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The Extra Terrestrial’ – directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring a young Henry Thomas as Elliott Taylor. Featuring the iconic scene in which the boys are being chased by cops on BMX bikes, pedalling at speed, tearing around the neighborhood, jumping and eventually taking flight. For BMX to be shown in this light was a… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

The Mongoose brand of bicycles focuses on two product lines for consumers. The most popular line comprises discount bikes offered in department stores, while higher-end Mongoose bicycles can be found on the Mongoose website or in specialty bicycle shops. Tires are usually an inexpensive upgrade that can make a huge difference in the way a bike feels, but here again, buyers likely won’t… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

There certainly have been plenty of Mongoose models with all Cro-Mo frames over the years. The Mongoose 3-piece cro-mo (Solution?) cranks however were not. April 1984 was when all “Chatsworth” production ceased … People who don’t want to be restricted by a regular bike’s carrying capacity should look into cargo bikes. The Mongoose Envoy can… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

Funnily enough, after making the decision to use a black transvestite on the cover of the 1990 Mongoose BMX catalogue, the executive took a different view and forced Magoo out of the company. From CW racing, the excessively talkative Magoo made the move to GT, starting off in administration and ending up in advertising and… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

The Mongoose Deception also has an adjustable handlebar that adds comfort to your ride. Department-store s perform well for their intended uses and so do Mongoose’s higher-level bicycles. From sleek electric bikes, road bikes, speed bikes, to rugged mountain bikes and versatile hybrids, our collection caters to every rider’s preference and terrain. Choose the perfect… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

It is perhaps overdue at this point to mention that the name Mongoose was the result of Skip, and interestingly, was taken from 5 x national drag racing champion Tom ‘The Mongoose’ McEwen. Pretty awesome to think that the very early roots of BMX have drag racing ties, as well as a more obvious association… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

If you need further assistance contact our  Customer Solutions Team . Still making bikes today, they have seen it all thru the years. The Mongoose Legion L60 Bike is a good entry level BMX bike mongoose dirt bike for someone on the slightly taller side. I observe a V brake on the rear wheel, which is relatively… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

In its early years, Hess recalled that about 600 frames per day were produced at its Chatsworth, Los Angeles location. On 11 October 2021 Pon Holdings, headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands announced that they acquired US-based bike company Dorel Sports. By combining Pon.Bike and Dorel Sports, a leading bicycle company in the world will be… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

And at this point, no other brand does it better than Mongoose for the same price. There are many different types of mountain bikes for every type and need. Our flagship Tyax series has been designed to provide schwinn mountain bicycles riders with everything they need on challenging climbs, winding switchbacks in the XC world!… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes

Scott Breithaupt of SE Bikes and literal pioneer of BMX fame, speaks to this topic in an interview with BMX Ultra, here. As part of this interview it is noted that the date of the very first BMX race was November 1970. The Legion L80 is designed for taller riders because it uses a 20.75-inch… Continue reading Mongoose Bikes From MotoMags Wheels to BMX and MTB Bikes