The stock brakes kinda suck too so I was thinking about upgrading to Shimano hydraulic brakes in the future. Kristen (mom), Blair (dad), and Parker (kiddo). We started Rascal Rides when Parker was born and we didn’t want to give up our passion for biking. Over the years, we’ve tested hundreds of kids bikes, helmets, bike trailers, and more. In addition, with 24-inch wheels, my son’s bikes are getting big enough that I am able to ride them without damaging anything.
The fat tires drew a lot of attention. Very few bike companies build 24-inch fat bikes. I don’t know of many that go smaller from there either. It could be swapped for a shorter stem mongoose bicycle to add some downhill stability. Really, this frame is most likely a back up bike for a family of enthusiasts that want their child to join the fat biking they do in the winter.
They are not hydraulic and even I could feel that when testing myself. The job is getting done but there is more arm pump and fatigue when wrestling more weight with a lower grade brake system. One of the main components of any bike is the drive train.
Taking the Argus out was a different experience than the norm and we both had fun. 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 mongoose dirt bike performs in the snow, stay tuned….. The stock seat was very narrow and hard. That is the seat I bought to replace the stock torture device. The new seat is about 13.5″ inches wide and the horn is a lot shorter. It is a lot more comfortable.
Parker is our resident tester and inspiration. 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.