Originally Posted by
3speedslow
Got this 2003 Mongoose Optic awhile ago as a wreck for a few $. Been slowly bringing it back as I can. No back brakes as yet, the two cable brake lever uses a double cable I can’t find yet. Might not even be available!
Looks like U-brake posts; double cables mean it may originally have had a gyro. Check out
Dan’s Comp they may have what you need
*edit: just saw the front brake routed through the headset; that bike definitely had a gyro