Taking the Argus out was a different experience than the norm and we both had fun. Mongoose has given the “go-ahead” to do a long term review to assess the handling and function of the Argus once winter comes. So if you’re curious about how the bike performs in the snow, stay tuned….. The stock seat was very narrow and hard. That is the seat I bought to replace the stock torture device. The new seat is about 13.5″ inches wide and the horn is a lot shorter. It is a lot more comfortable.
Wow, did you see what that guy is riding? Watch as he glides over sand, dirt and snow. See the glee he has as he bounces over embankments and boings over rocks.
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 mongoose dirt bike says “aluminum” for their unbranded brakes. Mechanical disc brakes make use of 160 mm rotors. The components as a whole function as they should.
While the Mongoose Argus Trail is trail worthy, there are other bikes that do trail riding better. There aren’t many kids fat bikes on the market, and generally this is for good reason. Fat bikes are heavy and not ideal for every day riding. The tires are made of aluminum alloy for a lighter and sturdier ride, with a no-slip tread for safer riding over wetter terrain, such as slush and mud.
Parker is our resident tester and inspiration. Mongoose made a sound decision considering the weight that mongoose bicycle a child must pedal. Having a wider gear range makes for a versatile bike that can conquer the terrain.