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 produced in-house. It was headed by Vice President of Manufacturing Hoppy Brooks, in his attempt to market motorcycle frames. Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Push your limits and test your skills on our flagship BMX bike with the Legion L500. This men’s & women’s BMX bike has a Mongoose full 4130 Chromoly frame, removeable brake mounts, and mid BB shell.
The only thing limiting your riding options will be your imagination and willingness to explore. You can conquer rugged terrain on this Mongoose Argus Trail 26 fat tire bike. With this bike, you’ll have better stability on the sand, snow, or slick roads.
Also, the one I work on is more than five years old, but again it should not matter whether your bike is a newer model or not. Mongoose offers mountain bikes for every MTB discipline, from downhill full suspension to dirt jumpers. Mongoose has the right mountain bike, whether you’re tackling technical terrain or exploring schwinn mountain bicycles with the family. The Legion L80 is designed for taller riders because it uses a 20.75-inch top tube which will suit riders from around 5’8” tall. It’s the first BMX in the range to use a 4130 Chromoly steel front triangle. According to Hess, at its largest stage of expansion, BMX Products, Inc. employed about 85 people.
In 2022 it makes its return as a BMX, only with 29″ wheels this time, as opposed to the much smaller 20″ wheels one would normally see on a BMX. Mongoose has revived the Hooligan, a classic BMX from the 90s reborn with 29″ wheels. The so-called Big BMX is made for “riding the streets like a boss“, for those who want the playfulness and style of a BMX but the fast-rolling efficiency of 29″ wheels for going the distance. 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. 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 was one of the fastest growing sports in the country in the late 70s and early 80s, and Mongoose was one of the most recognizable names in the industry. They diversified into mountain bikes and scooters in the 90s, and they’re now bringing their two most famous BMX bikes back into production. Firstly, their expensive, SCHMICK bikes are schwinn mountain bicycles retailed through specialty bicycle stores. Through this more illustrious product, Mongoose Bikes raise their brand profile by being deeply involved in sponsorship of professional cycling events, tours and individual cycling athletes. It’s the same size as the L40 at 20.5-inches but the handlebars are bigger (1” wider and 0.75” taller).
Taking your old school, mid school or new school Mongoose BMX build to new heights of catalogue correctness is now even easier. We’ve recreated a bunch of old school, mid school and new school Mongoose BMX Catalogues. Pages include original specs, parts list, serial number info and photos of catalogue perfect bikes. The most affordable of those is the Hi-Tensile, retailing at $529.99 USD for the complete bike, available in black and blue colorways. The Hooligan AL will set you back a little more at $579.99 USD. While the frame itself is made of 6061 aluminum, its rigid fork is the same Hi-Tensile steel seen on the lower-end bike.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a ride on the legendary California Special by Mongoose. Only sold in USA, Australia, Germany, Japan & New ZealandInspired by the 1984 Supergoose BMX bike, this iconic ride is perfect for the classic Mongoose connoisseur. 4130 Chromoly Supergoose loop-tail frame provides durability. The Hooligan Fat BMX gets an aluminum frame too, with a different geometry based around its 26″ wheels and 4″ tires. It goets a shorter front end but a much longer rear-centre to accomodate the massive rear tire, and it is 5mm higher than the 29er. It is also spec’d with a long 90mm reach stem and a narrower 700mm bar with a 6″ rise.
Mountain bikes for adults are internationally known for their stability. However, they are not as good as mountain bikes for adults, and mountain bikes for adults are more internationally known and designed for easy stability. Modeled after the iconic 1984 Supergoose, this BMX bike is sure to turn heads around the neighborhood or at the track. Just like it’s predecessor, it features a durable 4130 Chromoly Supergoose loop-tail frame with retro-style top tube pad for ultimate radness.