Submitted by
crazyj052382
a Weekend Warrior
from Gloucester, Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: July 18, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Beaverdam Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
craigslist.com
Strengths:
Unbreakable frame, easy to upgrade/ fix.
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose threshold sport
Bike Setup:
Tioga tires, rock shox rear and rock shox indy front.
Bottom Line:
Best bike I've used in the woods, floats over obstacles. Looks alot heavier than it really is. Leaps and bounds above my buddys snave wife.
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Submitted by
Mark Zed
a Cross Country Rider
from Buffalo Date Reviewed: April 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Appelation
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Private
Strengths:
Stron Frame, Great in snow(best ever),great price point
Weaknesses:
front Shock , heavy rimbs,Crank
Similar Products Used:
Giant Hardtail John Tomac sig.
Bottom Line:
Great for the money , works better than any Mt. Bike in mud and snow I have used; however not the best for hard trails or rocks. it does not kick-out easy but lacks in the climb, needs a stronger spring in the rear.
at about $400 or less this would have been a great buy!
And the seat stinks
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Submitted by
Siew HW
a Weekend Warrior
from KL, Malaysia Date Reviewed: June 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
This is a bike with very a strong frame. Very agile. I had been using it nearly 3 years now. Offering a very comfortable ride - downhill, uphill or on rough terrain.
Weaknesses:
The Crank is not strong enough. Rims a bit heavy and the front suspension needs to be upgraded.
Similar Products Used:
Would stick to this bike for some time.
Bike Setup:
Upgrade to the following : Rock Shox Judy XC, Mavic X221 rims, Selle Italia saddle and of course, the STX-RC crank to a Ritchey Comp. The rest of the stuff that came along with the bike is still OK.
Bottom Line:
This is a great and fairly priced bike. At abt $600, and if you are able to upgrade some of the components, you would have a bike with great performance that can easily outperform the other more expensive ones.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from NY Date Reviewed: January 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The finger lakes trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Strengths:
- Frame - Rims are decent
Weaknesses:
- rear shock not the best - seat must go - handlebars - derailuers are cheap
Similar Products Used:
many trek gary fisher and mongoose bikes
Bike Setup:
the bike mainly stock other than a new deore crank, new seat, grips and pedals
Bottom Line:
the bike is a great bike for the price. the derailuers are cheap but are easily upgraded. CHANGE THE SEAT! if you are lookin for a bike to ride on weekends or to screw off on this bike is for you.
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Submitted by
ernie
a Cross Country Rider
from los angeles Date Reviewed: October 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Station
Strengths:
Neuman frame is solid, has some "bob" on uphill climbing but not as much as I would thought on a Mongoose. Still this aint no Santa Cruz Bullitt or Specialized Epic. Componant mix is on par with most of this price range. As mentioned by others: STX RC crank must go!
Weaknesses:
Front fork--Manitou's worst boinger next to their Magnum series. Its like having a Jett or Judy TT. Also, you can forget putting on a bottle cage unless you like getting mud or dust all over the bottle, since the only place to put one on is below the bottom tube frame.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized FSR
Bike Setup:
Upgraded: Deore mechanical brakes, Alex DH disc wheels, XT levers, Truvativ crank, Duke SL, Maxxis 2.35
Bottom Line:
Heavy, ugly framed bike with a brand stamped on it everyone who knows anything about mountain bikes stays away from. Nevertheless a good bike with the same warrantee everyone else gives out. I never had trouble with the brand, I own a SX4.3 as well. Its a good value and as a bike sitting in the shop for 2 yrs, It was a steal at this price especially with the disc upgrade. I call it a "freeride" bike--its too heavy for XC racing, but only gives a 4" travel for downhills. Disc brakes and the new rims and the 2.35 Maxxis tires really weigh it down. I dont suggest this upgrade if you like to climb steep switchbacks.
