looking to get first fat tire bike

Speed across virtually any terrain with ease on the Mongoose Men’s Malus 26 in Fat Tire Bike. The front and rear disc brakes give you a practical way to stop. Roll over difficult terrain with ease on the Argus Trail 26 fat tire bike by Mongoose. This beast of a bike provides improved mongoose dirt bike stability on sand, snow, or even slick roads. And the Argus’ Tectonic T2 aluminum frame with rigid fork makes for a strong, stable ride with added lateral rigidity.

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. Mongoose’s website just says mongoose dirt bike “aluminum” for their unbranded brakes.

If the diameter is 44mm then Cane Creek does make a headset to adapt a tapered fork to the headtube. If you were wanting to replace the rigid fork with a suspension fork, then you would probably be hard pressed to find a fat fork that would fit. That said, there are plenty of families who need a kids fat bike for niche riding either in sand or in snow. For those select families, there is the Mongoose Argus Trail. Get special offers, exclusive product news, mongoose dirt bike and event info straight to your inbox.

Its fat tires measuring between 4-5 inches provide the necessary grip and shock absorption, delivering a smooth ride. And not to forget the sturdy steel frame that ensures durability even under the toughest conditions. One of the most striking features of Mongoose fat tire bikes is their ability to provide exceptional traction. Their wider tires create a larger contact surface with the ground, allowing for a much firmer grip.

I have been looking at high rise handlebars or bar risers to help with the riding position. I had one for awhile that I didn’t ride very much, turns out I hate riding in the snow anyway. They are heavy but like it’s said above, more of a workout. So far, I’ve only ridden it around the driveway and already hate the terrible twist shifter.