I am new to mountain biking but I want a strong bike. I have my eye on a Mongoose Deuce. Anyone have any experience with them? Is Mongoose a bad choice? Should I go for a Haro instead?
Mongoose is usually thought of as a lesser quality brand, but most of the components listed for this model look pretty nice. I don't know the quality of the frame construction for this model, but if the price is right, it might very well be a good starter bike.
if it is a 2001 model that would have been before Mongoose got sold off to Pacific Cycle and they tended to be built abit better then they are now, I got a Mongoose Zero G 3 2002 model and it has held up great though now starting to look at upgrading but it was a great first bike.