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Submitted by
Eddie
a
from Wickliffe Date Reviewed: August 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Eddy's Bike Shop (local shop)
Strengths:
this frame can take a hell of a beating and keep on giveing. Shocks pretty good but more travel would be nice
Weaknesses:
Seat could be not so hard & you feel it after a bit too. Brakes are so so for the price where the hell are the discs no fade there
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
good bike lasted for me and I am killer on my bikes. No big problem & if you can destroy it on the bike you'll prob. get it for free from moongoose
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Submitted by
Chuck Kerpal
a Weekend Warrior
from Dansville NY USA Date Reviewed: July 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
THE BEAST
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
THE FRAME! It is great. Indestructable. manitou spyder shox are perfect
Weaknesses:
bars , stx rc needs to be lx or better, seat is hard.
Similar Products Used:
other mongoose,gt,trek (they suck) univaga and specialized
Bike Setup:
ive got upgraded to all lx componentry except crank (xt) and shifters (stock)
Bottom Line:
smooth ridin bike just UP GRADE and get the stx rc off your bike
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Submitted by
bob smith
a Downhiller
from dansville Date Reviewed: May 31, 2002
lx/xtr drivetrain. rock shox psylo suspension. bomshell seat race face next lp crank
Bottom Line:
good bike, change the handle bars before you jump
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Submitted by
josh
a
from waterloo Date Reviewed: September 25, 2001
Favorite Trail:
urban riding
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath waterloo
Strengths:
good frame durable takes abuse
Weaknesses:
rear shock bushing wears out quick,cheap bars
Bike Setup:
z.5 bomber Bontrager crow bars Primo pedels mammoth rims
Bottom Line:
This is a good starter bike but i would reccomend at least upgrading the same thimgs that i have because they will break.
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Submitted by
Ritchy T
a Racer
from Cincinnati, OH Date Reviewed: May 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Harbin, Huston, Landen, Ceasar
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Dick's Sporting Goods
Strengths:
Room for upgrading despite other idiotic reviews. If someone truly used the bike... it is agile, quick and very durable. Frame quality is great and very durable.
Weaknesses:
Stock is okay for novice but can be weak when reaching a more advanced level of riding.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized, other Mongoose hardtails.
Bike Setup:
1999 Mongoose NX 8.1, Upgraded components: Chris King Headset, K2 Smart Fork, Easton stem, Easton Monkey Lite CT2 Carbon Fiber riser bars, Shimano XTR Rapid Rise Rear Derail., XT Crankset, XT Bottom Bracket, XTR Rapidfire shifter/brake lever combo, XTR 8 spd cassette, Wellgo 505 clipless pedals (will upgrade soon to Time Atacs when wellgos die...hehe), Spinergy SPOX M1(RED)Wheel Set(SWEET!!!), Michelin Wildgripper Hot S (red), Selle Italia Flite Gel Titanium saddle.
Bottom Line:
I must admit that Mongoose has done a great injustice to their reputation by selling junk in Kmart and Walmart. Bad PR... but I hear Specialized just doofed there dealers in 2001... so their reps are on the line, too.
Anyhow, I was fortunate enough that Dick's Sporting Goods in Cincinnati Ohio luckily had two bikes in stock in 1999 (Pro Series NX 8.1) on sale. I am one of two lucky owners of the NX 8.1. I started mountain biking at age 28 in 1999 and had my first race in the fall of Fall 2000. I am considering some races in the summer of 2001. I will never be a NORBA racer but I love to ride off-road!!!
As I mentioned, the bike is worthy of upgrading and I have done so in a period of 2 years. My initial purchase of the bike and upgrades total approx. $2500 to $2800. What the average person does not understand is that most, if not all, bike makers only make the frame... all other components are made by others. The Mongoose frame is SOLID and the rear suspension is very firm in climbs... even for a full-suspension. I'll challenge anyone on the Harbin Park climbs that I can outperform a hardtail on "THE" climb.
The bike is into its 3rd season and is still kikin' butt! I am still proud to have my mongoose and most riders can't believe that they see one that has all da trimmins'!
My advise to novice riders... don't buy becuz of the hype (Bike Brands come and go)... and also do yourself a favor by going to a bike shop to get a quality mountain bike you can grow into... I happened to be fortunate with my purchase and also had lots of advise from expert riders that I have met over the years.
