Pro size and upwards are considered adult bikes and are usually offered up to a Pro XXXL or larger for very tall riders. The latest line of BMX race bikes, the Title series, has been designed using that same race pedigree. Our flagship model in the popular Title Series, the Title Team complete race bike offers top-of-the-line BMX performance straight out-of-the-box. Our range of entry level race bikes are perfect for first time racers, usually priced between £200 and £400 most of these are constructed of heavier steel rather than aluminium.
From a design point, it’s kind of apples and oranges, really. From a weight, geometry and design standpoint it is a better frame. Build quality completely depends on other factors that are beyond our, or in fact Mongoose’s control… How much is the shift supervisor getting for running the production line 15% faster than it should be running? Did the tube fit finisher get laid the night before? Typically you see it when a frame tube ruptures or a weld breaks, but sometimes it shows up in odd ways, like a frame having the wrong brackets, etc.
This is referred to as the “Slack”, when riding backwards you must keep your feet positioned within the slack, if your pedals rotate too much the drivetrain will engage and your pedals will start to rotate. The smaller the slack, the harder it is to keep your pedal positioned within it while riding backwards. This means that certain tricks are harder to perform, especially those that rely on pedal pressure, for example Tire Taps.
The main difference between the two is the way the bike performs when going backwards. For an experienced person that is already capable of performing most tricks and has previously owned BMX bikes then a high-end complete mongoose racing bike bike, or full custom would be suggested to meet the demands of this rider, these bikes are priced from £700 plus. The Mongoose Legion L60 Bike is a good entry level BMX bike for someone on the slightly taller side.
Youth freestyle bikes are sized depending on the diameter of the wheel staring at 12” all the way through to 18”, at a 20” wheel the bike is considered an adult size. Adult freestyle bikes are sized on top tube length, a 18.5” top tube is extra small for younger teenagers who have just moved up to an adult bike, a 20” top tube is small, 20.5” a medium and anything over a 21” is considered large. Although this may seem like a brilliant feature, it does come at a price! Freecoaster hubs feature a “Slack” before engagement while pedalling forward. This means that you can turn the crank a set amount (Usually an adjustable amount) before the drivetrain engages.