pressure is the best tool you have to fine-tune the performance of your fat bike. With five-inch-wide tires in the softest conditions, you may be running pressures as low as two psi. In firmer or rougher terrain, or for higher speeds, you will want to use more pressure to increase the support the tire offers, and to sharpen the bike’s handling. You may even want to change your tire pressure several times on a single ride as you encounter different conditions.
Over at Electrek we made a great electric bike out of this bike for another $400. The premium boy’s headed out the the desert to support rider Matt Closson’s organized crime jam in old downtown Vegas. I’m curious for the ones that have added the front derailleur, where you found the mount for it? I checked at my lbs and they didn’t know of one that would fit my Mongoose. That also gave me lower gears, so I went back to the non-Mega Range freewheel.
As a road cyclist, i wanted to give it a try without spending my kid’s college fund, and my build fit that. Overall i have less than $200 in the bike which cost me ~$100. I had so much fun that i scrimped and saved all year, and will be making the leap to a “real” bike this spring. Something i never would have done with the price barrier that “good” bikes” sit behind. Although advertised as a men’s bike, a lot of customers seem to buy this one for their nephews, grandkids, and other youngsters. This affordable fat bike can be a wonderful gift or to help out anyone who is looking to learn how to ride.
If this is you, look for a fat bike with a narrower bottom bracket shell . The tires are made of aluminum alloy for a lighter and sturdier ride, with a no-slip tread for safer riding over wetter terrain, such as slush and mud. I think it’s good that people are taking to exercise in the winter and the initiative buying a reasonably priced bike and exploring the off road world. Plus, it has the mechanical brakes that make it safe to stop quickly and on slippery or uneven surfaces. The seat height can be adjusted for any kids between four and five feet tall, and it’s smooth to ride uphill on because there are seven speed gears to choose from. Explore trails that aren’t on the app but clearly exist right here, right now, in real life.
Similar to the previous mongoose bicycle, many reviews say that this is a good bike for the price, especially if you make minor upgrades on a few of the parts. Wider rear hub spacing requires that the crankset be shifted outboard to maintain a reasonable chain angle for proper shifting, which increases the stance width of the cranks. Wider-stance cranks can cause knee or hip pain in some riders.
This bike also has a rear brake and comes with a seat that can be adjusted based on different people’s heights. Many who bought this bike say it’s a great way to get your feet wet with on- and off-road riding. It’s not only great for entry-level riders; reviewers say it also provides considerable quality for the price. This bike is made with a durable steel bike frame that can handle riding in sand and snow. This bike comes with the same features as the other Mongoose models, only this one is made for kids as well as adults.