Ritchy in Cincinnati, Ohio
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland Date Reviewed: May 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Departmentstore
Strengths:
Zero, none, this bike is not mountin worthy
Weaknesses:
Fork, Brakes, Drivetrain, Stem, Bars, Saddle, Seatpost, Wheelsets, All around design
Similar Products Used:
Univega, GT
Bike Setup:
Stock, not worth upgrading
Bottom Line:
The bike is not worth buying, many second hand on the market avoid with caution.
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Submitted by
Michael Hill
a Downhiller
from CA Date Reviewed: April 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Big Bear
Strengths:
decent rear suspension, the best front suspension tracks good, durable, good feel, agile and quick
Weaknesses:
cheap drivetrain, flexy bars and cranks, cheap rims, brakes heavy
Similar Products Used:
specialized fsr mako full suspension
Bike Setup:
2000 z.1 bombers rock shock coupe deluxe xt rear der. titec seat cheap rise bars irc kujo tires new sun ringle/lx wheelset everything else stock from the 98 model
Bottom Line:
actualy this is the 98 model. practicualy the same thing.
This was my first full suspension bike. i am now 16 the indy fork in came with was cheap. and i blew the rear shock
This bike the way it is set up now is a very good free ride bike. 5' in front, 4' in back. it weighs 33 pounds now
it is alright at climbing, doesn't bob much, decends real good, tracks real good, stays on the ground. very good jumper i have done a lot of abuse to it and the frame is still in great condition. can go down any decent goes where u want it to
i completly destroyed the stock bars and wheelset so i got new ones.
Now that i got the new stab primo, i ride it a lot less duh!
the way it comes, i wouldn't buy it unless u are deciding to upgrade. it is a terrible cross country though.
i raced it downhill for 2 years and did fine but now it just aint good enough for that
i would give it 3 chilis how it comes stock.
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Submitted by
Barry Graham
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch New Zealand Date Reviewed: October 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bottle Lake
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
smiths city
Strengths:
Light,quick,good looker handle very well in most conditions and loves it
I posted a review two weeks ago which pointed out the IQ level of some of the reviewers of this goose that slam it its proof of one thing these people have never come back to this review or didn,t have the brains to understand what I said about them or they are just guttless wonders next time children back up your ramblings with proof if not just crawl back into your rat hole and toss your self This bike is the best I have owned after years of mountain biking my setup is not standard but what is more upgrades and this baby judt get better and better but not for a while or my wife will kill me LOL
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Submitted by
Matthew Robinson
a Weekend Warrior
from Chistchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: October 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Victoria park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Ferryroad Discount Cycles
Strengths:
An excellent bike for the price. The kinetics and frame geometry are good.An excellent wheel set fo the price, Looks the part. Rear Suspension is easily upgradable. I love the frame! I also like the plentiful rear suspension adjustability. A solid,tough bike!
Weaknesses:
You will need to up grade the Pedals ( Mine snapped when as a result of a crash-cheap plastic ones), front for struggles for consistant and full rebound, but is still good, I weigh around 100kg. Rear Coil lacks durability(maybe becuas I am Heavy)
Similar Products Used:
Only hard tails:Gt timber line, Avanti Barracuda.
Bike Setup:
Upgrades: -Marzoochi Z3 bomber fork.(This is a coll fork) -Stronger pedals -Heavy duty rock shocks rear coil(Mainly because of my weight) -Syncros riser handle Bar.
Bottom Line:
The the price that you pay for this bike you cant go wrong. I have friends that have paid more for their Gt's,marins and Giants, but the extra money I saved i have used to upgrade my bike and as a result performs better tan theres. This bike will never let you down ( apart from the cheap pedals) and is an excellent choice for the weekend warrior or upgrade it to race.
