NCAA Northern Iowa Panthers Mountain Bike Cycling Jersey Review
Mongoose Exile Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review
Specifications
About Mongoose
Founded in 1974 in a Southern California garage, Mongoose has always been an innovator. From the company's initial cast-magnesium MotoMag wheels to its current crop of BMX, mountain, and pavement bikes, the Mongoose name has been synonymous with bicycle performance. Mongoose builds specifically for riders, which is why the company's BMX designers aren't wasting time watching reruns on ESPN2. Instead, they're constantly testing their new designs at the park, on the track, and on the hill. This continuous experimentation is what drives Mongoose to cook up things like the Front Porch head tube, which lets you fine-tune the handling on Black Diamond series mountain bikes, or Freedrive suspension technology, which eliminates pedal bob and provides a super-efficient full suspension. Mongoose bikes don't just push the limits; they set new ones.
Mongoose Exile Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike
New 26" Folding Mountain Bike Foldable Bicycle 6 SP Speed Shimano, Navy Blue Color Review
Kawasaki KX26 Men's 26-Inch Mountain Bike Review
Specifications:
Assembly of the Bike:
This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.
Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:
The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:
The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.
The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:
The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:
Kawasaki KX26 26" Hardtail, Men's & Ladies ¿ Not everyone needs (or wants) full suspension on a mountain bike. This year Kawasaki Bicycles introduces two all new bikes ¿ the KX26 hardtails in men's and ladies frames. Loaded with great mountain bike features like Shimano Thumb shifting, linear pull MTB brakes, a shock absorber front fork, comfy MTB saddles, these bikes are winners wherever they go. Kickstands included.
Mongoose Maxim Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review
BAMF Nelson Half XC Mountain Bike (Black) Review
Mongoose Status 3.0 Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels) Review
About Mongoose
In 1974, BMX Products, Inc., later to be known as Mongoose Bicycles, launched from a humble garage. The first of its kind, the BMX bicycle was named after bicycle motocross and was designed to fit the needs of the rough-and-tumble dirt-racing pastime that took its toll on wheels and bicycles. The heavy-duty, one-piece cast-aluminum Mongoose Motomag wheel was soon born, and it was the first competition-ready BMX bicycle available. Skip Hess, while in Australia pursuing his motor sports passion, came into contact with a strange and unusual cat-size animal--the mongoose. Known for its passive nature while unprovoked, yet vicious and aggressive enough to kill a threatening Cobra twice its size, the Mongoose impressed Hess, who quickly registered the Mongoose trademark for his new bicycle racing frame.
The Expert BMX bicycle model, which is still a cornerstone of the Mongoose BMX line today, was introduced in 1980. Shortly after, Mongoose captured the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser Title. Previously known for the 20-inch bicycle, this title signaled the re-direction of Mongoose bicycles to larger-wheeled, adult-sized models. Several years later, Mongoose continues to dominate the cruiser racing circuit with six National No. 1 Cruiser titles, leading to the introduction of adult-sized Mongoose all-terrain bicycles (ATBs).
In 1992, Mongoose pioneered the full-suspension market with the introduction of the Amplifier. This design is still the most-copied suspension design in the market. Several year later, Mongoose launched the Newman adult bicycle frame, which is proven to be 15% stronger than any other bike frame in the market. The design, while functionally sound, also raised eyebrows because of its distinctive look.
In the next few years, Mongoose increased its marketing focus to dominate the bicycle industry, and more important, extend beyond it. The Mongoose brand marketing initiative makes more than 100 million impressions. Mongoose’s brand awareness increased by over 130% in 1999 and solidifies the No. 2 market share position in units and dollars. Mongoose was acquired by Pacific Cycle, LLC, and continues to grow and prosper with more than 40 models of BMX, mountain, trail, freestyle, jumping, comfort, road, and cyclocross bikes.
The length of the frame from dropout to dropout is 43- Inch. The length from the head tube to the rear dropout is 41-Inch. The frame size is a large.
