Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
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Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | Mongoose |
Number of Speeds | 7 |
Color | Silver/Black |
Wheel Size | 26 Inches |
Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
Suspension Type | Rigid |
Special Feature | fat tire, mountain bike |
Included Components | bike |
Size | 18-Inch Frame |
Brake Style | Disc |
Specific Uses For Product | Cruiser, Fitness / Transportation, Clincher |
Item Weight | 17 Kilograms |
Model Name | Mongoose men s malus fat tire |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 400 Pounds |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Is Autographed | No |
Regenerative Braking | No |
Is Cruiser | Yes |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 62 x 30 x 10 inches |
Package Weight | 26.76 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.06 x 61.42 x 29.92 inches |
Brand Name | Mongoose |
Warranty Description | limited lifetime |
Material | Steel |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle, Inc. |
Part Number | R5714AZDS |
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Brand Size | Rider Height (in) | Wheel Size (in) |
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24 | 56 - 66 | 24 |
26 | 64 - 74 | 26 |
27.5 | 64 - 74 | 27.5 |
28 | 64 - 74 | 28 |
29 | 64 - 74 | 29 |
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Bike Type | Mountain Bike |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | Mongoose |
Number of Speeds | 7 |
Color | Silver/Black |
Wheel Size | 26 Inches |
Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
Suspension Type | Rigid |
Special Feature | fat tire, mountain bike |
Included Components | bike |
About this item
- Comfortable and stable ride with a steel mountain-style fat tire frame and 26-inch wheels, fit to riders 5'4" to 6'2" tall
- Seamless gear transitions with the 7-speed shifter, ensuring smooth and effortless changes for a more enjoyable riding experience
- Ensure crisp stopping and precise speed control with the front and rear disc brakes, adding an extra layer of safety to your rides
- Conquer any terrain effortlessly with the fat, knobby 4-inch wide mountain tires that effortlessly roll over obstacles, while the light and strong 4" alloy rims provide durability and agility
- Stay in full control out on the trail with the alloy A-head stem and mountain handlebar
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Recommended Rider Height
| 5’4” – 5 ‘11” | 5’4” – 5 ‘ 11” | 5’4” – 5'11” | 5’10” – 6’2” | 5’10” – 6’2” |
Tire Size
| 26 x 4 Inch | 26 x 4 Inch | 26 x 4 Inch | 26 x 4 Inch | 26 x 4.8 Inch |
Brake Type
| Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Frame Material
| Steel | Steel | Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum |
# of Speeds
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 10 |
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ASIN | B00TYB8Q7A |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #14,230 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #8 in Bikes |
Date First Available | February 18, 2015 |
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Customers like the quality of the bicycle. They mention it's well-put together, has a great frame, and good wheels. Some say that the bike handles well and is a good entry-level fat bike. The tires hold up great and are stable. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and durability of the bike.
"...It handles well and it was fairly easy to assemble out of the box. YOU NEED ALL THE TOOLS THAT ARE MENTIONED ON THE BOX...." Read more
"...The instructions are a little inconsistent, but it was so well put together out of the box it didn’t matter. Once it was all together, it rode great!..." Read more
"A decent fat-tire with disc brakes and a decent derailleur - a very pleasant bike to ride." Read more
"...The barrel shifter is horrible and in a bad place as you change gears accidentally when holding the grips on an uphill...." Read more
Customers like the value of the bicycle. They mention that it is a good value for the money, with a well built bike.
"...I would consider this more then entry level at a extremely reasonable price. More to follow. This is first impressions." Read more
"...Pros:- Low cost but solid quality- FUN to ride. There's nothing like fat tire biking.- Nice power/torque...." Read more
"...Its a ton of fun for cheap and well worth the price.EDIT: After giving this thing a good beating, I still love it!..." Read more
"A reasonable frame and wheels for the price. Loosen all hubs and grease everything before you ride. Front wheel hub way overtightened...." Read more
Customers find the bicycle relatively easy to put together. They mention it comes almost fully assembled and went together without any issues. Customers also say that the bike is comfortable and an uncomplicated ride. They say that there are no missing parts and that it is easy and cheaply remedied.
"...It handles well and it was fairly easy to assemble out of the box. YOU NEED ALL THE TOOLS THAT ARE MENTIONED ON THE BOX...." Read more
"...Each is pretty easy to do with basic mechanical skills...." Read more
"...Easy hill climbing and quick take offs.- Fairly easy to assemble.Cons:- Factory seat is a bit hard...." Read more
"...Arrived in great condition and it was pretty easy to assemble...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the bicycle. They mention it's very nice to ride, smooth, and easy to balance and ride. The bike is sturdy with smooth shifting, and it rolls like a beast. The tires are slightly deflated and provide significant cushioning on the trail.
