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Why Are Mongoose Bikes Are So Expensive? I Find Out

I like it, I ride it so guess that is all that matters for now. In fact, many feel Mongoose is a budget and mid-level mountain bike manufacturer and doesn’t even fall into the realm of high-end bikes. The competition is fierce, and the prices of the top contenders leave Mongoose back in the budget… Continue reading Why Are Mongoose Bikes Are So Expensive? I Find Out

The Last “Real” Mongoose Bikes

We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Magnesium, and now, lightweight alloy, still continues… Continue reading The Last “Real” Mongoose Bikes

Electric Bikes

Before the bike was even in my possession, I already had ideas brewing about how I’d build a bag schwinn mountain bike system for it. Over the past couple of years, most of my bikepacking setups have included a rack-top bag, so that was a no-brainer. I opted to make my own rear rack using… Continue reading Electric Bikes

All Bikes

I’ll be posting a full tutorial on these racks next week, but you can get a rough idea from the schwinn exercise bike photoset, and be sure to stay tuned. For the bags, I repurposed a $5 pair of size 44 blue jeans from our local thrift store after envisioning a waxed jean-leg stuff sack… Continue reading All Bikes

Electric Bikes

Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format. Mother Nature and Father Climate Change had different plans. An unprecedented system of tropical moisture became the pre-game show… Continue reading Electric Bikes

Road Bikes

It features 25% more pages with extra stories, bonus art and maps, and much more… The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. The parts are well-protected and arrive in excellent condition. Assembly is relatively easy, and the electronics are good. We inspire and… Continue reading Road Bikes

All Bikes

They include great features like training wheels, baskets or number plates, fun graphics, bold colors, and more. Built for distance and speed, lightweight road bikes let you push your limits. Customers have different views on the noise level of the stationary bicycle. Some find it quiet and like a floor, while others report wind noise… Continue reading All Bikes

All Bikes

That said, I fully acknowledge the privilege of having access to tools needed to make all the components, a scrapped pack, leftover materials, and a sewing machine—not everyone has these resources at their disposal. However, I hope this kit and process inspire others to think creatively and resourcefully when assembling a bikepacking rig. Despite the… Continue reading All Bikes

BMX Bikes & Mountain Bikes

Given the concept is to sell a budget-friendly bike to a (likely) novice mountain biker, the cost of the Tyax, in my opinion, is quite excessive for the market. The Mongoose 700c Elroy Adventure bike features a lightweight frame and a capable adventure geometry that makes it the perfect choice for exploring any terrain. The… Continue reading BMX Bikes & Mountain Bikes