These bikes are strong enough for smooth landings on race and pump tracks but will not take the abuse that a freestyle bike would in concrete skateparks. If you’re looking to set fast lap times or begin your competitive career on the track, a race bike is the right choice. For almost 40 years, Mongoose has been in the dirt, on the trails and off the ramps. Founded in 1974 in a Southern California garage, Mongoose has always been an aggressive brand with products that push the limits of what a rider can do. From the biggest hits on the mountain or in the park to the urban jungle, Mongoose is an authentic brand that produces durable products built for real riders. Classic Mongoose fans rejoice - the California Special BMX bike is back! We have established this site because we have become aware of the many other loyal Vintage Mongoose owners and former owners throughout the world who want information about their Vintage Mongoose bikes. It is a place where you can get technical information about parts, interviews, racers, company history and even a few restoration tips. We have a vast library of original brochures, dealer price sheets, and interviews, with the man behind the company, Skip Hess. The Mongoose Legion L40 Bike is ready for the beginner to intermediate level BMX rider. If you are trying to figure out what the serial number means on your mid school Mongoose BMX, check out our easy-to-follow serial number guide. Based in Innerleithen, Scotland, Jessie-May can often be seen riding the Glentress Trail Center, and its neighboring Enduro and Downhill Tracks. She regularly competes in Enduro at a national level, and has recently competed on the World Stage at a handful of Enduro World Series events. The two 29ers are identical in their geometry with a 70° head tube angle, 71° seat tube angle and BB drop of 65mm. Features such as a sealed bearing mid bottom bracket and s... The Mongoose Hooligan AL 29" Bike is a lightweight cruiser. The frame and rims are made from a durable lightweight aluminum while utilizing a steel... The Mongoose Hooligan was a BMX workhorse throughout the 1990s, a staple in the lineup from 1990 through to 2001. The younger audience may be more familiar with the Mongoose Hooligan as a scooter, an alternative vehicle for the take-offs and rails of the skate park. In 2022 it makes its return as a BMX, only with 29? wheels this time, as opposed to the much smaller 20? wheels one would normally see on a BMX. The Mongoose Supergoose is closely modeled on the original from the 80s, it has a high-strength 4130 chromoly steel loop-tail BMX frame, an MX brake kit, Pro Class handlebars, and lightweight Mongoose Pro Class drill rims. BMX was one of the fastest growing sports in the country in the late 70s and early 80s, and Mongoose was one of the most recognizable names in the industry. They diversified into mountain bikes and scooters in the 90s, and they’re now bringing their two most famous BMX bikes back into production. It’s the same size as the L40 at 20.5-inches but the handlebars are bigger (1” wider and 0.75” taller). It also has an integrated head tube which means a stronger frame. The rims are also wider, which not only makes them stronger but also less prone to pinch flats on hard landings. The top tube length comes in a 640mm paired with 454mm chainstays. They are spec’d with a 48mm stem and 5? rise bars at 730mm wide. Get psyched and keep an eye on Mongoose for more details. And we mean it — the limited-run bikes are scheduled to release on an unannounced date this fall. The geometry, materials, construction, and original spec will be the same down to the seat clamp, brakes, and colors. This week, Mongoose brings them both back — and everything that comes along with them. Established in 2011, Time 2 Shine Bicycle Pro Shop has been providing top-notch sales & service in the BMX & MTB community. When I think of the old mongoose from my childhood, I think of those huge circle gussets, odd square section, and loop tails and the dull nickel chrome finish. Yup and even if you trash all the cheap cost cuter parts. Many believe this is trash, department store, novelty bmx, which in many ways, it's mostly true. Identifying the serial numbers on the early Mongoose frames is actually quite easy and intuitive with this guide.