$9.99. Mongoose bikes are equipped with a threadless headset and stem, which cannot be raised or lowered without the aid of additional parts. A lot of times I think of Reader’s Ride(s) stories as seeing all the high-end, blingy things fat-biker can do if they have the resources but that most of us can’t, or don’t want to, afford and believe me, I love those high-end bikes but Reid’s story about his Mongoose Dolomite reminds me that a lot fat-bikers out there are just getting their feet wet in the fat-biking community and are just beginning their journey. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; I put up with that for a while. This website uses cookies for analytics, personalization and advertising. Always interested to hear about the tweaks people make to ensure the bike is truly their’s. Please review Check this to be subscribed to our Fat-Bike.com Email Newsletter! FLYTEN 24V 2A 48W Electronic Scooter Battery Charger for Mongoose M150 M250 M300 M500,Schwinn S150 S200 S300 S500,IZIP… Add to cart AMAZON PRICE Quick … I didn’t bother to read reviews and wasn’t ready to spend a lot more, not knowing if I would even like riding one. amzn_assoc_enable_interest_ads = "true"; i bought a used Mongoose Beast SS fatbike a year ago, and used parts bin engineering along with a generous and friendly LBS to make it rideable. Please help us keep great content coming to you by donating to the site. I’m curious for the ones that have added the front derailleur, where you found the mount for it?

Do you love your fat-bike? Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Other things that went bad quickly is that trail grit got into the BB, so I installed YST Sealed BSA Cupset w/Bearings (English Threads).

 It gave me another hobby in retirement and I am happy with the end result. Nice write up. amzn_assoc_default_category = "SportingGoods"; Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

Fat tire bikes are absolutely necessary in deep snow. It’s worth a try! Yes, it’s still way too heavy, of course, but that adds to the workout that I get. $11.85 $ 11.

For over 45 years, Mongoose has prided itself in offering premier customer service on all of our products. (Had to replace the left crank arm after rounding it out because I didn’t tighten the nut enough when putting things back together!). When break-in didn’t help, I installed Shimano SM-RT56 Disc Brake Rotors (6-Bolt, 160mm) and  Shimano BR-M375 Disc Brake Calipers. Plus, a fat-bike is a good conversation topic when I meet people on the levee.

I did some browsing to see what worked for others and added: 1) Shimano Altus FC-M311 Bicycle Crankset – 175 x 42-32-22 Square Tapered, 2) Shimano Acera SL-M310 Rapid Fire Shifter, 3) Problem Solvers Direct Mount Front Derailleur Adapter for Moonlander 34.9mm clamp w/ shims, 4) Shimano XT M771D Direct Mount Derailleur. You answered my questions on reducing weight. than the Uber Bikes that unfortunately sometimes seduce me with the idea that it is somehow the bike and not the riding that makes me happy. Was tempted to go hydraulic, but didn’t want to spend the money for possible over-kill. It also gave me some bike mechanic practice since it arrived with almost no grease, and a number parts needed to be upgraded. Personal information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. I knew that I couldn’t expect much for $212 and free shipping. $20.80 shipping. The first thing I noticed was that braking pulsed because the rotors were not ground properly. Please browse our FAQs … Reader’s Ride(s) – Reid’s Upgraded Mongoose Dolomite By Greg Smith on February 16, 2016 in Reader’s Rides , Site News Reid sent in the first image of this story as a Wallpaper Wednesday but when I sent him a request for a bit more info on his Mongoose Dolomite i realized there is a Reader’s Ride(s) story here. To insert your content here, please drag and drop widgets to this area. With our skilled support team based here in the U.S., you’re a quick call or message away from getting back on your Mongoose again.

something i never would have done with the price barrier that “good” bikes” sit behind. FLYTEN 24V 2A 48W Electronic Scooter Battery Charger for Mongoose M150 M250 M300 M500,Schwinn S150 S200 S300 S500,IZIP… Add to cart AMAZON PRICE Quick … Replaced it with a Sunlite Cloud-9, Bicycle Suspension Cruiser Saddle, Cruiser Gel that you can see in the first photo. I can’t think of anything else to hang on the handlebars of my “clown bike”! The Dolomite was an impulse buy online after seeing a single-speed coaster Mongoose in a Walmart market. With our skilled support team based here in the U.S., you’re a quick call or message away from getting back on your Mongoose again.