Walmart's mongoose beast
12-10-13, 08:22 AM
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Walmart's mongoose beast
So what do you guys think of the Mongoose Beast as a single speed for short errands and commutes on flat terrain?
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12-10-13, 08:32 AM
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Looks like fun. I see two problems though.
The specs say that it has a 250 lb weight limit.
I'd like a front brake and it doesn't look like there's even an economical way to put some on the bike.
The specs say that it has a 250 lb weight limit.
I'd like a front brake and it doesn't look like there's even an economical way to put some on the bike.
12-10-13, 10:46 AM
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https://rideonpurpose.blogspot.com/20...ose-beast.html
It weighs 47lb and those wheels are huge.
Great price though.
12-10-13, 12:04 PM
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My 29er MTB on 2.2" tires already feels like I am driving a dump truck on the road.
That thing would be fun in the snow, sand, or mud though.
That thing would be fun in the snow, sand, or mud though.
12-10-13, 02:39 PM
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thread here https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...goose-is-loose
if you want kinda out of there style along with slow and lot's of work...go for it.
but if you are commuting anything over a mile or two..... I would bet you will be less than excited, really soon.
if you want kinda out of there style along with slow and lot's of work...go for it.
but if you are commuting anything over a mile or two..... I would bet you will be less than excited, really soon.
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Yeah, I hear ya!
I too would love to have front brakes! Doesn't look too promising getting them easily onto the bike.
* Most bike companies would be reluctant to suggest the riding of their bikes to folks weighing over 250 LBS. Therefore, I wouldn't worry too much about that, so long as I have a solid steel frame and wide (fat) tires. IMO, adjusting the tire air pressure can be quite instrumental in cushioning impact between the road surface and the overweight cyclist.
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12-10-13, 04:35 PM
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This guy liked it:
https://rideonpurpose.blogspot.com/20...ose-beast.html
It weighs 47lb and those wheels are huge. Great price though.
https://rideonpurpose.blogspot.com/20...ose-beast.html
It weighs 47lb and those wheels are huge.
Great price though.
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thread here https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...goose-is-loose
if you want kinda out of there style along with slow and lot's of work...go for it.
but if you are commuting anything over a mile or two..... I would bet you will be less than excited, really soon.
if you want kinda out of there style along with slow and lot's of work...go for it.
but if you are commuting anything over a mile or two..... I would bet you will be less than excited, really soon.
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There is a long thread about them on MTBR. They are geared too high to ride trails stock, besides they difficulty of trail riding without a front brake. If you lower they gearing so you can get some torque, the first thing to fail will be the rear hub, the second will be the bottom bracket. If you are handy with a torch, canti studs can be brazed on allowing you to run a set of pugsley wheels that will cost twice what you originally payed for the bike.
If you are getting one for occasional laughs, go for it, but don't expect it to do what a Fatbike is designed to do.
If you are getting one for occasional laughs, go for it, but don't expect it to do what a Fatbike is designed to do.
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Can't say I have direct experience with that bike, but what I do know is you very seldom hear the phrase, "I wish I would have bought a lower quality bike". I have found it best to buy the highest quality that fits into your budget. Through trial and error I have came to embrace the buy once cry o ce philosophy.
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There is a long thread about them on MTBR. They are geared too high to ride trails stock, besides they difficulty of trail riding without a front brake. If you lower they gearing so you can get some torque, the first thing to fail will be the rear hub, the second will be the bottom bracket. If you are handy with a torch, canti studs can be brazed on allowing you to run a set of pugsley wheels that will cost twice what you originally payed for the bike.
If you are getting one for occasional laughs, go for it, but don't expect it to do what a Fatbike is designed to do.
If you are getting one for occasional laughs, go for it, but don't expect it to do what a Fatbike is designed to do.
Thanks!
Can't say I have direct experience with that bike, but what I do know is you very seldom hear the phrase, "I wish I would have bought a lower quality bike". I have found it best to buy the highest quality that fits into your budget. Through trial and error I have came to embrace the buy once cry o ce philosophy.
I would say that, "In life, you pay for whatever you get" ...
12-11-13, 07:06 AM
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Yeah, I hear ya!
I too would love to have front brakes! Doesn't look too promising getting them easily onto the bike.
* Most bike companies would be reluctant to suggest the riding of their bikes to folks weighing over 250 LBS. Therefore, I wouldn't worry too much about that, so long as I have a solid steel frame and wide (fat) tires. IMO, adjusting the tire air pressure can be quite instrumental in cushioning impact between the road surface and the overweight cyclist.
Yeah, I hear ya!
I too would love to have front brakes! Doesn't look too promising getting them easily onto the bike.
* Most bike companies would be reluctant to suggest the riding of their bikes to folks weighing over 250 LBS. Therefore, I wouldn't worry too much about that, so long as I have a solid steel frame and wide (fat) tires. IMO, adjusting the tire air pressure can be quite instrumental in cushioning impact between the road surface and the overweight cyclist.
This thread was already referenced but one guy added brakes on the front, see on page 2 a little ways down.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...mongoose+beast
12-11-13, 12:18 PM
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I thought about getting a Beast, but ultimately thought better of it.
12-11-13, 02:12 PM
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Others have complained they put a crank with too high a gear on it , because Wally dont ride them.
