Readers Rides Reids Upgraded Mongoose Dolomite

You don’t have to worry about braking when riding dangerous mountain bike trails. With lightweight alloy rims, this mountain bike is less heavy to ride at fast speeds. The wide tires give you all the traction you need to ride through difficult trails smoothly. One of the most important parts of a mountain bike are the brakes that they are fitted with.

You will be happy you chose large enough wheels to tackle any surface condition when riding. Like the previous Mongoose fat bikes, the knobby supersized (26 inches by 4.25 inch wide) tires of this bike make it possible to ride on virtually any terrain. The Mongoose Malus 26-inch fat bike further has 7 speeds with a rear derailleur for smooth gear changes.

Although not as high end as hydraulic brakes, disc brakes are top of the line in terms of quality and efficiency, and are far more effective at stopping a bike than rim brakes. A disc brake works by having the stopping pads work indirectly to stop the tire by acting on a metal disc, rather than the wheels rim. There are huge advantages to this including, increased brake control, greater braking range, greater range of use and greater durability.

Riding on sand and snow without getting stuck is one of the best things about this bike. As you probably already know, almost all fat bikes come with mechanical or hydraulic disc brakes at this point. Mongoose mongoose racing bike Dolomite is fitted with decent mechanical disc brakes that provide crisp all-condition stopping out on the trail. I would always prefer a pair of hydraulic brakes, but you can’t expect more for this price.

You get to choose from a Red, light blue and a navy blue colored frame, and although it is a little bit of a heavy bike, it will look pretty awesome. My first bike was a battered hand-me-down Huffy with wobbly wheels. It was a fantastic bike for a five year old to rattle around on. I saddens me to read such vitriol aimed at kids who ride crappy bikes and parents who don’t purchase the “right kit” for their kids.

But then he’ll only need to get himself shifter, mech, cassette and chain. They are big and plump to handle cycling in the snow, sand, dirt, city roads, and mud. With 4-inches of thickness, these bikes create a more cushioned ride for you so that you can focus on enjoying the scenery and cycling while on the trail. Of course, the fat bikes vary in terms of heaviness and wheel size, but one thing’s for sure; you are promised year-round riding with these oversized tires.

Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We will get you a replacement or refund in a snap! We cannot accept returns on products after assembly. In these cases we will provide best effort to remedy any issues. Exclusions apply, please visit our return policy for full listing located here RETURN POLICY. I have been riding bikes for over 20 years now and have never gotten bored with them.

They can be ridden on almost any terrain, including sand, snow, and mud. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll be zipping around on your with ease. So don’t be discouraged if you’re not a natural at first. With a little practice, you’ll be riding like a pro in no time. The weight of a fat tire bike is one of the key factors to consider when choosing the right bike for you. Heavier bikes are more difficult to ride and maneuver, but they can also be more durable.

You’ll have to put in some overtime to pay for it, so don’t expect to see your kids ride. But that’s not what its about, its the value of the item that maters, not the amount of time and fun you can have with it and them. Seriously sweet, look forward to seeing many tikes bounce down the trails on these.

The 26″ wheels provide plenty of traction and stability, while the 21-speed Shimano drivetrain makes climbing hills a breeze. Ride on a variety of terrains with this men’s Mongoose fat tire bike. In addition, with 24-inch wheels, my son’s bikes are getting big enough that I am able to ride them without damaging anything. I’m not taking them off jumps or going for sustained rides, but just trying to get the feel and experience of the machine. Mongoose’s website just says “aluminum” for their unbranded brakes.