Seems like a decent bike. Hard to justify the price when other brands have better specs for the same.
@425superRocket
25 күн бұрын
True. Very few people cover all the positives of a high end used bike. A friend of mine just sold his Santa Cruz Bronson. Full carbon, carbon wheels, XT/XTR build kit. Originally $8,000. Sold it for $1,200 in near showroom condition.
@mattmorrison9379
25 күн бұрын
Last year i was riding a pimped out axum. This spring, i bought a trek fuel ex7 its a beast. And hitting 4 foot gap jumps is a lot easier on a full suspension. Id go full suspension over a hard tail anyday imo.
@JDfromNV
25 күн бұрын
While I think it’s too expensive for what you get I’m excited to see you build it up if you’re planning to. Hopefully some good suspension and tubeless and I think it would be better than the Ledge. Maybe you could do a head to head with the Ledge once it’s fully upgraded. Great video as always guys!
@gulfcitynd
25 күн бұрын
Lools good but....at 1900 bucks polygon might be a more affordable full suspension option
@stevet2711
25 күн бұрын
Looks like a really nice bike but...I feel that Mongoose would have to build some more rep as a quality brand before charging that much.
@TivonSanders
25 күн бұрын
And Mongoose is owned by Pacific Cycles...so that says a lot about their rep...
@cameronbarber3768
25 күн бұрын
You clearly know nothing about mongoose lmao. They do make very high quality bikes, but not anything you can purchase at Walmart, and this bike isn't even a good example. Lots of old bmx heritage there too, they've been around for a long time.
@jamesgray143
25 күн бұрын
Loved to see compared to polygon bike
@gaddobronx6740
25 күн бұрын
Honestly, there won't be a comparison as the T7 even the lower spec'd T6 would blow this Mongoose out of the water. No thru axel on the rear, square tapered and sealed cartridge bottom bracket, all the low end components foe $1899 it's not worth it. Especially for the Mongoose brandname it's not renowned for a good mtb company.
@ThunderStruckMTB
25 күн бұрын
I would really like you guys to set your sag before your real time reviews. I know you like to just ride the bike as it 'came out of the box', but the fork/shock was just inflated to a baseline at the assembly line and is in no way the correct psi for anyone. Setting your sag for every bike will give you a true sense of how the fork (or shock) really performs.... just my .02 and probably worth even less to you!😉
@425superRocket
25 күн бұрын
Absolutely true. Took me several attempts to get my Trek Fuel dialed in perfectly to my weight, riding style, and my local trails. The baselines printed on the fork, and the manufacturer's website, and rear shock are just a good starting point.
@sanjeever82
25 күн бұрын
I like this idea.
@TivonSanders
25 күн бұрын
Agreed. Even the bike companies would tell you in the instruction manuals to not only do that, but adjust your brakes and derailleurs indexing and all bolts.
@mattmorrison9379
25 күн бұрын
I thought sag was a to size a bike frame no? Or am I thinking of something else?
@SHWELL11
25 күн бұрын
It is a good Start for them, now we need to see some of these being used in some Pro Level DH or XC Racing.
@michaelsprinzeles4022
25 күн бұрын
Really nice bike, but that price. Between my being cheap, my skill level & how I usually ride I can't justify the cost. I think you're right about the rear lockout, for sure. Always love seeing (grand)ma & Wolf riding the e-bike. You guys are an awesome family. Tick is dad material even if not eager.
@armandocardenas6094
2 күн бұрын
Install the Tektro Orion 4 piston brakes on that beauty, please. Some purple grips and pedals too. The DNM shock would solve that Lock out problem and a 30 teeth chainring would do a lot of good too. I see so much potential on that bike.That rear triangle is called Split Pivot Design and it is built that way to isolate the brakes from the rear suspension; Marins, Ibises and Polygons use that system.
@BerserkerNick
24 күн бұрын
Bucklos makes a crankset that looks like the 5devs that would be rad on this bike
@sim_dude
17 күн бұрын
cool review, thanks guys!