"...Once it was all together, it rode great!..." Read more
"...it off-road but did ride on some rough side hills for a bit and it rides nice. It's a nice looking bike, much better colors than its brother...." Read more
"...more give when riding and more bounce flexibility wise but it is smooth off road from what little riding I did on the first day...." Read more
"The Bike is great, very easy to put together, and very nice to ride...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the bicycle's appearance. They say that it looks awesome, is well-balanced, and has gorgeous lines. They also find the bike easy to assemble and an eye catcher. Overall, customers are satisfied with the bike's design and finish.
"...It's a nice looking bike, much better colors than its brother...." Read more
"Nice bike, however, riding around with my kids the chain broke on me a mile or so from home on my 3rd use of the bike...." Read more
"...Easy set up. Bike is easy to handle and such an all around cool bike" Read more
"This bike looks pretty awesome. Just wish my son will ride it more...." Read more
Customers find the bike very fun to ride and a blast to own. They also say it's a good bike to ride in the snow and up snow banks. Customers also say the bike turns heads and is a joy to own
"...decent fat-tire with disc brakes and a decent derailleur - a very pleasant bike to ride." Read more
"...60 miles so far but here are my initial thoughts: This is a fun bike to ride, I haven't taken it off-road but did ride on some rough side hills for..." Read more
"...Pros:- Low cost but solid quality- FUN to ride. There's nothing like fat tire biking.- Nice power/torque...." Read more
"...They were super fun and easy to handle but very heavy!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the bicycle. Some mention that it's big, bulky, and upgradable, making it great for the big man in your life. However, others say that it is a little bit small for them, has a very narrow seat, and the brakes are extremely undersized.
"As a tall guy at 6:5, this bike fits me perfectly...." Read more
"...The only damage was a broken reflector (as if I use them). The stem is a little short but not critical for a bike in this price range...." Read more
"...The 6 speed gear changer is uncomplicated and well matched for the size and weight of the bike...." Read more
"...I would recommend a new seat like I got because the seat is small and uncomfortable I also thought the frame is solid and lighter than expected but..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the bicycle. Some mention it's light, while others say it'll drag on the brakes.
"...The wheels/tires may be a bit heavy, but the flywheel effect you get from that lets you just roll over stuff you literally have to try and hop and..." Read more
"...small and uncomfortable I also thought the frame is solid and lighter than expected but I also thought it might have more give when riding and more..." Read more
"...They were super fun and easy to handle but very heavy!" Read more
"...I still think it's a fun and lightweight bike you can enjoy...." Read more
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PS: If you’re going to do this use a box cutter blade and be very patient. If you’re going to remove the aluminum emblem in the front use a thin flat head.
The only damage was a broken reflector (as if I use them). The stem is a little short but not critical for a bike in this price range.
I would consider this more then entry level at a extremely reasonable price. More to follow. This is first impressions.
So I've only ridden this bike for about 60 miles so far but here are my initial thoughts: This is a fun bike to ride, I haven't taken it off-road but did ride on some rough side hills for a bit and it rides nice. It's a nice looking bike, much better colors than its brother. As you'll see below I've made a number of upgrades to the bike to make it much more capable. Each is pretty easy to do with basic mechanical skills. If you are interested in what others have done to their bikes search for the thread "The dolo in the (semi) wild".
Suggested setup:
Before you ride it the first time, grease and adjust everything-I pulled the wheels apart and regreased everything. They will come from the factory with a minor amount of grease and most likely will be overtightened.
Upgrades:
Vuelta MTB Comp Crankset
Ibera Bicycle Triangle Frame Bag, Large
Sunlite Cloud-9 Bicycle Suspension Cruiser Saddle, Cruiser Gel, Tri-color Black
YST Sealed BSA Cupset w/Bearings English Threads
Shimano MF-TZ31 Tourney Freewheel (14-34T Mega 7 Speed)
Kenda Juggernaut Tire 26 x 4.5" Steel Bead Black
Vee Tire Co. Snowshoe XL Fat Bike Tire: 26" x 4.8" 120tpi Folding Bead Silica Compound Black
Tools Needed:
Sprocket Remover/Pedal Wrench
Park Tool Crank Puller for Square Taper Cranks
Park Tool FR-1 Freewheel Remover for Shimano Freewheels
Edit:21Nov2015
Took it for its maiden ride in the snow. The modifications were great upgrades. I stayed in the lowest gear most of the ride. Was a lot of fun. Tires were running 6 in the front and 8 in the rear. Might need to drop a little lower for additional traction.
