A Hitchhikers Guide to Fat Tire Mountain Bikes

In addition, with 24-inch wheels, my son’s bikes are getting big enough that I am able to ride them without damaging anything. I’m not taking them off jumps or going for sustained rides, but just trying to get the feel and experience of the machine. The components as a whole function as they should. The drive train is setup for either snow or sand riding and my son seemed to ride comfortably. To be honest, I don’t think my son has ever used a front derailleur until now.

Having a wider gear range makes for a versatile bike that can conquer the terrain. Shifting worked out of the box and functioned well. Get the best value on product protection including fast repairs or replacements. As with any bike, stay within your budget but get the best spec you can afford. Your bike will simply work better, and you’ll have more fun riding it.

Turns out, it’s probably easier than you think. And we’ve got it all mapped out for you right here. The Mongoose Argus Trail is most certainly a unique bike that meets the needs of an extreme mongoose racing bike niche. The component build is competitive, keeps cost down, and functions as needed. The components all functioned well with minimal adjustments needed and served their individual duties.

That said, there are plenty of families who need a kids fat bike for niche riding either in sand or in snow. For those select families, there is the Mongoose Argus Trail. How can a World Cup XCO mountain bike race be both predictable and yet exciting?

The torsion and stiffness from fat wheels and hubs paired with quick release skewers might allow for some flex, but when riding mellow trails, the setup seemed to do just fine. Taking the Argus out was a different experience than the norm and we both had fun. Mongoose has given the “go-ahead” to do a long term review to assess the handling and function of the Argus once winter comes. So if you’re curious about how the bike performs in the snow, stay tuned…..

Get special offers, exclusive product news, and event info straight to your inbox. Whether your route to school is on the sidewalk, path, or street, Schwinn kids’ bikes are the perfect way to pedal into a new school year. I knew that I couldn’t expect much for $212 and free shipping. I didn’t bother to read reviews and wasn’t ready to spend a lot more, not knowing if I would even like riding one. The Mongoose Argus Trail handled my excursions with ease.