Mongoose Status 3.0 Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike
Posted by Blogmaster in Mountain Bikes, tags: Bike, DualSuspension, Mongoose, Mountain, Status
Product Description
The Mongoose Status 26-inch dual-suspension mountain bike is equipped with everything you need for trail riding. The bike features a powder-coated aluminum frame that’s durable and rust-resistant, along with MTB 31.8 riser handlebars. The 24-speed Shimano Easy Fire shifters, meanwhile, make it a breeze to change gears while on the move. Finally, the bike’s arrow black anodized alloy rims and 26-inch fat tires will conquer the toughest terrain. Other features include front Promax disc brakes, integrated Shimano levers, an RTS Capa fork, and a QR seat post.Amazon.com Product Description
The Mongoose Status 3.0 26-inch dual-suspension mountain bike is equipped with everything you need for trail riding. The bike features a full suspension frame that maximizes comfort and performance, along with an SR suspension fork designed to smooth bumps and increase control. The 24-speed Shimano trigger shifters, meanwhile, make it a breeze to change gears while on the move. Finally, the Status 3.0′s front and rear disc brakes provide great braking power in all conditions. Other features include a Shimano rear derailleur for all types of riding, a Suntour crank and alloy pedals, alloy rims, front and rear quick-release hubs, and an oversized threadless headset.
About Mongoose
In 1974, BMX Products, Inc., later to be known as Mongoose Bicycles, launched from a humble garage. The first of its kind, the BMX bicycle was named after bicycle motocross and was designed to fit the needs of the rough-and-tumble dirt-racing pastime that took its toll on wheels and bicycles. The heavy-duty, one-piece cast-aluminum Mongoose Motomag wheel was soon born, and it was the first competition-ready BMX bicycle available. Skip Hess, while in Australia pursuing his motor sports passion, came into contact with a strange and unusual cat-size animal–the mongoose. Known for its passive nature while unprovoked, yet vicious and aggressive enough to kill a threatening Cobra twice its size, the Mongoose impressed Hess, who quickly registered the Mongoose trademark for his new bicycle racing frame.
The Expert BMX bicycle model, which is still a cornerstone of the Mongoose BMX line today, was introduced in 1980. Shortly after, Mongoose captured the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser Title. Previously known for the 20-inch bicycle, this title signaled the re-direction of Mongoose bicycles to larger-wheeled, adult-sized models. Several years later, Mongoose continues to dominate the cruiser racing circuit with six National No. 1 Cruiser titles, leading to the introduction of adult-sized Mongoose all-terrain bicycles (ATBs).
In 1992, Mongoose pioneered the full-suspension market with the introduction of the Amplifier. This design is still the most-copied suspension design in the market. Several year later, Mongoose launched the Newman adult bicycle frame, which is proven to be 15% stronger than any other bike frame in the market. The design, while functionally sound, also raised eyebrows because of its distinctive look.
In the next few years, Mongoose increased its marketing focus to dominate the bicycle industry, and more important, extend beyond it. The Mongoose brand marketing initiative makes more than 100 million impressions. Mongoose’s brand awareness increased by over 130% in 1999 and solidifies the No. 2 market share position in units and dollars. Mongoose was acquired by Pacific Cycle, LLC, and continues to grow and prosper with more than 40 models of BMX, mountain, trail, freestyle, jumping, comfort, road, and cyclocross bikes.
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Dual suspension, dual disc Promax brakes, deep V Arrow wheels with fat 2.35 tires in a cool star spoke pattern, and best of all an aluminum hydro-formed frame that is as sexy as it is durable! All for under $400. True, parts like the SR Suntour front shock, standard Shimano Altus dereuillers, and no name brand rear spring are sub-par for any serious mountain biker, but I priced all these parts separately and you can’t build your own for less than $750. That’s not including the stuff you will need to ride comfortably, like pedals, a handlebar and a seat. This is by far the best investment on a bike I’ve ever made.
Rating: 4 / 5
For the price the bike is not bad, if your looking to use it just to exercise or just cruise the bike is great. If your looking to actually ride the mountains and go through rough terrain this is not the bike for you.. the rear shock is pretty much useless the front shock is horrible when you press the front brakes the front shock wobbles its not made well at all.. as far as absorbing the bumps the front shock is ok… the brakes are ok and the gears are good. When I received the bike it was very easy to assemble I just had to bring it to a bike shop to adjust the gears so they shift properly other then that… I give the bike 4 stars. Can’t beat the price.
Rating: 4 / 5