1980s Legends Return: The Mongoose California Special And Supergoose BMX Bikes Are Back

Shipping Fees are calculated based on your shipping address, and the size and weight of the item(s) being shipped. Skip Hess started BMX Products, Inc. out of his home in Simi Valley, California in September 1974 with his first product being the famous Motomag One wheel. According to Hess, at its largest mongoose kids bikes stage of expansion, BMX Products, Inc. employed about 85 people. In its early years Hess recalled that about 600 frames per day were produced at its Chatsworth, Los Angeles location. Their most noticeably difference is in terms of Bmx aerodynamics designed and handle to be higher on speed.

And we mean it — the limited-run bikes are scheduled to release on an unannounced date this fall. Don’t forget the rad, branded Velcro pads — the one on the top tube can be especially critical for protection during gnarly slams. Dia-Compe MX brake sets, à la the originals, complete the kits. The California Special mongoose fat tire bike receives Mongoose’s super-stout steel BMX frame, with the pass-through bracket up front to handle hard landings. The Supergoose’s looptail frame features “chromo” (Chromoly), cutting-edge back in the day for lightweight resilience. The Legion L40 uses a 20.5-inch top tube, ideal for riders around 5’6”.

Still making bikes today, they have seen it all thru the years. Express Shipping Fees are a fixed cost based on the distance between your shipping address and the selected store. At this time, many of our stores are closed and not accepting servicing. If your local store is open, please reach out to them for availability of servicing.

The extended chain stay and a drivetrain that features a160mm 3-piece tubular Chromoly cranks with a 42T chainring and euro cartridge bottom bracket provide stability and responsiveness to the bike. Hi-Ten steel handlebar (6.5") and fork, 48 mm stem, sealed bearing headset, and alloy V-brake and brake lever suitable for riders of height 5'0" - 5'4". Please expect 3-6 business days for most shipments and 7-10 days for bikes and oversized items. Explore our great range of Mongoose Scooters and BMX Bikes.

In fact, most of the product descriptions are taken from BMX Products Inc. catalogs and are available to download in the catalog section on this site. So if you see something that just doesn’t seem right please email us, and we’ll do our best to clarify the inaccuracy. We have established this site because we have become aware of the many other loyal Vintage Mongoose mongoose kids bikes 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.