One boy’s bright-orange-loud-graphics-with-footpegs-so-you-can-freestyle and one girls’ pink-with-tassles-and-handlebar-purse-with-baby-seat-for-precious-dolly-to-ride-along bicycles. The Switchback is designed for a younger rider looking for a well-rounded, comfortable, and capable mountain bike. The Switchback gives you more than enough bike to take on single track trails or put in mile after mile on crushed gravel paths – all at mongoose kids bikes an excellent value. The Mitygoose is equipped with versatile tyres suitable for riding on compacted dirt and light gravel, as well as bike paths. In terms of sizing, the Mitygoose is a little longer (and taller) in the frame which makesit perfect for 4 year old kids who are average height to tall. The handlebars can be adjusted in height and tilt, and the saddle is also height-adjustable, starting very low – almost at the top tube.
A sturdy steel frame with front and rear suspension, as well as brakes, will give parents plenty of reassurance as kids hit the road. The Mongoose is super stylish, which is honestly everything in those awkward coming-of-age years. Lisa Weyer, Executive Director of All Kids Bike, agrees, advising parents to select well-built bikes from reputable brands to ensure longevity and reliable performance. The good news is, the best kids’ bikes retain their value should you decide to resell them, and they’ll also hold up nicely to be passed down to siblings.
You’ll find a 2×11 drivetrain on the $1,799 Expert, and a 2×10 drivetrain on the $1,299 Comp (maroon), both with hydraulic disc brakes and Kenda Slant Six 29 x 1.75″ tires. The $899 Guide sport moves to an aluminum fork and runs quick release axles front and rear, though still with the 29 x 1.75″ tires. All frames include internal cable mongoose bmx routing and are rack and fender compatible. It’s ideal for after your child has learned to ride smaller bikes with training wheels. At the high end, the Guide Expert and Comp both use aluminum frames with a carbon fork. Running 12mm thru axles front and rear, tire clearance is said to be 29 x 1.75″ with the fork as the limiting factor.
To buy a Mongoose bike online you can use our Click and Collect service. Simply enter your post code at the checkout then choose your closest 99 Bikes store. You will soon receive a call from the store letting you know when you can pick up your new Mongoose bike fully built and tested by our skilled mechanics.
The included training wheels provide stability as they learn, while the 16-inch knobby tires give them extra grip and traction. The single-speed drivetrain is easy to ride and simple to maintain, while the intuitive coaster brake lets them stop securely. Plus, the Skid has awesome features just like the big-kid bikes, including mag wheels and a number plate.