From the original Motomag wheel BMX Products Inc created the Mongoose bicycle and parts brand which becomes a global success during the BMX boom of the 70s and 80s. Mongoose also produced Freestyle bikes, Mountain bikes, Scooters, Kids bikes and an enviable roster of talented team riders over the decades to follow. Today they continue to offer a large range of products and support top tier BMX and mountain bike riders. Only sold in USA, Australia, Germany, Japan & New ZealandInspired by the 1984 Supergoose BMX bike, this iconic ride is perfect for the classic Mongoose connoisseur.
A few posts up there is a link to the new Mongoose bikes that are supposed to be as good as anyone else’s and are not walgoose editions. I did some digging on another site and found that by 1983 Mongoose frames were being built in Taiwan. I feel that bad now with mine being made there too. Raceit, I wanted but did not have a Mongoose in my teenage years. I guess that is why I still WANT that 1980 Supergoose I never had. I am a bit closer by now having my ’96 Mongoose expert pro.
Mongoose designs BMX Freestyle and BMX schwinn mountain bicycles Race bikes for riders of all ages and ability levels, and our bikes are trusted by some of the world’s best riders. The Legion L80 is designed for taller riders because it uses a 20.75-inch top tube which will suit riders from around 5’8” tall. It’s the first BMX in the range to use a 4130 Chromoly steel front triangle. 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.
This is the first time that the Mongoose brand has partnered with LUXBMX, a momentous occasion and one driven by our desire to support a brand that has literally been there from the start, a truly original company. These bikes will act as a well-rounded addition to the LUX selection, providing a range of sizes (16 to 20 inch) in the ‘Legion’ model, a 29 inch option (in varying colours) for the ‘Hooligan’ as well as 20 inch options for the old-school classics. We think that this offers our customers the chance to celebrate and embrace the nostalgia of Mongoose, while moving forward in the modern BMX world with taste, style and strength. Race bikes are optimized for competition, with stiff frames and precise sizing. Middle-aged riders looking to recapture some of their youth without cracking their kneecaps will be interested in a flock of new “retro” bikes that repeat the styles of the ’80s and ’90s forebears with more rider room and more durable materials. Last but certainly not least, “BikeLife” is a whole new approach to BMX born from avant-garde street riders in Harlem, Philadelphia, Oakland, and elsewhere.
And even when schwinn mountain bicycles you do, your bike is surely stable thanks to steel tubes inside of its frame, fork, and bar. With mob cranks and sealed bearings, this is one great value ride. It’s tough to get a competitive race bike for under $500, and pro-quality builds from high-end manufacturers like Daylight and Supercross can easily hit the $4,000 mark. Generally, starting with an affordable complete bike from a major manufacturer is best. Fairly quickly, you’ll figure out what you like and don’t like about it, which will guide you in a custom or semi-custom build to follow.
All Mongoose complete set ups are approved by the pros. Use our size, price and colour filters to help you find the right style for you. Mongoose started in a garage in 1974 with the Motomag wheel – an innovation that brought BMX to a global audience. Almost 50 years later, we’re still the legit brand dedicated to fueling the wild side of riders everywhere to push their limits on two wheels, have a blast and get dirty doing it. The Mongoose Legion 16 is a solid BMX bike for kids 3-feet-6-inches and under who need a 16-incher that can take a beating. The Legion 16 is simple to assemble and features gyro brakes for easy handlebar spins, loose-ball bottom brackets, and comfy grips.