@specagent999
25 күн бұрын
The Costco 2022 Intense 951 bikes were available online for $1799 and $1999 earlier this year until they sold out.
@MJTCycling
25 күн бұрын
Still $1999 on our Costco Glossy navy green color. Houston Texas
@garypierson6455
25 күн бұрын
I really like answer lock on grips, not cheap but there my fav!
@atlkhd4487
25 күн бұрын
Its great that Mongoose is supporting u guys. But thats a steep price for the bike and its components. My Marin Rift zone came with better components for much less. Not to mention the polygon lineup despite the frame cracking issues, they have warranty.
@gaddobronx6740
25 күн бұрын
What is this frame cracking issue for polygon. I have the polygon T8 for almost 3 yrs with no issues. This is the first time ove heard anyone talk about frame cracking?
@patchesthejaybird8431
25 күн бұрын
Ive been riding full suspension bikes since 2001, never liked lockouts. I just don't use them. So no lockout is not a negative to me. Seems like a good bike, especially for someone who doesn't want to assemble or upgrade their bike. It seems solid from the box.
@CJGrand1
25 күн бұрын
It's overpriced for what you get.
@gaddobronx6740
25 күн бұрын
Lock outs will make climbing alot easier. An open rear shock will absorb some of that energy transfer making it less efficient than a hard tale. If you say you've ridden for that long you should know this. Lock outs are important.
@dennisfloyd8514
25 күн бұрын
Not sure why you wouldn’t engage the clutch. Any reason?
@425superRocket
25 күн бұрын
It should always be on while you're riding. The off position is mainly intended to ease removal of the rear wheel.
@PHFishingBiking
25 күн бұрын
Nice test, my polygon D5 has the rear like that with one side lower on the gear side too. Man that kid was crazy!
@425superRocket
25 күн бұрын
That is a feature of my 2015 Trek Fuel EX7 29er as well... asymmetrical chainststays. Kinda freaked me out the first time I noticed it.
@gaddobronx6740
25 күн бұрын
I get what your channel is about. Finding a budget bike and fixing it up with buget ot lower end component's. Which is what got me hooked on your channel. However for a Mongoose Wal-Mart branded bike $1899 is way too much for what you get. Yes its a decent bike that can take you on the trail but that bike realistically should only cost $1299-1399 at most. The geometry isnt good either. This bike geometry worse than a ex bike. A modern trail bike should have slacker headtube angle at 64-65 deg and seat tube at 76-77 deg. Myself and so many other have commented about the polygon T7 which is a way more capable bike. Better respected name in the mtb community. And most of all cost less. I get that people who shop at walmart and are not familiar with MTB pricing might see this as a good price. But $1899 you should have a hollow bottom bracket, rear thru axel and higher end suspension. Its really not worth it although it is a good entry level big box bike but not for that price.
@brandihodges9548
25 күн бұрын
I'd say on the XC trail, you shouldn't bottom the suspension out. Maybe we should go to that new place in Benton with jump lines.
@brandihodges9548
25 күн бұрын
My small full suspension are 29er baby!! Yes, us vertically challenged (5ft) can and some do love the bigger tires!
@BerserkerNick
25 күн бұрын
Did you get your new bmx?
@Yes-sw8gh
25 күн бұрын
Dude, I knew you were a badass but the cauliflower ears are a testament to your badassery hahahaha. If you ever hit up The Netherlands or Belgium to ride, I'd love to ride together and rip some trails gentlemen.
@WOLFTICKVIDEOS
24 күн бұрын
Sounds like a plan brother, much love! Thanks for the badassery comment 🤣
@Yes-sw8gh
23 күн бұрын
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I just wish it was easier for me to import a Mongoose! The very first frame I ever rid was an oldschool Mongoose steel frame, I wouldn't even dare touch it today haha. Cool to see them making a comeback.
@armandocardenas6094
22 күн бұрын
The guy is legit.
