The Title Elite 24 features the professional-grade 6061 hydroformed and butted aluminum frame. The geometry of Mongoose bikes, particularly race bikes, allows for easy handling and control. The main difference between the two is the way the bike performs when going backwards. A few short words don't really do this brand justice as the Mongoose bikes are more than just a brand. There’s a documentary about its history, and I really recommend it to anyone interested in the making of bikes and legends. As we mentioned before Mongoose focuses mostly on Mountain, BMX, and pavement bikes, in addition to a couple scooter models. Most Mongoose bikes come in four sizes ranging from small to extra-large. The cooperation with the racers was a constant synergy, where Hess asked the young bikers for their opinion and involved them in the development and production processes. They became his biggest fans and talked proudly and affectionately about Mongoose and BMX. Logically, that length of time is more than enough to prove the reliability of Mongoose bike models. Soon, all most kids wanted for a BMX bike wheel was the Motomag. It was durable and could handle the heavy demands of BMX racing. In October 2021, an Amsterdam-based company, Pon Holdings, acquired Dorel Industries to form a leading bicycle company with a revenue stream of over 2.5 billion euros! Despite this acquisition, though, Mongoose still sells under Pacific Cycle Inc. We will delve into each of these bike categories later in this article. Old school bmx decals for all your Mongoose and BMX Products bikes, including grips, pads, & seats. Just add this service to your order at checkout when prompted. Choosing the correct size BMX bike is very important, bikes that are too large will be cumbersome and hard to manoeuvre and bikes that are too small can feel cramped and hard to keep under control. Get the best value on product protection including fast repairs or replacements. Not good or bad, but considering the tech, guess if it works, it works. Pretty darn interested in these frames, especially the disc model. We have established this site because we have become aware of the many other loyal Vintage Mongoose owners and former owners throughout the world who want information about their Vintage Mongoose bikes. It is a place where you can get technical information about parts, interviews, racers, company history and even a few restoration tips. We have a vast library of original brochures, dealer price sheets, and interviews, with the man behind the company, Skip Hess. The Mongoose Title Elite is an affordable mid range complete bike based around a frame that’s capable of mixing it with the big dogs among the elite on the RedBull Pump Track and UCI World Cup circuits. The Mongoose Title Elite complete bike has been around for a while but we’ve finally been able to get our hands on one thanks to the Aussie distributors PSI Cycling. When the Title Elite hit the market it caused quite a stir, and it’s easy to see why. Mongoose designs BMX Freestyle and BMX Race bikes for riders of all ages and ability levels, and our bikes are trusted by some of the world's best riders. Following that article, it was “Olly olly oxen free” for various riders around the country who were test-riding the Title frame and reporting feedback to HQ. They came out of stealth mode, and social media posts started popping up with real-deal race builds featuring the Title frame. And while it retains its classic retro looks (hello looptail!) it’s been updated to take advantage of the improvements that have happened over the decades since its original release. Think sealed everything, v-brakes and an integrated headtube. 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. One of our most frequently asked questions in freestyle is, which rear hub do I want, a freecoaster or a cassette? At this time, we’re only doing complete bikes, purposefully. As someone who works with entry level riders on a weekly basis, I can tell-you-true that the thing most of them need and want is a reliable, race-ready bike at an approachable price. The Mongoose line spans a broad spectrum of bikes, and they do well in all categories. They are one of the good bike brands in the cycling industry. There’s the BMX of course, then there are the cruiser, urban, and mountain bikes, in addition to some hybrids and experimental models. You might find you’ll want to upgrade to something lighter sooner than you’d think.