Edit:18Jan2016
After about 40 miles of snow riding I have decided to get new tires for increased float and traction. The stock tires are good all around tires but I easily broke them loose in the lower gears. I installed the 4.5 inch juggernaut tires above. There is a good amount of clearance between the frame and chain in the lowest gear. If we get more snow this year I'll be pumped to see what they can do.
Edit: 9Jul2016
I have almost 300 miles on the bike now and I still like this bike a lot. Back in February I rode a fat bike race and it performed well, I on the other had didn't do so great. I've been pulling a cargo trailer and bike trailer a lot the last few weeks and it's a nice ride. I'm really starting to love fat biking especially since it makes all the roads smoother and I don't have to worry about seams in the road to throw me off. I'm planning to take this on RAGBRAI for a day so I'm feeling comfortable taking the bike on long trips though this is significantly farther than any previous one.
Edit: 29Oct2016
The last year with this bike has been great. I took it on one day of RAGBRAI and it survived 74 miles of fun. I have started to pull my cargo trailer more often and it does a great job conquering the hills with up to 120 lbs behind me. Not much more to report other than at 650 miles it's still riding well. Time to get ready for winter riding.
Edit: 25Dec2016
Just installed the 4.8" Snowshoe XL tire that I studded by hand using flat top bike studs. The tire is slightly smaller than the 4.5" Juggernaut I run in the summer. Great traction with this combination, I didn't even know I was riding ice until I put my foot down to check.
Edit: 3Nov2017
Wow, it's been awhile since the last update but the bike is still going strong at 1,522 miles. No issues to report.
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2015
So I've only ridden this bike for about 60 miles so far but here are my initial thoughts: This is a fun bike to ride, I haven't taken it off-road but did ride on some rough side hills for a bit and it rides nice. It's a nice looking bike, much better colors than its brother. As you'll see below I've made a number of upgrades to the bike to make it much more capable. Each is pretty easy to do with basic mechanical skills. If you are interested in what others have done to their bikes search for the thread "The dolo in the (semi) wild".
Suggested setup:
Before you ride it the first time, grease and adjust everything-I pulled the wheels apart and regreased everything. They will come from the factory with a minor amount of grease and most likely will be overtightened.
Upgrades:
[[ASIN:B0081UV7LC Vuelta MTB Comp Crankset]]
[[ASIN:B006JA8WEG Ibera Bicycle Triangle Frame Bag, Large]]
[[ASIN:B000H87PUI Sunlite Cloud-9 Bicycle Suspension Cruiser Saddle, Cruiser Gel, Tri-color Black]]
[[ASIN:B001CK0ETE YST Sealed BSA Cupset w/Bearings English Threads]]
[[ASIN:B003RLNOKC Shimano MF-TZ31 Tourney Freewheel (14-34T Mega 7 Speed)]]
[[ASIN:B00VFD7VZS Kenda Juggernaut Tire 26 x 4.5" Steel Bead Black]]
[[ASIN:B00M2LMH9W Vee Tire Co. Snowshoe XL Fat Bike Tire: 26" x 4.8" 120tpi Folding Bead Silica Compound Black]]
Tools Needed:
[[ASIN:B001KUU1DU Sprocket Remover/Pedal Wrench]]
[[ASIN:B001VS1M20 Park Tool Crank Puller for Square Taper Cranks]]
[[ASIN:B001B6RGXG Park Tool FR-1 Freewheel Remover for Shimano Freewheels]]
Edit:21Nov2015
Took it for its maiden ride in the snow. The modifications were great upgrades. I stayed in the lowest gear most of the ride. Was a lot of fun. Tires were running 6 in the front and 8 in the rear. Might need to drop a little lower for additional traction.
Edit:18Jan2016
After about 40 miles of snow riding I have decided to get new tires for increased float and traction. The stock tires are good all around tires but I easily broke them loose in the lower gears. I installed the 4.5 inch juggernaut tires above. There is a good amount of clearance between the frame and chain in the lowest gear. If we get more snow this year I'll be pumped to see what they can do.
Edit: 9Jul2016
I have almost 300 miles on the bike now and I still like this bike a lot. Back in February I rode a fat bike race and it performed well, I on the other had didn't do so great. I've been pulling a cargo trailer and bike trailer a lot the last few weeks and it's a nice ride. I'm really starting to love fat biking especially since it makes all the roads smoother and I don't have to worry about seams in the road to throw me off. I'm planning to take this on RAGBRAI for a day so I'm feeling comfortable taking the bike on long trips though this is significantly farther than any previous one.
