Mongoose mountain bike problems
06-08-06 | 06:57 PM
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Mongoose mountain bike problems
Does anyone have any experience with new Mongoose mountain bikes? I have had nothing but trouble out of mine. Also all my freinds have had problems out of theirs.
06-08-06 | 07:18 PM
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06-08-06 | 07:37 PM
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Bikes: Iron Horse Rogue / Mongoose ALD Pro / Fuji Sunfire
I have an ALD pro (Mongoose from a proper LBS) and it's been great.
No drivetrain (Acera), Brake (Promax Disk) or fork (Mozo) problems of any sort....
I upgraded the handlebars, stem and tires and that's about it.
No drivetrain (Acera), Brake (Promax Disk) or fork (Mozo) problems of any sort....
I upgraded the handlebars, stem and tires and that's about it.
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06-09-06 | 06:59 AM
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I bought a Mongoose Hilltopper in '96. In 99 I put a Mantiou suspension fork on it. in 2001 I put slick tires on it. I probably rode it 2000 miles a year, and other than simply wearing out parts (or breaking them) the bike was great. About 2 months ago I went for a ride and the weld between the chainstay and dropout broke while i was on a ride, and when I looked the other side was cracked. Mongoose said the frame would be replaced free, but the new frames have different components so nothing would fit. It was cheaper to buy a new bike. The break was probably due to the fact taht I rode it very hard, and weigh over 250 lbs. Overall I was happy with it, Am considering whether to have the frame welded for a backup bike.
06-09-06 | 08:57 AM
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I guess that what it really boils down to is if this is a Walyworld Mongoose or a real LBS one. The LBS ones hold up well while the Walyworld ones are ****e.
<edit> Didn't see Tag1's post.
<edit> Didn't see Tag1's post.
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06-09-06 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by valbowski1980
I have an ALD pro (Mongoose from a proper LBS) and it's been great.
No drivetrain (Acera), Brake (Promax Disk) or fork (Mozo) problems of any sort....
I upgraded the handlebars, stem and tires and that's about it.
No drivetrain (Acera), Brake (Promax Disk) or fork (Mozo) problems of any sort....
I upgraded the handlebars, stem and tires and that's about it.
06-09-06 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kyletuck
Actually you smart ass, I returned it to walmart for a full refund.
Research what you are buying and maybe next time you won't need to take it back.
06-09-06 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by valbowski1980
You didn't like my answer? Too ****ing bad.
Research what you are buying and maybe next time you won't need to take it back.
Research what you are buying and maybe next time you won't need to take it back.
06-09-06 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by kyletuck
stick your answer up you ass
What is your problem anyway? You ask a vague question about Mongoose bikes, then you say that you've had nothing but trouble with yours. What kind of trouble? Are parts falling off? Are you not happy with how it handles? Did the frame crack? Do you want an answer or are you just here to *****?
THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN DONE TO DEATH! Do a little searching (if you can be bothered) about Walmart bikes on the forum.
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06-09-06 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kyletuck
Actually you smart ass, I returned it to walmart for a full refund.
Originally Posted by kyletuck
stick your answer up you ass
06-09-06 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kyletuck
Does anyone have any experience with new Mongoose mountain bikes? I have had nothing but trouble out of mine. Also all my freinds have had problems out of theirs.
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06-10-06 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by valbowski1980
I'm hurt... really am.
What is your problem anyway? You ask a vague question about Mongoose bikes, then you say that you've had nothing but trouble with yours. What kind of trouble? Are parts falling off? Are you not happy with how it handles? Did the frame crack? Do you want an answer or are you just here to *****?
THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN DONE TO DEATH! Do a little searching (if you can be bothered) about Walmart bikes on the forum.
What is your problem anyway? You ask a vague question about Mongoose bikes, then you say that you've had nothing but trouble with yours. What kind of trouble? Are parts falling off? Are you not happy with how it handles? Did the frame crack? Do you want an answer or are you just here to *****?
THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN DONE TO DEATH! Do a little searching (if you can be bothered) about Walmart bikes on the forum.
And how am I going to know that this topic has been done to death. I am new to this site. So quit your *****in, or at least quit *****in to me.
06-10-06 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by kyletuck
First of all some answers would be good. This is a forum not a place to go blame your problems on others.
And how am I going to know that this topic has been done to death. I am new to this site. So quit your *****in, or at least quit *****in to me.
And how am I going to know that this topic has been done to death. I am new to this site. So quit your *****in, or at least quit *****in to me.
06-10-06 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by leadbutt
So what did you replace the Wally-world Mongoose with?
here is a link to that bike
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=12278
06-10-06 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kyletuck
Very soon I am going to get a Specialized Hardrock
here is a link to that bike
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=12278
here is a link to that bike
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=12278
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06-10-06 | 07:17 PM
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