Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a ride on the legendary California Special by Mongoose. 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. In the early 1970s, BMX was born when riders in Southern California began racing bikes on motocross tracks. As the sport rapidly evolved, bike technology was pushed to its limits, and frequently beyond them as riders regularly damaged or bent their bike wheels.
In 1974, automotive wheel designer Skip Hess took matters into his own garage and produced the first cast magnesium BMX wheel, the Motomag. He then started producing alloy versions of the Motomag that became a mainstay in the sport with their combination of durability and lightweight mongoose bmx bike performance. With the success of the Motomag, Hess started a new bicycle brand he called Mongoose. Only sold in USA, Australia, Germany, Japan & New ZealandInspired by the 1984 Supergoose BMX bike, this iconic ride is perfect for the classic Mongoose connoisseur.
For over 45 years, Mongoose has been in the dirt, at the park, and on the street. The Legion L80 is designed for taller riders because it uses a 20.75-inch top tube which will suit riders from around 5’8” tall. It’s the first BMX in the range schwinn bicycles to use a 4130 Chromoly steel front triangle. Get special offers, exclusive product news, and event info straight to your inbox. It’s the same size as the L40 at 20.5-inches but the handlebars are bigger (1” wider and 0.75” taller).
Modeled after the iconic 1984 Supergoose, this BMX bike is sure to turn heads around the neighborhood or at the track. Just like it’s predecessor, it features a durable 4130 Chromoly Supergoose loop-tail frame with retro-style top tube pad for ultimate radness. The single speed drivetrain is simple to use and maintain, while the DiaCompe MX brake kit delivers super-fast, reliable stopping power. Plus, the new Supergoose offers the same unique Mongoose Pro Class drilled aluminum rims for superior performance that won’t weigh you down. The 80’s are back, baby – live it up on the iconic Mongoose Supergoose. Classic Mongoose fans rejoice – the California Special BMX bike is back!
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 Legion L60 Bike is a good entry level BMX bike for someone on the slightly taller side. The Mongoose Hooligan AL 29″ Bike is a lightweight cruiser. The frame and rims are made from a durable lightweight aluminum while utilizing a steel… Obviously, the cost to ship to these states/countries isn’t cheap, but these bikes are affordably priced even with the cost to ship to these locations.
4130 Chromoly Supergoose loop-tail frame provides durability. Mongoose’s BMX range starts off at the Legion L10. It’s made from hi-tensile schwinn bicycles steel with 1 piece cranks. Its top-tube length is 20-inches long which makes it perfect for riders above approximately 155cm.