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Submitted by
Barry
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch New Zealand Date Reviewed: October 16, 2000
I changed the crank to 98 LX and the rear derailier to LX too I put riser bars on and a velo crossbow seat(leather) I got better shocks than standard you normally get spyders I got spyder r,s I changed the the brakes too tektro quartz on back and LX on the front I changed the shifters to stx rc the grips are now profile brake levers are tektro quartz so as you can see not much left of standard comp this bike handles like a dream right now I dont buy crap so it really pisses me off when dickheads run this bike down as I picked it carefully there are only a few in this review that do and quite frankly they would not know there arse from there face but must have small dick syndrome or had a bad accident on top of a barbed wire fence they are spoilers in to bring ratings down so get a life and get off my bike check out the 2001 goose,s they look sweet
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Submitted by
Dave Garrison
a Downhiller
from green River, NM Date Reviewed: September 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Green Valley triangle
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$649.00
Purchased At:
Custom Pro
Strengths:
Ridiculously low price, good frame, great kinetics and durability.
Weaknesses:
a joke of a fork, drivetrain, coil on rear suspension
Similar Products Used:
For this price, nothing can compare
Bike Setup:
All XT drivetrain, Shimano disc brakes, easton monkey with azonic stem, Fox Pro rear coil, Mavic Radeons
Bottom Line:
I can guarantee that the negative posters on this bike-1. Have no knowledge of bicycle specs 2. Are representatives of other companies. 3. Do not own this bike. I'm a Norba racer and downhiller and I bought this bike as a spare after trying it out at the local custom shop. For the ridiculously low price of 650, I didn't expect much...well surprise surprise, it literally blew away my much more bally-hooed GFisher joshua. This bike has super handling, great acceleration, balanced weight distribution, and the kinetics are solid. After upgrading the fork and rear suspension coil, and drivetrain, this bike rides as well as any bike in the 2000-2500 dollar range. I have pretty much gutted the entire bike of stock parts but it was rippin it up from the get go. Kudos to Mongoose for creating an outstanding bike and an outstanding price.
-DG-
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Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Vultures Knob
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great frame, price is good, good components
Weaknesses:
none found yet
Similar Products Used:
GT XCR-LE, Mongoose NX-8.3
Bike Setup:
Marzocchi Bomber Z.1, Hope Pro discs
Bottom Line:
Great for the price, I replaced the brakes and the forks, the stock ones are reasonable, but i went for something with a little higher quality. It is a great bike for anyone who wants a full suspension bike for a cheap price.
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Submitted by
S T
a Weekend Warrior
from Maineville, Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: July 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Landen Park Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Everything (except the seat)
Weaknesses:
The Seat
Similar Products Used:
Pacific
Bike Setup:
All stock parts, except a serfas gel seat
Bottom Line:
This is the best bike I've ever owned. The frame is solid but lightweight. The Manitou fork is great and the no-name rear shock works just as well as other ones. The paint job rules (mine is gold) and the tires have good traction. I replaced my original seat with a gel one for only $12. Since it isn't a 2000 bike, I got it for almost half price. This is a great bike for those who are more concerned with preformance, durability and price, than brand-names.
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Submitted by
Peter
a
from MASS Date Reviewed: July 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
single track, never asphalt
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
For $1,100 not a bad bike, good bike for beginners to intermediate riders
Weaknesses:
Pogo stick front shock, frame craked, must remain seated to reduce the peddle bobbing, heavy, stock seat hard, mongoose clipless pedal unscrews while pedalling
Similar Products Used:
never tried another bike
Bike Setup:
These are the following items I have changed from stock setup. XT brakes, specialized comp saddle, LX rear drailleurs, cogs and crankset, velociraptor tires, XT rear hub with mavic 517 rims, tooth fairy, shimano pd-m858
Bottom Line:
I started Mt biking 3 years ago and started right off with 98 mongoose NX 8-1. I have been happy with this bike and have logged over 2,000 dirt miles on this bike. I only replace items on this bike when they wore out or broke and they are listed under bike setup. My dropout got bent and I had a mongoose dealer order one for me. The dealer ordered all the different types of dropouts mongoose bikes have, but none of them fit my bike. He had to grind the one of the dropouts so that it could fit onto my bike. My frame recently cracked and again I asked a dealer to talk to mongoose to see if they would give me a replacement part. Mongoose said they will give me a new part and have shipped the rear frame part out and I should have it in a week or so. I am now a intermediate-advanced rider. I need a higher performance bike. It's time to retire this bike and buy a new one, this bike will be my beater bike.
