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Found my very first BMX....
Astrodamus:
Let's play the "one of these things is not like the other game"
Today's topic.. welds:
FuNMoNsTeR:
I dont deny its a copy of an early design.... one aimed at kids whose parents couldn't afford the best. How are Mongoose going to provide welding of that quality for $99.99 or £99.99 for a whole bike? They aren't and didn't. They had to source affordable options. The fact still remains that the frame is a Mongoose it was bought new just like the one in the pic. What you are saying in your reply basically says that mongoose is guilty of ripping everyone off who bought one. I admire your background knowledge on Gooses and i like your bikes but the wirewheel pictured is part of your Mongoose history, just like the supergoose III, the californian and the Pro class...whether you like it or not..... :daumenhoch:
greentoad:
Hi
This is getting technical.
I agree that the bike is not what a true Mongoose should be, and was made and sold as a cheap bike, it's all about supply and demand and selling on a brand name - just look at the price difference between the Ammaco and Mongoose Wire Wheel, a lot of money for nearly the same bike, and Mongoose cashed in.
However, right or wrong it was sold and stickered as a Mongoose with that decision made by the board. I agree it does depend on what way you look at it whether it is a Mongoose. Example - a VW Polo is an Audi Rabbit, Many Vauxhall cars are badged as Omega, and it's all the same bar the name.
Did I ever want one, no - but have since found a few Ammaco and Mongoose. If they are lost / skipped and crushed they are gone forever.
The welds are a good point, but that is the frame that Mongoose choose for it's Wire Wheel model.
Ammaco are also not that bad at welds -
Nice collection you have by the way, got any more pictures?
J.
Moose:
I think I understand Astro's point, but playing devils advocate, was 'the company' still 'BMX Products Inc' when it had frames made in Japan or Tiawan (or wherever)? Surely these frames were not made by BMX Products Inc and therefore in your eyes Astro, not Mongoose?
theRuler:
--- Quote from: greentoad on March 18, 2006, 09:44 AM --- a VW Polo is an Audi Rabbit
--- End quote ---
the polo was an audi 100
the rabbit is the US name for the MK1 golf
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