For riders looking to learn tricks and stunts, then a freestyle bike is the correct choice. Based in Easton, Pennsylvania, Tara spends tons of time on the road and trail testing products. A familiar face at cyclocross races, crits, and bike parks in the Mid Atlantic and New England, on weekends she can often be found racing for the New York City-based CRCA/KruisCX team. When not riding a bike, or talking about them, Tara listens to a lot of ska, punk, and emo music, and consumes too much social media.
The Mongoose Fireball Moto isn’t a retro mountain bike. Or, in my instance, a street bike cum pump track bike. I live in a part of the world where the local council has gone bananas for pump tracks. A lovely tarmac Velosolutions one and everything.
Is annoying heavy for bunny hops, plus the internal wiring prevents barspins. That specialization means that, as with the mountain bike cousins, you will give up performance in one area to gain it elsewhere—but the diversity of adult-sized BMX bikes is not nearly as outrageous as it is on the mountain. It’s possible to race on your skatepark bike or vice versa. As with most things we buy, our final decision is based not only on what we want but also on what we can afford—and somewhere in the middle is the best option for the money and the riding you do. So while a $6,000 custom commuter bike might make you starry-eyed, there are plenty of sub-$1,000 possibilities that fit your needs. And while a $500 city bike is easier on the wallet, it might not offer the best features for longer commutes or those with mixed terrain.
If you’re a fan of BMX bikes, you’re probably familiar with the Mongoose brand. For decades, Mongoose has been synonymous with high-quality, durable BMX bikes that are designed for superior performance. And one of the most iconic Mongoose bikes of all time is the California mongoose racing bike Special. LUXBMX offers free shipping on all orders over $199 (excluding bikes) Australia-wide with a flat rate express upgrade of $7.99. Bike shipping is calculated by location and bike size. Choosing the right level bike for your riding ability is important.
Kevin Cortez is an editor for Runner’s World, Bicycling, and Popular Mechanics covering reviews. A culture and product journalist for over ten years, he’s an expert in men’s style, technology, gaming, coffee, e-bikes, hiking, gear, and all things outdoors. He most recently worked as the Style Editor for Reviewed, a top product recommendation site owned by USA TODAY.