What is fun with this bike is that it's so damn cheap for waht it is that you can afford upgrading to better components. There are things like the seatpost and stem that I don't care what brand they are as long as they hold up to the agression. If you change the right things like I did, this bike could turn out to be a kamikaze free-ride bike! If it's cheap enough, you should try to get the frame alone on a mail order because at around 300$, it's the best you can get...
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Submitted by
john nebz
a Downhiller
from Pleasant mt,PA ,north america Date Reviewed: June 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
merli-sarnowski park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
frame,tires,&price(i got mine half off price)
Weaknesses:
handle bars, seat, & fork
Similar Products Used:
hardtail
Bike Setup:
marzocchi z1 bam w/ 5 inches of travel, disc in the front, riser bars,& dx pedals
Bottom Line:
This bike is alright, yeah the components are "low end" but the only real difference between XTR and STX RC is the wieght and i dont really care about a few grams here and there. Once you get the right parts on this bike it is good. It all comes down to personal taste and if you want to spend a few extra dollars to hop it up.
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Submitted by
Johnny Rotten
a Downhiller
from Rotterdam Date Reviewed: April 11, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
See- "Mongoose Dealer" below.... Mongoose is beginner trash.... educate yourselves before you buy anything...buy something you can grow into in about a year, not something you will grow out of in a month.
Weaknesses:
everything
Similar Products Used:
nothing of this level (except when I was 10)
Bike Setup:
My bike ... most of you can't touch it ... lets just say that its something that Peats, March, Palmer or any of these guys would respect.
Bottom Line:
buy on established quality and reputation alone and you will never be disappointed
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: April 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere down, fast and/or technical.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Good components for price. Good strong frame worthy of upgrading components as money allows.
Weaknesses:
Only average saddle, seatpost, stem & bar. 2.1" tyres would have been nice.
Similar Products Used:
Similar priced Giant's and GT's.
Bike Setup:
Azonic Stem & Riser Bar, Oury Grips, DX pedals.
Bottom Line:
Top value. Great starter for the dually newcomer.
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Submitted by
jose ramirez
a Weekend Warrior
from flushing, ny Date Reviewed: March 8, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
the whole bike.
Weaknesses:
sadle, handle bar.
Similar Products Used:
raleigh m 7000, mongoose nx 8.3
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
i really like this bike, i think this bike is the perfect balance between price and performance, the saddle is a bit too stiff. the wired amarillo is just beatiful.
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Submitted by
RYAN MCEWEN
a Downhiller
from AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: January 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
ANY DOWNHILL
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Frame,tyres,seat.
Weaknesses:
brakes,forks,stem,handlebars.
Similar Products Used:
GT LTS 4000
Bike Setup:
DOWNHILL SETUP WITH RST 461DH FORKS AND SINGLE CHAINRING UP FRONT.DMR CHAINCAGE,DX V-BRAKES,DH STEM,HANDLEBARS.
Bottom Line:
After changing a few things this bike is sweet.I have had trouble finding a chainguide that will fit but i finally found one and it is a dmr chaincage.also the bushing in the rear shock has warn out but i am getting a new one.
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Submitted by
ebiker8
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: January 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything Technical
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Strong Frame, Very Tough Components
Weaknesses:
Seat (Change it before you get hurt), Inner tubes (I blew both tubes riding out of my driveway!!)
Similar Products Used:
Raleigh Tarantula SX, Specialized FSR, Trek VRX
Bike Setup:
Stock except for seat, inner tubes, added bar ends, stiffend rear shock
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks! I am sixteen and constantly beat the hell out of it. I've had no major problems yet. It gets me through the toughest terrain even in the pouring rain. You should definately buy one!!
