Features
Mongoose Freestyle Beginner Level Advanced 20 Inch features is:
- L80 is a fully park, street or dirt worthy freestyle BMX bike, Hi-Ten steel 9 inch rise handlebar that will make you stand out at the bike park, Suggested rider height is 5’6” - 6'0".
- Ultra-durable Mongoose 4130 Chromoly front triangle, along with removable brake mounts and a mid BB shell, with a top tube length of 20.75 inches
- Drivetrain features 175 mm 3-piece tubular chromoly hollow spindle cranks with a 25T steel chainring and mid sealed bearing bottom bracket.
- Wheelset features 20” x 2.3” tires mounted on wide aluminum single wall 36H rims with 3/8” female axle front hub and 9T cog sealed bearing cassette rear hub.
- Aluminum U-brake and brake levers provide precision speed control, while the 4130 chromoly handlebar and fork are joined by a 50 mm stem and threadless sealed integrated headset for maximum steering performance.
Reviews
Below are some critical reviews about Mongoose Freestyle Beginner Level Advanced 20 InchGood quality. No owners manual or proof of purchase... important so 3 stars
The L500 in chrome and green arrived in good condition, and was fairly easy to assemble. However, right out of the box the freecoaster hub was stuck and would not release. I was able to get the hub to release, but it continued to intermittently stick and not freecoast. So I called Customer service and they said they would send me a replacement wheel, which sounded terrific, but they didn't have one to send for at least a couple months. I could take it to a repair shop, but they would only cover $50 for the repair, if it could be repaired. I inquired maybe it just needed to be adjusted, but there is no repair or adjustment or assembly information they could provide. I would have liked to keep it, but the bike has been returned. If it had a cassette hub instead, there likely would have been no issue. I actually think I was lucky, because it would have been worse if it failed a little later.
This could be a good bike, but careless packing, shoddy assembly, and poor service makes it a waste. It came with nicks, dings, and scratches on the rims, some glue stuck on it in a few places, some scratches, and worst of all, the plastic bracket that holds the chainguard in place messed up the paint (see picture). Amazons only option (after cutting all the 15 or so zip ties, and removing the foam and cardboard wrapping) was to somehow repack everything and send it back, and Mongoose's absolutely ridiculous response was to find some nail polish of the same color and paint over it. Very disappointing purchase.
Below are some positive reviews about Mongoose Freestyle Beginner Level Advanced 20 Inch
This review is coming from someone who has riden bmx for over 20 years, and has worked in or been a part of the bmx industry for over a 15 years now. So I know a a few things when it comes to high end, low end and everything in between.With that out of that way, let me say this, the L100 has a lot of good going for it. If managing to catch it for under $400 you can't go wrong. The full 4130 chromoly frame fork and bars is a huge step in the right direction and an excellent starting foundation if wanting to upgrade the bike in the future. The sealed rear wheel, mid bottom bracket, and internal headset are also nice, but I'll touch on those in a bit. The frame accommodates wide tires, I've pictured a 2.4" eclat fireball in the rear. The forks also have ample space for large tires as well. Stock pivotal seat is pretty comfy. Brakes feel pretty solid for stock brakes.Now, where the bike does fall short. The front wheel, it's unsealed. At the original asking price, there are other bike companies out there in this price range offering better specs. So I would have liked to see a sealed hub here. Now, the rims on these bikes are pinned instead of welded. While not a huge deal when you take in to account who this bike is marketed to, it's still something to make note of. The sprocket suffers from the "mass produced quickly" so it was rather bent causing some tight spots. Usually this is something you can't avoid on complete bikes like this. Stock chain is dainty, so I upgraded to a shadow v2 half link. There was grease on the clamp area of the stem where the bars go. I've never in my life greased that area, and I definitely recommend anyone gets one to check it before slapping the bars on.All in all, I purchased this for my wife to pedal around with me at skateparks so I wasn't expecting to be wowed. However I wasn't let down by the quality. Mongoose may be known as a department store brand, but they do have quite the bmx heritage. I think if you can score this bike on a deep discount, or sale and swap out the wheels, chain, perhaps stem and cranks at some point. You'll have a solid bike. Straight out of the bike, it's great for beginnera and intermediate or that old guy getting back in to it after years off the bike.Also, one thing to note, some of reviews are of people who bought a bmx bike and don't really understand what they bought. So for those reviews noting the chain guard or a kick stand. This isn't meant for a kickstand. And the chain guard is there because it has to be, you really aren't expected to keep it on the bike.
I had got it for $277 on a really good sale and this bike has been a testament to mongooses quality its taking beating plus some and never let me down definitely would recommend
first of all - i got this bike for an "steal" open box - $320.00 prime - so my review is kinda skewed -but indeed if you can get this bike for <$500 or <$400 - i would submit it is the best pound for pound -yes i hear you - they sell mongoose at walmart (no doubt) - but look at the specs -chromolly frame, forks, and handlbars, double walled rims, integrated head bearings, pivot seattry to find this on any other "branded" bike - PK Ripper,GT, WTP, Cult, Subrosa, and Kink (on a side note the Kink Whip) is about as close as one can come - but the 2022 models are gone and now the 2023 models are $529.00again - my review is a bit skewed - as frankly i got an open box steal - indeed box was damaged - but bike was 100% new -look i aint no serious rider - just enjoying my inner 12 year oldon side note (being 5-8) - for me the seat post is a wee low at 270 mm - so i ordered a 320mm to replace itbut again no major tricks here - just street cruising - so each to their own... cheersUPDATE !! - price today 8-23-22 ($382.00) - not prime - but indeed pick this steal up !!!!again pound for pound - compare the specs to any other BMX on Amazon or and other BMX bikes -GT, Redline, WTP, Subrosa, Cult - you simply cannot do any better !!!
