Watch as he glides over sand, dirt and snow. See the glee he has as he bounces over embankments and boings over rocks. The Mongoose Malus 26-inch fat tire bike has arrived to save you from the doldrums and put a smile on the faces of all those you pass by. Built with 4-inch tires (earning the name fat) on a supersized beach cruiser frame and there is plenty of clearance to make it rideable on virtually any terrain. Plus, the Malus has 7-speed twist shifters and front and rear disc brakes so it still has its vein of practicality. Fat tires are all the rage and the Malus is a great bike to add to your stable, and to get out there and have a little fun on.
It’s rare to see a bike in this price range offered in four sizes—small through extra large—rather than just one or two sizes. Like more expensive bikes, the Mongoose Switchback Expert specs smaller 27.5″ diameter wheels on size small bikes and 29er wheels on larger sizes. To find the right size, check that you can stand over the bike with at least an inch or more between your crotch and the top tube. Then, check that the seat can be set about even with your hip while standing beside the bike. 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. Plus, with Mongoose, you also have the option to customize your bike.
You can choose different gear settings, adjust the seat height, or even add accessories like fenders or baskets. This way, you can make your Mongoose fat tire bike truly your own. Moreover, the stability isn’t just about the ability to stay upright over rough terrain; it’s also about the confidence that these bikes instill in their riders. With the superior grip and balance, even novice riders can venture off-road and tackle trails they would never have tried before. I have a 7 speed Shimano thumb shifter and aluminum mountain bike pedals on the way. The stock brakes kinda suck too so I was thinking about upgrading to Shimano hydraulic brakes in the future.
With a steel-frame base and extra wide wheels and tires, this bike’s pretty easy to learn on and can handle multiple terrain types, such as sand and snow. One of the unsung benefits of Mongoose fat tire bikes is their versatility. They are not only great for off-road biking but also excellent for city rides.
It also gave me some bike mechanic practice since it arrived with almost no grease, and a number parts needed to be upgraded. This item is offered by one of our Exchange Plus partners – a trusted, third-party company that ships directly to you when you order on ShopMyExchange.com. The Exchange sells and handles payments for this item, and you can track the status on your Exchange order details page. Whether for recreation or transportation, we’ve designed the right city e-bike for you. A password reset EMAIL will be sent to the email address you provided within 30 minutes.
Enter your email for the top stories in mountain biking, plus product picks and deals delivered to your inbox each week. With the included flat pedals, the Mongoose Switchback Expert weighs 33.9lb (size XL) which isn’t too far mongoose dirt bike off what a more expensive full suspension mountain bike might weigh. Since our founding BMX has been the cornerstone of who we are. We are dedicated to the design of quality bikes to let riders of all ages and skill lev…