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#1 2010-03-04 11:17am
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Mongoose Builds! Mongoose Questions! Post them here...
Have a cool goose build? Or maybe just starting your build? Have a question about parts? Lets keep it all here! There are many scattered posts with info, but most are old and the people are gone. I'm no expert! I read every thing I can find on the old mongooses and rely on the experts here and at vintage for most of my answers. I mostly just like talking about and looking at old geese!
So post your photos and questions here: ALL BMX PRODUCTS INC. ARE WELCOME!!!
This is my son Will and I. He's the reason I found and rebuilt my old goose. I have acquired a few more along the way!
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I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.
SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.
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#2 2010-03-04 12:28pm
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Just got my first Mongoose!
I buy 3 Bar Cruisers, Hit me up if you have one for sale!
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#3 2010-03-04 12:30pm
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freestyle bikes ok?
out with the new in with the old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mongoose decade guru, hit me up with any questions you may have
R.I.P Autumn Pasquale. May she rest in Peace!
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#4 2010-03-04 12:31pm
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freedo wrote:
freestyle bikes ok?
ALL MONGOOSE WELCOME!!!
I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.
SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.
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#5 2010-03-04 12:32pm
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us1ss wrote:
Just got my first Mongoose!
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/ … G_0616.jpg
Wow! You like to start at the top, and work your way down!!!
I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.
SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.
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#6 2010-03-04 12:33pm
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My 87 Goose Decade.
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#7 2010-03-04 12:37pm
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allright then, 1988 mongoose decade
how to tell a 87 from a 88 decade.
87 decades have diacompe center pulls, two cable stops on headtube, spintech stem, no rear peg hole mounts on dropouts.
88 decades have rear 990's, one cable stop on headtube, acs rotor stem, and rear peg hole mounts on dropouts.
this is a 87 decade pro, they have everything that i stated above, but they have rear 990's
out with the new in with the old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#8 2010-03-04 12:48pm
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here's my first one...
going to keep as is....
This I'm going to build... Yes, a crue jones replica... LOL
RAD IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE ON AN OFFICIAL DVD!!!! Don't be fooled..
[img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/mongoose-logo1.jpg[/img][img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/skyway-logo.jpg[/img]
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#9 2010-03-04 12:48pm
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1998 Mongoose FUZZ. With custom Pro Decals:
No link here........
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#10 2010-03-04 1:18pm
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Sweet FUZZ!
I buy 3 Bar Cruisers, Hit me up if you have one for sale!
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#11 2010-03-04 1:24pm
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my 81 nickel goose
and it is for sale
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#12 2010-03-04 1:33pm
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chromey wrote:
My 87 Goose Decade.
http://verydesign.net/bmx/mongoose_decade_2010.jpg
I remember when the freestyle gooses came out in the stores. My buddies and I laughed as we rode away on our coaster brake motomags. We thought it was just a silly fad! BOY, were we wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.
SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.
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#13 2010-03-04 2:29pm
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babywill wrote:
chromey wrote:
My 87 Goose Decade.
http://verydesign.net/bmx/mongoose_decade_2010.jpgI remember when the freestyle gooses came out in the stores. My buddies and I laughed as we rode away on our coaster brake motomags. We thought it was just a silly fad! BOY, were we wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember too... I had to save half the money or I couldn't get one! LOL.... When your 11 it's hard to save anything!!!!!!
RAD IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE ON AN OFFICIAL DVD!!!! Don't be fooled..
[img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/mongoose-logo1.jpg[/img][img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/skyway-logo.jpg[/img]
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#14 2010-03-04 2:53pm
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My first Mongoose build - 1985 Mongoose Californian...
...more in the works... including an 84 Blue Max and a Californian Blue Angels Tribute build!!
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#15 2010-03-04 2:54pm
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oLDsCHOOLbmxgRL wrote:
My first Mongoose build - 1985 Mongoose Californian... more in the works... including an 84 Blue Max and a Californian Blue Angels Tribute build!!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135 … NY1106.jpg
that's the bike I need... Very nice... Cru Jones edition.
RAD IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE ON AN OFFICIAL DVD!!!! Don't be fooled..
[img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/mongoose-logo1.jpg[/img][img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/skyway-logo.jpg[/img]
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#16 2010-03-04 3:02pm
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oLDsCHOOLbmxgRL wrote:
My first Mongoose build - 1985 Mongoose Californian... more in the works... including an 84 Blue Max and a Californian Blue Angels Tribute build!!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r135 … NY1106.jpg
Love the pads! Want some in blue and red. I have the black. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet bike!
I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.
SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.
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#17 2010-03-04 3:06pm
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1986 mongoose fs1
out with the new in with the old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mongoose decade guru, hit me up with any questions you may have
R.I.P Autumn Pasquale. May she rest in Peace!
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#18 2010-03-04 3:13pm
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Here are a few lined up.
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#19 2010-03-04 3:22pm
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AtariAger wrote:
Here are a few lined up.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/ … 1267744313
I was hoping you'd show up! That is the sweetest line-up ever. Absolutely amazing!!!!
I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.
SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.
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#20 2010-03-04 3:25pm
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babywill wrote:
I was hoping you'd show up! That is the sweetest line-up ever. Absolutely amazing!!!!
I'm not a Mongoose fan myself.
Thanks...I have to take some new pics one of these days. Try and get a bunch more all in one pic.
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#21 2010-03-04 3:29pm
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These are some cool pics I snapped a while ago. I was comparing frame differences for someone.
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#22 2010-03-04 3:32pm
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A few part pics.
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#23 2010-03-04 3:36pm
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UMMMMMM WOW!!!!!
What's the name of the anodized blue spider??? I'll need one like it for my CRU Jones build.
RAD IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE ON AN OFFICIAL DVD!!!! Don't be fooled..
[img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/mongoose-logo1.jpg[/img][img]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/bones977/Decorated%20images/skyway-logo.jpg[/img]
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#25 2010-03-04 3:38pm
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your PM box is filling as we speak. people are going to be begggggggggggggggggggggggggging!!!
I'm always looking for early Mongoose frames with the lower gusset, 75-76 or early 77. And anything Ashtabula!!!
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR OG SCRAMBLERS.
SEARCHING FOR A PRE-1983 SCHWINN SCRAMBLER THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THE OUTDOOR STORE IN RED WING,MN THAT STILL HAS THE OUTDOOR STORE STICKER ON IT. ANY COLOR COMBO WILL DO.
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