Edit: 29Oct2016
The last year with this bike has been great. I took it on one day of RAGBRAI and it survived 74 miles of fun. I have started to pull my cargo trailer more often and it does a great job conquering the hills with up to 120 lbs behind me. Not much more to report other than at 650 miles it's still riding well. Time to get ready for winter riding.
Edit: 25Dec2016
Just installed the 4.8" [[ASIN:B00M2LMH9W Snowshoe XL]] tire that I studded by hand using flat top bike studs. The tire is slightly smaller than the 4.5" Juggernaut I run in the summer. Great traction with this combination, I didn't even know I was riding ice until I put my foot down to check.
Edit: 3Nov2017
Wow, it's been awhile since the last update but the bike is still going strong at 1,522 miles. No issues to report.
I was originally looking for a bike with a smooth ride for suburban/trail biking, and this has proven to be exactly what I wanted. This is by far the least expensive bike I've ever purchased, but it's also the MOST FUN I've ever ridden! I'm sure the $2,000 - $6,000 fat tire bikes would smoke this in a heartbeat, but seriously... for under $250, this thing over-delivers! Rides really well on paved and gravel paths. Plus, it's always a hoot to hear the various comments from others who've never seen a fat tire bike before!
Is it perfect? No. The one thing I would recommend that everyone upgrades immediately is the seat. I know that bike seat comfort is highly personal and subjective, but I found the factory seat to just be rock hard and uncomfortable for any ride over a few miles. So for another small investment of $45 for a quality seat, I'm sitting comfortably at 20+ mile rides with no complaints.
Pros:
- Low cost but solid quality
- FUN to ride. There's nothing like fat tire biking.
- Nice power/torque. Easy hill climbing and quick take offs.
- Fairly easy to assemble.
Cons:
- Factory seat is a bit hard. Recommend replacing ASAP.
- Mine was missing a nut for the front tire assembly... minor inconvenience though.
Summary:
- Looking for an intro to fat tire biking? BUY THIS. You won't regret it.
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1) The bicycle frame seems very sturdy, and the black with white accents on the steel frame is sharp - as are the black aluminum rims.
2) The bike is MOSTLY assembled in the package.
3) The wheels are fantastic, you can just ignore so many obstructions with this thing while on the trails.
Now for the CONS:
1) The Price. I don't know who wants to wake up these bicycle companies about it but Covid 19 causing a supply deficit can't be used as an excuse anymore. I am CERTAIN that the supply and demand has balanced out by now. Y'all are just greedy and don't want to go back to the proper cost balance because you can make more this way and it is messed up. The cost of bicycles in general is ridiculous. This bike went for around $400 before Covid and I had to fork over more than $900 that is Corporate Greed at its finest.
2) The weight, Just so you guys know this bike is made with a Steel frame - as they state - and it is HEAVY.
3) The brakes - because of the weight of the bike in particular - take quite a bit of time to engage and bring you to a stop - I recommend using the rear and then the front brakes to ensure a safe stop. If these brakes were on a lighter weight bicycle I am sure they would perform much better.
4) The seat. It is far too firm. Also the seat post assembly does not like to stay where it is, the seat will shift downward if too much pressure is applied to it and that is a problem for people that don't like to smash their scrotum against their seat - which I am certain is most of us.
5) The assembly instructions. They suck, there is no ifs ands or buts about this one... They hand you a "generic" assembly guide and expect you to figure it out. Just based on the simple fact of how grossly they overpriced this product you would expect them to at least provide proper building instructions. But alas that is not the case here.
6) This is a specific one directed to Purolator - and whichever other channels that this bicycle went through to make it to my doorstep - not the seller so I will not blame the seller for this one. BUT there was a hole in the bottom, and side of the box they delivered this in. There were ALSO loose components in the bottom of the box that were necessary. It was a MIRACLE that nothing was lost due to this oversight on the packaging.
In summation:
Solid bike, Great frame and wheels, not without its flaws, RIDICULOUS price, Braking is challenging due to bike weight being so heavy, Seat and Seat Assembly just suck all around. Instructions are wrong and just generalized, and your delivery method needs to be more CAREFUL. My advice, just wait until prices go down, and save yourself the heartache and ridiculous pricing.
I ride a fairly decent road bike during spring to fall, and picked one of these up for the winter. Yes, it’s a definite step down in terms of overall quality. If I wanted to, I could replace a whole bunch of the components to make it a lot nicer. But is it perfectly acceptable for my 15-minute winter commute? The answer is of course yes. I’m satisfied, especially given the price point I was able to snag it at.