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Submitted by
Hamish Glen
a Weekend Warrior
from AUSTRALIA VIC Date Reviewed: January 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mt. Hotham
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong frame
Weaknesses:
Suspension
Bottom Line:
Dissapointing service from Mongoose when complaining about the shocks
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Submitted by
dan
a Weekend Warrior
from newy Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
glenrock
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
great handling, adjustable, price
Weaknesses:
rear shock - upgrade at the shop and there will be no problem
Similar Products Used:
DBR, specialised, GT
Bike Setup:
Just put a Bomber drop off on the front and upgraded the rear shock to a RS coupe delux. Azonic stem & risers
Bottom Line:
IN OZ the bike is the nest value for money dually there is. Sure I've spent 1000 bucks upgrading the suspension which brings the bike to 2500 - the closest thing that comes close in performance and shock spec is a Kona - pay another 100o. What I've ended up with is a bike that has great suspension and handling at a price that blowsothers out of the water. It's all about how good the frame is and for the price this bike handles like something twice it's price. GEt one.
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Submitted by
Wally
a Weekend Warrior
from Tasmania Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Main Rd. Hounville
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong frame.
Weaknesses:
Crappy suspension and low quality parts.
Similar Products Used:
GT LTS-4000
Bike Setup:
Stnd.
Bottom Line:
This bike is a lemon. Already I have had a stuffed headset, play in the rear suspension, bent rear deraileur, bent rings, loose chain....the list goes on! I wish you could give minus ratings!
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Submitted by
David .P
a Cross-Country Rider
from Bowral, Australia Date Reviewed: August 23, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Trail o' deth
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Top quality bike, and an excellent price. I got mine for $1500 but that is because our currency is different. It was a bargain. I'm only seventeen and I give my bike an absolute thrashing and it takes it.
Weaknesses:
Some people mock it because they can not afford a quality bike.
Similar Products Used:
Sorry, none are even nearly as good as this one!!!
Bike Setup:
Um? , I'll go have a look.Manitou - Standard ones I think
Bottom Line:
Buy one mate !!!
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Submitted by
Mass Momentum
a Cross-Country Rider
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: April 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Emma Long
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Frame performance and handling Looks Great Geometry Handles a wide variety of tarrain
Weaknesses:
Low end components
Similar Products Used:
K2 Cannondale Harro
Bike Setup:
Stsandard Stock
Bottom Line:
In a months time I have already put over 100 miles on it on all the great Austin area trails and it just does a great job. The bike responds extremely well to hard hill climbs with no less traction than my hardtai,l when I set the bike to hard stiffness. This bike has taken everything I can give it asked it. It is a bargain even with low end compoenents.
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Submitted by
Mongoose Dealer
a Cross-Country Rider
from anytown, USA Date Reviewed: April 5, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Paint, stiff frame
Weaknesses:
total component spec--everything is not good
Similar Products Used:
DBR
Bike Setup:
as spec'd
Bottom Line:
I was going to trash this bike for all of the cheese is has hanging on it, but then I realized that anyone who is even considering a Mongoose obviously doesn't know a thing about bikes and proper component spec. My derogatory remarks about Mongoose's choice of parts will mean absolutely nothing to those who were too blind to see it before plunking down hard earned cash. Sure, there are some good reviews down there, but by shopping around, even a total idiot will see that this bike is way overpriced based on its components. So instead of pointing out the parts for you that suck, go see for yourself, and compare it to another FS bike in the $1K range. And if you bought it, and are damn proud of it, great! Just be prepared to spend big bank on upgrades. I do not own this bike, but I am a Mongoose dealer, and unfortunately I have to sell them.
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Submitted by
Mo
a Cross-Country Rider
from SF Bay Area Date Reviewed: April 2, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Tunitas Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great Price Well made
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Giant, DiamondBack, Specialized
Bike Setup:
99 8.1, Manitou Spyder
Bottom Line:
This has been a great bike. I have had no problems with it. You will not regret buying one. It is obvious that the people who slammed this bike, do not own one. They shouldn't be allowed to post their ramblings. They've obviously been ripped off by buying something else.
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Shaun T
a Cross-Country Rider
from Dunedin Date Reviewed: March 27, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere around central Otago.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Looks, frame design, handling.
Weaknesses:
average components. e.g Alivio parts mixed with STX RC.
