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Title: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: kingkeef on December 16, 2008, 09:16 AM: My Mate is after a New Mongoose hes quite tall 6'1" a nd wants to pay 150 -200 quid. any thoughts or suggestions??
I have seen a white subject which looks Nice
Thanks in advance

King
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: JT71 on December 16, 2008, 10:08 AM: looks okay for the money, 2009 is only about £185 so that's pretty good.

big chain ring and a free wheel not a cassette hub, but that might not bother him, but obviously a nice small chain ring (or sprocket i think the sprogs call em) is easier to keep off the coping.

depends what he wants to use it for i guess.

does he only want a Mongoose? and is that budget fixed?

if he's going to be looking to upgrade he might be better spending a bit more from the off.

also, if you can find any left 2008 bikes were better value than 2009 bikes generally.
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: kingkeef on December 16, 2008, 10:17 AM: Yes His wife says hes just talking about a mongoose to ride to the shops and Back .. Coping wont really be coming into the equation. and yes 150 200 is the Max its for a Xmas pressie so No rush on her part....
LOL

http://www.nationalcycles.co.uk/mongoose-bmx-subject.html
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: JT71 on December 16, 2008, 10:21 AM: well you won't go far wrong, there's loads of folks doing that Mongoose around that price and in different colours, blue is one, so jus tlook for who's got it in stock and who does free delivery.

wiggle, £186 delivered, i sense he would prefer pink

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Mongoose_Subject_2009/5360038332/
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on December 16, 2008, 11:05 AM: :) 20.1 toptube-seems a bit short for someone who`s 6"1?
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: moley on December 16, 2008, 11:19 AM: I'm 5'10" on a good day!!

I prefer 20.5" TT!! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: JT71 on December 16, 2008, 11:21 AM: I'm 6' 2" and ride my bike, i have no idea what the top tube length is.
probably 20" + a bit. (it's a colony endeavor and feels good)

however i am aware that bmx's generally are a touch small for me.
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: lazychubs on December 16, 2008, 08:42 PM: 21" or 21.5" is better for 6ft plus
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: darkersomeday on December 16, 2008, 08:44 PM: Quote from: Lazychubs on December 16, 2008, 08:42 PM
21" or 21.5" is better for 6ft plus

quoted for truth
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: JT71 on December 17, 2008, 07:58 AM: how would I measure the top tube?

from centre of seat tube to centre of head tube?
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: kingkeef on December 17, 2008, 05:03 PM: His Wife bought a Subject now so this thread is no longer relivant Cheers for the input any way as always
Title: Re: Question Regards A New Mongoose
Post by: lazychubs on December 17, 2008, 05:06 PM: Quote from: JT71 on December 17, 2008, 07:58 AM
how would I measure the top tube?

from centre of seat tube to centre of head tube?

yep thats it