@MrDstnyw
25 күн бұрын
Dont need much in the way of upgrades really look forward to see how it copes with rough chunder lizard trail and fast down the cats meaw im 5'8" and love a small 29er only very steep down hill gets sketchy
@xsquatchx2535
4 күн бұрын
You should try out the mongoose fireball
@davegravitt210
25 күн бұрын
That design with the chain stay is a GT design. 🤔
@gregnowak2492
25 күн бұрын
Solid ride dudes! That bike does look damn sharp. Just not sure on that pricing.... but that may change as well. Great review! Thanks!
@sanjeever82
25 күн бұрын
i can't help but think...POLYGON....at this price point :/. cool bike and great vid though
@jimmycharlene
25 күн бұрын
I like a hard tail pause
@slothsquatch5023
25 күн бұрын
Nice opener, still waiting for the Wolfman disc golf episode...should be a warning for excessive noises on this episode. I like how the chain stay is twisted like that. Need to see this down the Cat's Meow, even if it is at a less aggressive pace than normal.
@Biking_with_Akiva
25 күн бұрын
Great review 🤙🏾💯 Cool looking bike..
@johnpaulsantos9028
25 күн бұрын
Ridesafe Tickman 🤜🏼🤛🏼
@chrishorbatt3504
25 күн бұрын
Rear shock looks like it doesn't have enough air in it and the front looks like it got just a little bit too much
@chrishorbatt3504
25 күн бұрын
I didn't go back and look, but I think you tested that fork a couple years ago and it didn't do that good
@TivonSanders
25 күн бұрын
They did. They didn't like it.
@davegravitt210
25 күн бұрын
Umm. My GT warranty replacement was the same way. Same shocks. 🤔
@TivonSanders
25 күн бұрын
That kid is exactly why I'm single...
@79thump8
25 күн бұрын
That's one of a thousand reasons.
@derekmaynard9236
25 күн бұрын
Tick, how did you score that Marino jersey??
@WOLFTICKVIDEOS
24 күн бұрын
The Patron that purchased out frame, ordered 2!!
@MJTCycling
25 күн бұрын
It is a good looking bike they just need to slightly lower the price.
@denislitisha7136
24 күн бұрын
Today’s geometry is low and long. I ride a XL and have 200 mm of drop which is required- with 125mm drop extended my knees would still be into my chin
@uMustBeCool
25 күн бұрын
Weird not seeing a hard tail but some full squish
@dwtlax
24 күн бұрын
Technically speaking, this video cannot be used to evaluate the bike because it’s not the Cats meow. However in Tick style, very well done and I am going to get one.
@CJGrand1
22 күн бұрын
If you think this is a good deal, I have a beach house in Phoenix for sale. 😂
@BerserkerNick
25 күн бұрын
When you grease everything pull the rear pivots and grease all of them, it should reduce most of the chatter on the rear end, definitely looking forward to seeing how you upgrade this bike
@jorgerodrigo2131
25 күн бұрын
I hate the cable mess up front, it make the bike look cheap
@davegravitt210
25 күн бұрын
Is that a UDH ??
@GOAdventures765
25 күн бұрын
Does wolfman do video editing? #skills
@davegravitt210
25 күн бұрын
Mongoose??? More like a GT Verb! Same frame. I broke the frame unfortunately. 😢 Enjoy! I enjoyed it while it lasted!!!
@TivonSanders
25 күн бұрын
How long did it last?
@armandocardenas6094
22 күн бұрын
If I had those trails in Miami, I'd spend most of my time off riding. Trails here suck, they are horrible.
@DozerDogg-rr4kw
25 күн бұрын
Spending that much on a Walmart bike is crazy...invest that $ in a better bike...im not bias either...i ride a Axum
@jakebrooks2100
25 күн бұрын
The trials to the right are a little faster and flowy 😢
@nathanhotchkiss4842
24 күн бұрын
I want to see that bike on a more difficult trail. It does seem priced high. That should be much less.
@TheArimatheus
25 күн бұрын
@tick - are you a pool shooter? Knock the balls around? I'm gonna be in Bentonville all next week if y'all are around that area. My dad has a house out there he's renovating.
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