 'goose, you can get legit bikes that don't need as much upgrading and have more durable aluminum frames.
Where exactly would it bend because to me Aluminum is a better application than Carbon fiber for MTB.,
@@Phantom096 I didn't say anything about Carbon Fiber at all. I said the Mongoose Switchback is made of a much lower tensile strength rated aluminum than bikes by Trek, Giant, Kona, Specialized, GT, and so on.
And yes, I know Mongoose and GT are owned by the same company, but the Mongoose is still a weaker aluminum than the GT bikes.
@@barfo281 I don’t think this bike is intended for hard jumps or black trails. This is a budget bike for the average person that wants light trail riding.
@@Phantom096 My point is that DSG sells the GT Avalanche 1X and that is made of a higher grade aluminum than the Mongoose, and sells for the same price.
the Mongoose looks nice, but isn't worth it.
@@barfo281 I highly doubt they are using a softer aluminum on a bike that is supposed to takeover for GT. It’s most likely the same Aluminum with a different name at that price. Which most people will buy when they go on sale.
This one is good for 150 to 200 bucks. 550, hard pass.
$300 bike.
Not worth all that price
Way over priced