The $549 Mongoose Switchback Expert Review

Comfort and safety are two key considerations for any bike ride, and Mongoose fat tire bikes excel in both departments. The wider tires act as natural shock absorbers, providing a smoother, more comfortable ride even over bumpy trails. This also reduces the impact on your joints, making it easier to enjoy longer rides.

The drive train is setup for either snow or sand riding and my son seemed to ride comfortably. Mongoose made a sound decision considering the weight that a child must pedal. Having a wider gear range makes for a versatile bike that can conquer the terrain. Shifting worked out of the box and functioned well.

Brands include Specialized, Mongoose, Polaris, Kona, Gravity, Kawasaki, Borealis and more! Manufacturers are creating frames out of tons of different materials including aluminum, carbon, titanium, bamboo, real steel, and Wal-Mart steel. Most fat-bikes that you will come across have a fully rigid frame. However fat bikes with front fork suspension and full-body suspension have started to emerge. Compared to bikes from other major brands like Specialized and Trek, the Mongoose Switchback Expert offers a pretty similar value.

My son was able to adapt his riding to match the needs of the machine. My son is also still a child and I don’t want to torture him too much. We will definitely stick to mountain biking with his Trailcraft, but I am excited to get my son out on some decent snow rides. I am excited to take my son fat biking this coming winter and provide a complete review.

Maximum tunability with 3 separate adjustments all with the flip of a chip. Pick and choose your wheel size, suspension progression, or rear center length for how you want the bike to ride. GT’s pedal-assist electric bikes are designed around going further and discovering new places.

I tested a size extra large and found it’s a pretty close fit, though even at full extension the saddle is a bit short for me. Safety-wise, these bikes are equipped with a reliable braking system that offers excellent stopping power in all weather conditions. This, combined with the enhanced stability and control of the bike, ensures a safe riding experience whether you’re a seasoned pro or a cycling newbie. In addition, with 24-inch wheels, my son’s bikes are getting mongoose fat bike big enough that I am able to ride them without damaging anything. I’m not taking them off jumps or going for sustained rides, but just trying to get the feel and experience of the machine. The components as a whole function as they should.

Luckily, we have tow ropes to mitigate the complaints. My son has grown to like down hill riding better than cross country. When we climb he lets the complaining come flying out. Mongoose utilizes house branded parts to cover contact points like the grips, pedals and seat.

Mongoose has given the “go-ahead” to do a long term review to assess the handling and function of the Argus once winter comes. So if you’re curious about how the bike performs in the snow, stay tuned….. Since our founding BMX has been the cornerstone of who we are.