Back in February, you might remember the post we did about Moody riding the new Mongoose 24″ prototype.
Now that Mongoose is getting closer to production I can give you more of the scoop on the new 24.
Not-so-great spy photo of new 24" Mongoose
As far as “spy photos” go, this isn’t the best (it was shot with a wide angle lens and it’s a bit distorted) but it should give you a relatively good idea of what this whip is going to look like.
Specs/Geometry:
- Top tube: 21.75″
- Head Angle: 74.5 degrees
- Seat Angle: 71 degrees
- Bottom Bracket: 13.6″
Did I mention that it’s going to be offered as a complete bike with a full chromoly frame and fork? No? Well it is. (Hallelujah!)
Other highlights:
- Removable brake mounts
- Chromoly 3-piece cranks
- 8″ handlebars
- Sealed BB
- Sealed cassette hub
- Pivotal seat
- Odyssey grips and pedals.
To make up for the less-than-stellar spy shot, I’ll leave you with this, friend of Cruiser Revolution, Trent Brocker riding the Mongoose prototype at the recent Woodward Old School Reunion. Radness!
Picture disclaimers:
- Trent’s bike is set up with front & back brakes but production models will come with rear brake only.
- Pic borrowed from Den Dowling’s flickr photostream.
cruiser revolution 
killer!
What is the name on this rig?!? Black and blue is looking sleek. I bet Bart Taylor is sooooo pissed he doesn’t ride for Mongoose anymore.
BB is too high…..
BB is too low….
also, it’s not mentioned but the rear end is too long… 🙂
The production model is going to have chain stays that are 14.8″ – 16″. From what I’ve been told, the earlier prototypes were too long…but that it’s being fixed (made shorter).
Wow! A complete? I didn’t know that!Might have to give Mongoose a call……….
I do believe it’ll be called Thrive at least that’s what’s written on my frame.
Still Wierd,can I get it at Wal-Mart?
You can get a sidehack from Walmart so anything’s possible………..
no liquid, no care. 😀
it is unknown but mongoose still makes quality pro quality bikes that cant be found at walmart. they actually don’t associate themselves much with their walmart line of bikes. i’m sure this will be a sweet cruiser and i might just check it out. the Thrive 20″ runs for around $350 so i’m guessing the 24″ will be somewhere around that.
My friend has a mongoose dirt jumper,cracked the chainstay at the disk brake riding the pumptrack here in austin.They replaced the frame free of charge but still seemed kinda weak.The only bike that I know of that broke out there and the only Mongoose that I know of that is ridden out there.
They need to bring the loop tail back.
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