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The coil fork isn’t all that responsive, and unlike a fork with an air spring you can’t adjust it to customize the feel for your weight and riding style. I found I needed to keep my speed in check to keep the front wheel tracking and in control. If you want to ride trails as fast as possible, you’ll likely progress beyond… Continue reading Mongoose Dolomite: The $169 Amazon impulse buy Motorcycles and Bicycles forum

The key part is to be gentle with the bike; don’t jump it off curbs, etc. and it’s more likely to last. My guess is that the weak point will be the spokes breaking in the wheels, but a bike shop could handle the replacement. Now’s the time to celebrate your little one’s new riding… Continue reading Mongoose Dolomite: The $169 Amazon impulse buy Motorcycles and Bicycles forum

If you’re willing to spend a bit more, the $739 Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 is worth a look for its upgraded drivetrain, wider tires, and similar weight, though still no dropper post. The Mongoose Switchback Expert is an aluminum hardtail mountain bike with 100mm of suspension travel up front. It has eight speeds and 29er wheels… Continue reading Mongoose Dolomite: The $169 Amazon impulse buy Motorcycles and Bicycles forum

Aluminum is the most common material, being both light and affordable. Its responsiveness and stiffness make it an easy material to work with. That said, this stiffness can make for a rougher ride, as it lacks the absorbency that other frames provide. As the price goes up, so does the quality and performance of the… Continue reading Mongoose Dolomite: The $169 Amazon impulse buy Motorcycles and Bicycles forum

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Just to add – the wheel size isn’t important but the frame size is. If you’re feeling a bit stretched out on the Raleigh it could be that the frame to too big for you. Eg I’m 1.66m and ride a medium 29, but I can also ride a small depending on the frame geometry.… Continue reading Mongoose Dolomite: The $169 Amazon impulse buy Motorcycles and Bicycles forum

I’m a large 26 but can also do a medium depending on the geometry. My front chainring was also worn, but the source of the sound was the worn teeth on the cassette. Depending on the components that you have it can be expensive. I paid R3260 to replace the whole 2 x 10 Shimano… Continue reading Mongoose Dolomite: The $169 Amazon impulse buy Motorcycles and Bicycles forum