Ohhh... But is so much fun showing up with a big Mongoose decal on the down tube and watching to looks on guys faces as they look it over.... Seeing better components than they are useing, hydraulic disc brakes, etc. Then when promptly asked about price... Just say it was on sale for $299... Regularly $399... LoL
If you stick around... All the somewhat suttle questions begin...
Where did you get that? Is that all original? Do they have more?
It's funny how so many of the "elitist" LBS are starting to become "Authorized Mongoose Dealers" but haven't told anyone... Don't stock a single bike, and still talk trash about the brand. As they do with Cannondale. Also owned by Doral, the Canadian Co that owns Pacific Cycles. The US currently has such a small bike market, many don't realize what Mongoose sells all over the world, yet they never see here in the states. The Argus Fat Bike for instance...
Simply look at the Facebook group... We Love Fat Bike
Or some fat bike groups in Australia. Tell me what you see in a turquoise blue/green with the Mongoose label on the down tube.
These ain't your family fun bIkes from Wally World ... Nor is the Vinson, often available for under $500 at major sportings goods retailers.