Mongoose - Worth it?

Well, the general concensus when I asked exactly the same
question recently was that the Mongoose stuff is pretty
ordinary. Looks good, but that's about it. That was also the
sentiment echoed by all the major bike shops I spoke to
before deciding on my Giant VT3. I suppose it depends on
what sort of treatment it's going to get. My Malvern Star
Vertigo (AUD$320 when purchased) managed to last in almost
perfect condition while I was only using it to ride to work
on paved roads etc. The moment I started using it out on the
rough stuff though, it started to disintegrate. Horses for
courses I guess.

MrBonk www.mrbonk.com

"Trail Shredder" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level

Giant

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Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown hers and I have
been looking at this Mongoose full suspension bike at a
department store for $99. I

simply

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cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it? Any experience in the group with
these? Anyone interested in buying a kids Giant bike in
the Ohio area?

"Trail Shredder" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level

Giant

Quoted message said:

Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown hers and I have
been looking at this Mongoose full suspension bike at a
department store for $99. I

simply

Quoted message said:

cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it? Any experience in the group with
these? Anyone interested in buying a kids Giant bike in
the Ohio area?

Read the FAQ, j-harris.netambfaq.htmOpen ↗

Steve.

Buy your daughter a decent Hardtail bike,Mine has a Giant
and loves it not the greatest components but works
great.Cheap bikes are cheap rides .Don't get wrong don't buy
her a 500$ bike but get her a nice bike .It will work like a
champ !! and she will like it.My Daughters bike cost 200$ or
so and it has given me no trouble in 2 years and I do all
the work on my family bike's , So save a few dollars in the
long run and get her a decent bike /JMO.
PS keep her riding .Kids are great!!

MrBonk said:

Well, the general concensus when I asked exactly the same
question recently was that the Mongoose stuff is pretty
ordinary. Looks good, but that's about it. That was also
the sentiment echoed by all the major bike shops I spoke
to before deciding on my Giant VT3. I suppose it depends
on what sort of treatment it's going to get. My Malvern
Star Vertigo (AUD$320 when purchased) managed to last in
almost perfect condition while I was only using it to ride
to work on paved roads etc. The moment I started using it
out on the rough stuff though, it started to disintegrate.
Horses for courses I guess.

MrBonk

What he said.
--
Westie (Replace 'invalid' with 'yahoo' when replying.)

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Trail Shredder wrote:

You may want to consider the negative connotations of your
nickname. It's not surprising someone who thinks "Trail
Shredder" is a cute name also considers a walmart bike a
good idea.

Trail Shredder said...

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I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level Giant Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown
hers and I have been looking at this Mongoose full
suspension bike at a department store for $99. I simply
cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it? Any experience in the group with
these? Anyone interested in buying a kids Giant bike in
the Ohio area?

What you save buying a [censored] bike you will have to pay in
emergency room bills when the thing falls apart while she is
riding it. Double that money and get her a bike that is
built to be ridden from a quality bike shop. Forget full
suspension and look at hardtails only. You can't get
worthwhile FS on a budget.

Trail Shredder said:

I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level Giant Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown
hers and I have been looking at this Mongoose full
suspension bike at a department store for $99. I simply
cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it?

Absolutely. You can spend the money you saved on family
therapy, as your daughter will soon hate your guts.

Bill "but her legs will be strong after moving that boat
anchor" S.

Trail Shredder said:

I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level Giant Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown
hers and I have been looking at this Mongoose full
suspension bike at a department store for $99. I simply
cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it? Any experience in the group with
these? Anyone interested in buying a kids Giant bike in
the Ohio area?

can you say "POS"?

Trail Shredder said:

I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level Giant Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown
hers and I have been looking at this Mongoose full
suspension bike at a department store for $99. I simply
cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it? Any experience in the group with
these? Anyone interested in buying a kids Giant bike in
the Ohio area?

Go and heft the damn thing. I bet it outweighs your
daughter. A buddy of mine bought one of those for his kid
(about the same age) and the poor kid couldn't ride it. It
was just too heavy.

At that age, don't even buy a suspension bike at all. Buy a
decent rigid bike for $200 or even a bit more.

Also check out the amount of strength required to squeeze
the brakes. Many of the walmart bikes have about a 100# pull
on those brake levers. Kids just don't have the finger
strength to work the brakes very long.

So.... Get a decent bike, with alloy rims, good brakes,
decent shifter, and forget the dime store [censored].

--Kamus

Nuff Said .... I will spend the extra money and get a real
bike so she too can shred some trails! 8-)

"Trail Shredder" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level

Giant

Quoted message said:

Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown hers and I have
been looking at this Mongoose full suspension bike at a
department store for $99. I

simply

Quoted message said:

cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it? Any experience in the group with
these? Anyone interested in buying a kids Giant bike in
the Ohio area?

Don't do it. The only Mongoose is a Mongoose Pro.

I MTB 2004

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Nuff Said .... I will spend the extra money and get a real
bike so she too can shred some trails! 8-)

Ride, not shred.

Pete

"Trail Shredder" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have a Cannondale and My wife a GT. My 2 daughters have
entry level

Giant

Quoted message said:

Kids bikes. My 10 year old has outgrown hers and I have
been looking at this Mongoose full suspension bike at a
department store for $99. I

simply

Quoted message said:

cannot beleive you can get a bike like this for that kind
of money. Is it worth it? Any experience in the group with
these? Anyone interested in buying a kids Giant bike in
the Ohio area?

Things from bike shops = bikes. Things from -Marts = bicycle
shaped toys.

Do you want to ride the bike, or goof around on two wheels?
Go to a bike shop, and don't "shred" trails: just ride them.

Chris

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Nuff Said .... I will spend the extra money and get a real
bike so she too can shred some trails! 8-)

Mr. Shredder, next time you're on a trail try to view it
as a woman.

shred it..., or ride it?? Think about it.

Dave

P.S. if you answer "shred it" then find a good psychiatrist
before it's too late.