Mongoose 20 in Grid 180 Single-Speed BMX Freestyle Bike, Black at Tractor Supply Co.

Also, all schwinn mountain bicycles Mongoose Legion BMXs will have the wheel size (20-inch diameter) unless it’s the Legion L16 or Legion L18 (which have 16-inch and 18-inch diameter wheels, respectively). The other style of Mongoose Bicycles are those low-end, mass-produced bikes which are distributed by major chain-stores at discount prices. We at SkateHut understand that choosing the correct size online can be hard. This is why we advise that the best way to size Stunt Scooters is to measure the rider from foot to navel. We recommend the Scooter Handlebars sit between the bottom of the stomach and belly button.

Originally written with 9 year old characters in mind, the lack of finance meant that the script was re-written by a different team, this time pivoting to teenagers as the central characters. This was a crucial shift, and one which ultimately led to the success of the film and in turn, the cementing of BMX in popular culture. Inevitably, wider society was sooner or later going to come into contact with BMX. A significant milestone in this regard was the release of the 1982 film ‘E.T.

Made with rigid steel, it is also heavy, even for a BMX bike. But weight aside, Mongoose is one of the most trusted brands for children. Replace some of its stock parts—users say the seatpost and brakes are necessary swaps—and your kid’s got a trusty BMX bike. That specialization means that, as with the mountain bike cousins, you will give up performance in one area to gain it elsewhere—but the diversity of adult-sized BMX bikes is not nearly as outrageous as it is on the mountain. It’s possible to race on your skatepark bike or vice schwinn mountain bicycles versa.

Most racers south of middle age will want a twenty-inch wheel. There is no common agreement as to sizing; “Pro XL” from one company might be “Pro” or “Pro XXL” at another. Consult your preferred manufacturer’s spec chart before ordering.

As part of this interview it is noted that the date of the very first BMX race was November 1970. For almost 40 years, Mongoose has been in the dirt, on the trails and off the ramps. Founded in 1974 in a Southern California garage, Mongoose has always been an aggressive brand with products that push the limits of what a rider can do. From the biggest hits on the mountain or in the park to the urban jungle, Mongoose is an authentic brand that produces durable products built for real riders.