It was an early run 1999 with the Twin Jet seat- and chainstays. Before the Cali, I raced on an aluminum ’97 Supergoose that was made in Taiwan. They were all good frames that I never had any serious issues with.
Most experienced riders know their preference, but if you’re new to the sport it can be difficult to know which choice to make. The first Mongoose BMX bike had several unique features. The first brake tabs were two pieces of metal welded together, and they were rectangular. Later, the brake tab became a little bigger, was a single piece of metal, and was oval. The caliber brake on the first Mongoose BMX bikes was also two sheets of metal, and it was thicker than on later models. The seat tube was longer on the first Mongoose BMX bikes, and the frame flared where the seat post joined it.
When I said Originally, I was referring to before the 1983 redesign. I.E, the early Motomag, Team, and Supergoose with the first gen drop outs and the double front gusset. The Motomag frames had a Cro Mo front triangle with a mild steel rear. A few posts up there is a link to the new Mongoose bikes that are supposed to be as good as anyone else’s and are not walgoose editions.
Youth freestyle bikes are sized depending on the diameter of the wheel staring at 12” all the way through to 18”, at a 20” wheel the bike is considered an adult size. Adult freestyle bikes are sized on top tube length, a 18.5” top tube is extra small for younger teenagers who have just moved up to an adult bike, a 20” top tube is small, mongoose racing bike 20.5” a medium and anything over a 21” is considered large. Although this may seem like a brilliant feature, it does come at a price! Freecoaster hubs feature a “Slack” before engagement while pedalling forward. This means that you can turn the crank a set amount (Usually an adjustable amount) before the drivetrain engages.
Capable of high-end performance – a bike designed for riders with intermediate skills all the way up to pro – the Mongoose Title Elite Pro BMX race bike is a level above our popular Title series. Suggested rider height is 5’3″ – 5’8″.Professional-grade 6061 Tectonic T1 Biaxial Hydroformed and butted aluminum frame with 86mm BB shell, tapered headtube, 3D forged 10mm dropouts, and internal cable routing. Mongoose was born from BMX racing with products that push the limits of what a rider can do on the track.