I have the opportunity to get an older Mongoose IBOC Comp mountain bike (pre-FS), but I have heard mixed opinions about Mongooses. It is outfitted with Shimano Deore LX mostly and a double butted steel frame which seems pretty good. Did Mongoose skimp on other parts of the bike to earn it's "cheap" reputation or were these pretty good bikes despite being bought at Target?

Here are the specs:

http://www.airfreetires.com/Specs/St...Comp&Year=1993