The Mongoose Argus Trail frame is comprised of 6061 aluminum. There is also a steel version sold at a slightly lower cost.
With that said, it was fun seeing my son experience something truly different on the dirt. If you want to ride groomed trails in the winter, fat tires are required – narrower tires sink into the snow and leave ruts that ruin the experience for other riders. The rear end of the bike also has quick release dropouts with 190mm hub width. The torsion and stiffness from fat wheels and hubs paired with quick release skewers might allow for some flex, but when riding mellow trails, the setup seemed to do just fine. The P6 fat tire electric bike is a stylish and practical model for your commute.
He managed to get through the rocky, technical sections of our local test run and did have a smile on his face. It is still a rigid bike and that shows in the speeds and ability to descend. My son was apprehensive to let loose with the rigid platform.
Sticking to flat nordic type trails for fat biking in the snow might be our best bet. Taking the Argus out was a different experience than the norm and we both had fun. Mongoose has given the “go-ahead” to do a long term review to assess mongoose bmx bike the handling and function of the Argus once winter comes. So if you’re curious about how the bike performs in the snow, stay tuned….. Speed across virtually any terrain with ease on the Mongoose Men’s Malus 26 in Fat Tire Bike.
The rigid frame works well for snow and sand riding but loses ability in comparison to a suspended mountain bike. The Argus just so happens to be capable enough for trail riding too. Hiboy P6 is equipped with 750W BAFANG Powerful Motor, which adds power to the mongoose bmx bike ride. The 26-inch fat tires allow for a more comfortable and free ride. I am excited to take my son fat biking this coming winter and provide a complete review. Kid sized fat bike frames are rare so taking him out this winter will be a unique experience.