The 80’s are back, baby – live it up on the iconic Mongoose Supergoose. Classic Mongoose fans rejoice – the California Special BMX bike is back! Based on the original 1983 design, the new California Special is great for turning heads around the neighborhood or at the track. It features a Hi-ten steel Mongoose frame built on original geometry of a legend for superior performance and durability.
With new tricks being introduced at a rapid rate and the refining of a ‘professionalism’ to the demonstrations, BMX was unstoppable. With momentum afoot, Mongoose took the natural path of producing bikes and eventually, parts. Under the production name ‘BMX Products’, 1975 saw the very first batch of heli-arc welded frames which again, were designed with the BMX biker in mind. Scott Breithaupt of SE Bikes and literal pioneer of BMX fame, speaks to this topic in an interview with BMX Ultra, here.
Most riders will want a “dirt” or “park” bike, but children under twelve who have racing in mind should choose a ride specific to that task, lest they find themselves a long way behind the rest of even novice-level competition. Whether it be freestyle or race every single one of our staff is a die-hard BMXer so you know that you’re always getting the best advice. After a profoundly successful, yet abrupt time at Mongoose, it was Magoo’s sense of humour which spelled his demise. Funnily enough, after making the decision to use a black transvestite on the cover of the 1990 Mongoose BMX catalogue, the executive took a different view and forced Magoo out of the company. From CW racing, the excessively talkative Magoo made the move to GT, starting off in administration and ending up in advertising and team management capabilities. Eventually managing to muscle his way into the product development realm of the business, Magoo had found his calling and wanted to refine and progress these skills.
Users say this bike is an easy upgrade and only needs a few minor tweaks, though schwinn electric bike some had issues with its freecoaster sticking and say it needs more grease for better fakes. BMX is arguably the most diverse and inclusive form of cycling, encompassing coastal cultures, urban stunt riding, and hard-nosed rural competition in a single, loosely drawn concept. Entering the 1980s, BMX as a sport has now outgrown its infancy stage and is maturing into its own distinct entity with a decade of existence to its name. This results in the formation of the ‘BMX Action Trick Team’ – being the first and most famous of the freestyle specific teams, including such legendary riders as R.L. This (and many other teams alike) helped grow BMX through an endless series of demonstrations around the country.
Pacific Bicycles offers kids’, hybrid, and mountain bikes that are built to last, providing year after year of adventure for the whole family – without breaking the bank. It’s a great big world out there, enjoy every mile of it with Pacific Bicycles. Over the years, Schwinn has empowered millions of people, earning a special place in the hearts and minds of generations of riders. We have spent over a century building the bicycle industry into what it is today, and we’re not done yet.
Beyond that, Mongoose are still supporting bikers in all forms (particularly racing, freestyle and mountain bikes), contributing to jams and mongoose excursion events as well as producing some of the raddest products available. The mid 1980s resulted in a significant downfall to the growth of BMX (primarily racing), enabled through the rise of adjacent modes (i.e. freestyle, mountain bikes and scooters) and a lack of mainstream interest. It was a time to either stick to your guns and perish or reimagine and grow. Arguably, that Mongoose hired ‘Magoo’ at this point was a milestone moment for the brand and one which helped to maintain the company’s trajectory and popularity. The man was and is a stalwart of the BMX scene, having remained relevant over multiple decades and having been behind the scenes of many different companies, events and products in BMX. From sleek electric bikes, road bikes, speed bikes, to rugged mountain bikes and versatile hybrids, our collection caters to every rider’s preference and terrain.
I like it, I ride it so guess that is all that matters for now. From BMX to mountain bikes, Mongoose bikes deliver one of the best riding experiences available. It all started with a wheel in a California garage.
Whether you’re riding for fun or competing in extreme sports, you can trust Mongoose to supply you with only the Best Bikes. Mongoose have over 40 years of experience in the field, gathering insight from pro athletes to develop the legendary Mongoose Legion line of products. They feature specially constructed BMX Frames, handlebars, stems and saddles that are everything a rider could need.
Also, all Mongoose Legion BMXs will have the wheel size (20-inch diameter) unless it’s the Legion L16 or Legion L18 (which have 16-inch and 18-inch diameter wheels, respectively). The other style of Mongoose Bicycles are those low-end, mass-produced bikes which are distributed by major chain-stores at discount prices. We at SkateHut understand that choosing the correct size online can be hard. This is why we advise that the best way to size Stunt Scooters is to measure the rider from foot to navel. We recommend the Scooter Handlebars sit between the bottom of the stomach and belly button.