As the sport rapidly evolved, bike technology was pushed to its limits, and frequently beyond them as riders regularly damaged or bent their bike wheels. In 1974, automotive wheel designer Skip Hess took matters into his own garage mongoose excursion and produced the first cast magnesium BMX wheel, the Motomag. He then started producing alloy versions of the Motomag that became a mainstay in the sport with their combination of durability and lightweight performance.
On September 27, Mongoose will offer BMX enthusiasts and retro collectors the chance to pick up the third generation – Motomag III – of the brand’s most storied product. The Mongoose Legion L60 Bike is a good entry level BMX bike for someone on the slightly taller side. The Mongoose Hooligan AL 29″ Bike is a lightweight cruiser. The frame and rims are made from a durable lightweight aluminum while utilizing a steel… The Supergoose and California Special will be faithful “repops” of the original bikes (catch a glimpse here), using reproduction parts to emulate the originals in precise detail. BMX bikes designed by Mongoose in the 1970s and 1980s shaped a generation of innovation and design.
Whether you ride with friends or on your own, this bike is designed for pure enjoyment. Axios Pro is a bike inspired by the BMX racing scene, and it is perfect for riding in bike parks, pump tracks, or for your first tests on BMX tracks. The California Special receives Mongoose’s super-stout steel BMX frame, with the pass-through bracket up front to handle hard landings. The Supergoose’s looptail frame features “chromo” (Chromoly), cutting-edge back in the day for lightweight resilience. If we want a realistic picture of quality and price, we need to look at the budget and high-end bikes.
The Dyno Pro Compe 29″ Bike for is incredible. If you were into BMX bikes at all in the late 1980’s probably lusted over the Dyno Pro Compe in the… People who don’t want to be restricted by a regular bike’s carrying capacity should look into cargo bikes. The Mongoose Envoy can be equipped with a wide array of cargo attachments, so you can carry anything you need, such as groceries and spare clothing. If somebody is looking for an inexpensive bike to ride occasionally or wants a second bike on which to do stunts, they are probably suitable for that person. Mongoose has developed a solid reputation for quality bikes at an affordable cost in the cycling industry.
RECO (Racer Engineering Company) was a wholly owned manufacturing division created for insurance purposes to be separate from BMX Products, Inc, even though RECO was always in house. It was headed by Vice President of Manufacturing Hoppy Brooks in his attempt to market motorcycle frames but was according to Skip “totally unsuccessful”. 10,000+ products in stock and over 40,000 satisfied customers to date. The Motomag III will be available in three colorways – silver, gold and black – in limited quantities from select online BMX retailers and international dealers. The Motomag III wheelset is the newest addition to Mongoose’s Classics collection, following on the heels of the brand’s Supergoose, California Special, and Miniscoot II re-launches.