Originally Posted by
ajbird83
hey guys just getting into the world of mountain biking and recently purchased the 26" mongoose status 2.2 mountain bike for all terain, is this a decent brand of bike, it was on special offer at a good price.
Originally Posted by
DomaneS5
It depends on what they are using it for. Wal Mart/box store bikes have their place. Most people who buy those bikes only ride them 3-5 times a summer and are not as hardcore about bikes as we are. Those bikes are fine to ride around the neighborhood or even flat rail trails or MUTs.
I was taking OP at his word. If he wants to get into the world of mountain biking, then he needs to look beyond the Mongoose. If he wants a bike to ride around the neighborhood or on rail trails, there are many better options than a cheap, heavy dual suspension Mongoose.