Whether for recreation or transportation, we’ve designed the right city e-bike for you. I’ve got a 2014 Specialized Fatboy I’d part with for $600 cash pickup in Long Branch, NJ. It was hardly used (maybe 100 miles) and is in very good condition. Purchased at the Peddler bike shop …still got all the paperwork. Bright headlight provides a brighter, safer and more enjoyable environment for night riding.
Get special offers, exclusive product news, and event info straight to your inbox. I’d selfishly love to see a similar survey done on wheels. If I had the money I would by myself a custom built wheelset. mongoose bmx bike Something like Nick suggested or from a Cape Town company. In conclusion, nice to see sensible innovation in the carbon rim market. We are getting back to being able to exercise after knee procedures.
The front and rear disc brakes give you a practical way to stop. I’m not sure I agree with you Nick, I think the guys that pitch up at multi-day stage races make up a small percentage of the “average” mountain bikers in the country. Most are just content to rip up their local trails and leave the racing to the racing snakes. It would be an interesting statistic to measure though.
Mongoose made a sound decision considering the weight that a child must pedal. Having a wider gear range makes for a versatile bike that can conquer the terrain. To be honest, I don’t think my son has ever used a front derailleur until now.
The Mongoose Argus Trail is most certainly a unique bike that meets the needs of an extreme niche. The component build is competitive, keeps cost down, and functions as needed. The Mongoose Argus Trail handled my excursions with mongoose bmx bike ease. The bike carried my body weight well, did not flex, and is durable. This bike will outlast my son’s use because of it’s strength and componentry. My son moved downhill pretty quick, but not as rapidly as on his Trailcraft.
That said, there are plenty of families who need a kids fat bike for niche riding either in sand or in snow. For those select families, there is the Mongoose Argus Trail. That said, it’s sure interesting seeing how many guys are out and about on R150k+ e-bikes and S-Works superbikes. I sell more R20k+ wheelsets than R10k ones – I guess the economy is driving how we spend…. I love seeing big brands try something new and sensible at the same time.
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 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.