Similar Products Used:
None worth mentioning.
Bike Setup:
Mongoose NX 8.1 Manitou Syder front shock with a Fasttrax rear.
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike as a crosstrainer (motorcross is the other sport), I find it an excellent handler and the suspension although cheap works great in all the terrain I've ridden so far. Over all I love it. Can't wait for my next ride.
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KG
a Weekend Warrior
from Tokyo Date Reviewed: March 16, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
the design
Weaknesses:
components saddle
Bottom Line:
Why so harsh, everyone?? The best bike I ever had...the components could be better though. And the saddle....it is not good. Change it before you hurt your self. But everything else...it's a beauty. I highly recommend.
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Junkamatic
a
from weekend warrior Date Reviewed: February 20, 1999
Bottom Line:
This bike has no redeeming qualities at all, I got porked out of a kilobuck for a glorified roadmaster. Shop around before buying it, there are real bikes out there for the same price. Mongoose should be ashamed of this one!
why are some people harsh about this bike? I know it's not a $2000 Cannondale-feeling bike, but I don't have a single problem with it. It rides VERY smooth, and for under $1000, I think it's a steal. Ok... so the front shocks could be better, but a full suspension bike for this price, and the comfort... oh yeah... if the seats bother you... spend an extra $30, and buy some Gel seats....
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Mack
a racer
from Idaho Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999
Bottom Line:
This bike is the worst. The DB x-2 is $100 more it comes with a component set 3 steps better. I ride it at my shop tons of times (bensons ski & sport, this place is cool) the rear shock isn't even plush as jim would say. My buyer(sir richard of beef pot roast)doesn't know what he's buying, he's an old geezer.
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Thrasher
a downhiller
from USA Date Reviewed: February 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
Wake up and smell the shit people, this bike is not good. Come on Mongoose, an Alivio crankset on a thousand dollar bike! What's up with the cheesy stem, handlebar, plastic seat, generic brakes, and JUNK no name shock. Mongoose equals ripoff. For the same money, DBR has the X2, which is an LX/XT bike with a 100mm Bomber and a Fox shock. Bye-bye Mongoose, Brunswick killed half-decent bike brand, soon only Wal-Mart will carry that crap. Oh, I have to give it a f'ing star.
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BRIAN D. ELSEMORE
a weekend warrior
from COVENTRY CT. U.S.A. Date Reviewed: February 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
i had just got this bike. if anyone wants my opinion....go for it! ITS A GOOD MOVE. THE BIKE PERFORMS VERY WELL. IM NOT A PRO. RIDER, BUT THE BIKE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE ONE. I RIDE ON WEEKENDS, AND BACK, AND FORTH TO WORK...I SURE DO FEEL LIKE A PRO. TELL ME IF YOU FEEL THE SAME.
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Dylan Robinson
a racer
from oregon Date Reviewed: January 18, 1999
Bottom Line:
This is the best bike I have ever had. I've had mine for about a month and haven't had a problem with it yet. So I give it a 5
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buffy the vampire slayer
a weekend warrior
from rock country Date Reviewed: January 7, 1999
Bottom Line:
I love the price of this bike.It has a great paint job.I like the placement of the shock.It rides smooth.I love this bike.5 chili dogs.I would do many more ifI could.You got to get this bike.If you don't you will be very sad.
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Jeff
a cross-country rider
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: January 4, 1999
Bottom Line:
I was also very pleased with this bike. It is a great ride and I have beat this bike to death and it rides great. The frame is built well and looks cool too. I guess I got different componentry than Michael cause I had a Rock Shox Indy C shock, but that could be because I bought the bike in Canada. I have no complaints about this bike, it is great cross country and decends great and climbs good too. Overall, well worth the $1,400 Canadian.
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Michael H.
a weekend warrior
from Fremont, Ca Date Reviewed: November 4, 1998
Bottom Line:
I am very pleased with this bicycle. It has been very reliable and I think it is built very well. For the price (under $1,000 bucks), you can't beat it. I know the componetry is not the best (Manitou Spyder shock for example), but the bike was in my price range.
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