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07-13-09, 09:03 AM
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Notice in junkyard's pic how the cables are ran over the top of the frame? Well I went biking the other day and did a small jump (about 8" nothing more than a curb really). I hit the ramp at an odd angle and my knee hit the aluminum hydroforged frame when I landed where the cable is attached...well needless to say I have about a 1/8' deep 2" long gash that I should have gotten stitches for. Luckily my blood clots easily. So that seals the deal...I am either going to try to file a claim with mongoose for selling unsafe POS's or Wal-Mart for being so selfish money mongering idiots that they overlook safety. I guess there is a reason many name brands stopped selling at Wal-Mart when they were required to cut corners to save manufacturing cost.
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07-13-09, 09:19 AM
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Cannondale makes Mongoose? I would never have guessed.
https://nw-ark.com/stuff-central.com/...php?topic=18.0
https://nw-ark.com/stuff-central.com/...php?topic=18.0
This is who makes the mongoose sold at walmart https://www.pacific-cycle.com/
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07-13-09, 11:46 AM
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07-15-09, 07:52 AM
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Notice in junkyard's pic how the cables are ran over the top of the frame? Well I went biking the other day and did a small jump (about 8" nothing more than a curb really). I hit the ramp at an odd angle and my knee hit the aluminum hydroforged frame when I landed where the cable is attached...well needless to say I have about a 1/8' deep 2" long gash that I should have gotten stitches for. Luckily my blood clots easily. So that seals the deal...I am either going to try to file a claim with mongoose for selling unsafe POS's or Wal-Mart for being so selfish money mongering idiots that they overlook safety. I guess there is a reason many name brands stopped selling at Wal-Mart when they were required to cut corners to save manufacturing cost.
07-15-09, 10:35 AM
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07-15-09, 01:03 PM
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Thanks....
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as a former bike shop owner and racer I hope you keep shopping at Walmart as there's plenty of places to get scratched on anybike when you can't manage an 8" drop on a full suspension bike without hurting yourself.
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07-20-09, 08:45 AM
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Since I was getting bashed for having a WallCrap bike from the get go I just wanted to be able to get my money back from the bike so I could get a new one.
Job hunting sucks. Will work for Good Bike!!! LOL
Since I have been very cost concious in my shopping for a new bike I noticed that almost all of the components are the same on the bikes with one main difference...the frame. I am going to go out today and see about riding a hard tail. It is a full time job looking for a friggin job.
Any feed back on this? Other than weight what is the big deal in brands of frame?
Job hunting sucks. Will work for Good Bike!!! LOL
Since I have been very cost concious in my shopping for a new bike I noticed that almost all of the components are the same on the bikes with one main difference...the frame. I am going to go out today and see about riding a hard tail. It is a full time job looking for a friggin job.
Any feed back on this? Other than weight what is the big deal in brands of frame?
07-20-09, 10:20 AM
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Brands of frame are like makers of cars. Some will say it has to be Italian, others Ford, and more Trek. No, buying a bike with a car name probably isn't a good idea either! 
I would start by going to as many local bike shops as possible, and riding what is in your price range. See what works out best for you.
I am guessing you will see Trek, Gary Fisher, Specialized, Cannondale, and several others.
Ride them around, see what is comfortable. Other than that, pick the color you like.
I would start by going to as many local bike shops as possible, and riding what is in your price range. See what works out best for you.
I am guessing you will see Trek, Gary Fisher, Specialized, Cannondale, and several others.
Ride them around, see what is comfortable. Other than that, pick the color you like.
07-21-09, 02:36 PM
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Did you try craigslist to find a used bike?? You would even be better off with a 3-4 year old used bike as long as it wasn't beat up. Craigslist in my area always has people who thought they liked mountain biking and bought a $1200-$1500 bike and quickly found out that they hate biking! 
07-27-09, 06:14 PM
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Hey Guys I got a job!!! WOOT!! I went by a local bike shop (Phat Tire) and they had a demo bike marked down about $800. It is a Gary Fisher HiFi and I even like the color. I have it on layaway and plan on getting it ASAP.
Thanks for all the input and bashing. It's OK I can take it.
Thanks for all the input and bashing. It's OK I can take it.
07-30-09, 02:14 AM
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They state thats the down hill bike ....hahaha thats just to funny
Here is mogoose's real DH bike...hmm anyone else here notice a diferance?
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...:referralID=NA
Here is mogoose's real DH bike...hmm anyone else here notice a diferance?
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...:referralID=NA
07-30-09, 08:33 AM
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In some of the Wally Worlds I have been in, they have warning tags hanging from them in BOLD RED LETTERS, stating not ment for off road use. One of these days if I can find one really cheap at a garage sale, I just want to buy it, take it out for a day and see how fast I can break it. Might be fun to SS one, that way you dont have to worry about the non shifting, and just try to crack the frame.
I just have to make it a few more weeks
