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Mongoose has more bikes than you can shake a stick at, yet do not typically appear on a lot of rider's radars. There are three core models, which all cost less than $3000. Mongoose utilizes a horst link design with floating shock and have modified their chainstay pivot to reduce brake jack...

Seth is an interesting guy indeed. Based in Florida, he's found a niche purchasing cheap bikes and riding the snot out of them. He's got the skills and personality to make watch the destruction of a cheap bike fun and entertaining. In this trilogy, he purchases a Mongoose Dolomite $200 fat bike...

Mongoose is an interesting brand with a rich history in the cycling world that is often lost due to the fact that their bikes are now considered "mass market" bikes that most enthusiasts wouldn't consider as their first choice. However, when suggesting bikes for a beginner rider on a budget...

While you can find some great deals online and on craigslist, there's no substitute for the knowledge and service you'll receive at your local bike shop (click to enlarge). A brand new bike for $150 may sound like a great deal, but what are the hidden costs of ownership, and can it stand up to...

Our recent round up of 13 new mountain bikes under $3000 was a very popular article and an indication that mountain bikers are looking for help finding great bikes at a great price. But what about the absolute beginner mountain biker that is looking to buy their first "real" mountain bike but...

Mongoose has been making budget fat bikes for the past year or so and it all started with their Beast model. The fact that one could buy a fat bike for under $200 (not at your local bike shop, but at "big box" store) was the subject of much debate. Was it trail worthy? Would it break on the...

The Dew Tour action sports event was this past weekend in San Francisco and Mtbr was there checking out the awesome BMX, skate and freestyle motocross competitions going on right in Civic Center Plaza. There was also a pretty big vendor expo area with a lot going on. As one of the main...

Mongoose was at Bike PressCamp showing off some of their new high end lineup. While many hardcore mountain bikers may turn up their noses at the Mongoose brand (mainly due to the fact that their entry level bikes are sold at "big box" stores), Mongoose does have some legitimate offerings that...

At long last, the full edit from Mongoose's Road Trip with Chris Akrigg and Amir Kabbani. Chris Akrigg and Amir Kabbani take on Malaga, Spain during the 2012 Mongoose Road Trip. There isn't a better place to spot a Mongoose then in the mountains of Malaga, Spain. A run-yourself-ragged road...

This review is brought to you by one of the mtbr.com content partners, Mountainbiketales.com On Department Store "Cheapies" Would it surprise you to know that month after month the most inquired about mountain bike models aren't uber-expensive, cutting edge, technological wonders? In fact...

The latest video in the continuing recovery of Chris Akrigg For those of you who are still unfamiliar with stunter/trials rider/freestyle mountain biker Chris Akrigg, this is an update on Chris's recovery from falling off a cliff. Literally. To follow him in chronological order, be sure to...

The Accident: Chris is in the middle off the photo falling off big cliff after his bike slipped off the rock on top. A road to recovery video from one of the best freestyle mountain bikers in the world. I first learned about Chris Akrigg when he released a video called A Hill In Spain about a...

Video Description: "Filmed on a recent trip to Malaga aboard the Mongoose Nugget. Had a lot fun putting this together, hope you enjoy.. " This video combines many disciplines flawlessly. What do you think?

New for 2011 from Mongoose are the Super and Salvo Elite. In this video, Craig Hoyt (aka Mtb Skippy in the Mtbr forums) shows us the highlights of the 150mm travel TeoCali all mountain trail bike and the 95-120mm travel Salvo Elite. Teocali Super -lighter, stiffer rear end -new shaped...

Cam White is Numero Uno at Red Bull Elevation IV 5/10/2008 Guadalajara, MexicoRedbull Elevation is one of the best dirt jumping contests to go down each year. For the past few years the contest has been held in Whistler, Canada, but this year was the first time it was held in Guadalajara...