This is important because, as a rider, you should know which heavy bike you can handle. Heavy bikes have their advantages, such as stability, but they also have disadvantages because it can be difficult to transport them in areas with flat surfaces if you need to move them around. In the past, Mongoose bicycles were at the top of the class. If we want a realistic picture of quality and price, we need to look at the budget and high-end bikes. Their products are distributed worldwide, mainly through independent distributors and retailers. Prior to GearJunkie, he owned and operated his own business before freelancing at GearHungry. Based in Austin, Texas, Anderson loves to climb, boulder, road bike, trail run, and frequent local watering holes (of both varieties). BMX bikes designed by Mongoose in the 1970s and 1980s shaped a generation of innovation and design. It doesn’t matter what you’re riding – cargo bikes or gravel – Mongoose has all the bikes you need to get where you need to go. It’s the first BMX in the range to use a 4130 Chromoly steel front triangle. The other style of Mongoose Bicycles are those low-end, mass-produced bikes which are distributed by major chain-stores at discount prices. Their most noticeably difference is in terms of Bmx aerodynamics designed and handle to be higher on speed. Even at higher speeds, it is harder for a rider to reach the speeds that are harder for a rider to reach. RECO (Racer Engineering Company) was a wholly owned manufacturing division created for insurance purposes to be separate from BMX Products, Inc, even though RECO was always in house. It was headed by Vice President of Manufacturing Hoppy Brooks in his attempt to market motorcycle frames but was according to Skip “totally unsuccessful”. Asking a 16yrs old to spend $2000 to buy a un-ride-able 80’s GT performer is not going to work.. The only other bike genre I believe that can rival old school is klunkers... If somebody is looking for an inexpensive bike to ride occasionally or wants a second bike on which to do stunts, they are probably suitable for that person. Mongoose has developed a solid reputation for quality bikes at an affordable cost in the cycling industry. The Legion L40 uses a 20.5-inch top tube, ideal for riders around 5’6”. They feature specially constructed BMX Frames, handlebars, stems and saddles that are everything a rider could need. One of our most frequently asked questions in freestyle is, which rear hub do I want, a freecoaster or a cassette? Most experienced riders know their preference, but if you’re new to the sport it can be difficult to know which choice to make. The Hooligan Fat BMX gets an aluminum frame too, with a different geometry based around its 26? wheels and 4? tires. It goets a shorter front end but a much longer rear-centre to accomodate the massive rear tire, and it is 5mm higher than the 29er. BMX Products Inc’s product range includes BMX Bikes, Dirt Jump Bikes, BMX Racing Equipment, and other Bicycle Accessories such as clothing and helmets. Also, all Mongoose Legion BMXs will have the wheel size (20-inch diameter) unless it’s the Legion L16 or Legion L18 (which have 16-inch and 18-inch diameter wheels, respectively). Whether it be freestyle or race every single one of our staff is a die-hard BMXer so you know that you’re always getting the best advice. 10,000+ products in stock and over 40,000 satisfied customers to date. Your young BMX rider can shred it at the bike park with the Mongoose Boys' Grid XS 20 in. Built for smaller riders, the boys' BMX bicycle is no less of a beast than its full-sized counterparts. This BMX bicycle also features a durable low stance frame that is more proportionate to young riders, making it easier for them to ride. Since Mongoose only offered these bikes in the continental USA they have been working hard to find a way for people in Canada, Alaska/Hawaii, Mexico, UK, ect, to get their hands on them and that’s where we come in.