Warning: fread() [function.fread]: Length parameter must be greater than 0. in /usr/local/lib/php/Cache/Container/file.php on line 149
|
Title: 2006 Mongoose Pro Wing Elite Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike
Purchase Item
Manufacturer: Pacific Cycle, Inc.
Our Price:
|
Features:
- Durable and well-equipped dual suspension mountain bike
- 100 millimeters of front travel; 3.5-inches of rear travel
- Supple and efficient four bar rear linkage suspension design
- Powerful front and rear disc brakes
- Meaty 1.95-inch tires
|
Customer Reviews: |
| 2006 Mongoose Pro Wing Elite Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike by Pacific Cycle, Inc. Nice and cool | I never owned a bike I bought for myself, except for my Raleigh which my parents bought for us kids over 3 decades ago. However I've cycled a bit in High school. This is my 1st bike with my money and I like it. Read all the reviews and reviewed several other bikes before choosing to buy this one.
I'm in Nigeria, Africa, and I waited a bit before this got to me via my shipper. Setting it up was not as scary and difficult as I had read in the reviews. Bike came pretty much assembled.
I have a slight problem with changing from gear 3 High, to 2 High. Tried adjusting it according to manual, but a bit tricky. Don't want to mess it all up and loose the fun. (Bought a Schwinn AL Ridge for my wife same time as I bought this for me, and messed up her gearing while adjusting according to manual). I just resort to changing to gear 1 High, and quickly back to 2 to correct the problem.
Have taken bike on paved roads, rough tracks, hard packed earth roads, and even through a shallow stream, and it rode smoothly all the time. Road up steep slopes and hills, and gearing was excellent to make such climbs easy. Raced it downhill and clocked speeds of 22mph and felt happy.
Brakes are good, excellent I must say; stops me when and how I want. Shocks are wonderful.
Bad things I experienced; Front tire was fitted in wrong rotation direction, and there's no way to turn in round, because the brake disc must fit into the caliper on the right side.
Seat hurts a bit. Not sure why, or if it is just me. Handle bars hurt my palm, and I can't get the bars to come higher. Have read the manual repeatedly to achieve this to no luck. I am 6ft 2in, and have long legs, so had to adjust seat quite high to fit, so handle bar is now too low for me, causing my weight to be transferred heavily to my palms on the bar.
No kick stand. It should have one. My wife's Schwinn came with one, and it was even cheaper to buy than this Mongoose.
Otherwise, I'm happy with my Mongoose. It is a good bike.
| | 2006 Mongoose Pro Wing Elite Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike by Pacific Cycle, Inc. WIng Elite - one year later | I've owned the wing elite now for a little over a year, and have tried my best to break it, with limited sucess I might add. Here in Utah, there are plenty of different kinds of terrain from dirt to slick rock, so I have tried the bike over varying conditions. My take:
Pros:
-Good quality for the price
-Excellent tires/rims
-Good Pedals
Cons:
-Its a fairly heavy bike, not a gravity bomb, but could be a little lighter for climbing
-the front shocks are the worst part of the bike - replace them
-could use a better seat
All in all, if you replace the front shocks, you will have a very good all purpose mtn bike for a very good price. | | 2006 Mongoose Pro Wing Elite Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike by Pacific Cycle, Inc. Great value | I'm a casual rider that uses the bike mainly on the road to cruise with my wife. However, I was once very much into bikes, so I wanted a good one, especially regarding components, so I thought this one was a great deal, and so it is. The Shimano Acera works great, much better than the Alivio I had on my other bike. The front suspensions has a very good travel range and the rear one (I had never ridden a bike with rear suspension) seems a little to hard even on the softest setting, but that's just me being picky.
The only BIG FLAW is its weight. It's heavier than my wife's steel frame bike. I heard dual suspension bikes are heavier anyway, and 5 lbs more or less won't change the way I ride anyway. | | 2006 Mongoose Pro Wing Elite Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike by Pacific Cycle, Inc. Very nice bike for the money | | Though a bit heavier than I would have liked, it was packaged well when shipped, and shipped quickly. It is a great looking bike, and the shifting components are good for the money. Front and rear disc brakes are so nice versus the typical V-brakes. Front wheel was shipped bent, but Amazon made good on the problem by reimbursing me for the expense. | | 2006 Mongoose Pro Wing Elite Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike by Pacific Cycle, Inc. Nice but HEAVY ... 3 1/2 stars | Bike looks great and functions nicely after a short time putting the bars on, the pedals and the wheels. The gears wouldn't change properly and alhtough I'm handy w/ all things mechanical I couldn't dial in the adjustments no matter what. Took it to a bike shop to have them look at it and said everything was jacked up, and that was certainly true. Another $40 to have it tuned and everything is well now. Brakes, gears.. good.
BUT... THIS BIKE IS HEAVY! There's no getting around that. I didn't notice the weight stated on the description and just assumed it would be lighter than the tank it is.
Also, frame size I got was 16". I'm 5'8" legs about 31". Seat post is a bit long but I don't have to cut it like other posters. If the option was available I would have gotten a 17" frame.
So the bottom line, it looks great, is dog heavy but functions nicely. For a casual rider like me.. it's good to go.
| | 2006 Mongoose Pro Wing Elite Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike by Pacific Cycle, Inc. Amazon.com Product Description | | With a stealthy, pitch black paint scheme, 100 millimeters of plush front suspension, and an advanced four bar rear suspension system, the Mongoose Pro Wing Elite is ready to hit the trails right out of the box. Designed as a formidable and versatile trail bike, the Pro Wing Elite is designed to tackle a variety of varied terrain with ease--including single track, technical climbing, and simply cruising around the neighborhood. The bike's 3.5-inches of supple, yet efficient rear travel and optimal overall weight will allow it to descend with ease as well as climb like a nimble mountain goat. To ensure that those thrilling descents stop when you want them to, a Tektro mechanical disc brake system comes outfitted on the bike. The advanced braking system allows for easy one or two finger braking, and the system uses standard bicycle brake cables instead of hydraulic fluid, so there's no need to worry about complicated brake maintenance. Other great features include a durable 24-speed Shimano drivetrain, beefy double wall alloy rims, and trail hungry 26 x 1.95-inch tires. Feature Details - 100 millimeters of plush front suspension
- 3.5-inches of supple, yet efficient rear travel
- Optimized 1.95-inch tires
- Comfortable riser bar
- Mechanical front and rear disc brakes
What's in the Box?
Bicycle and owner's manual About Mongoose
In 1974, BMX Products, Inc., later to be known as Mongoose Bicycles, launched from a humble garage. The first of its kind, the BMX bicycle was named after bicycle motocross and was designed to fit the needs of the rough-and-tumble dirt-racing pastime that took its toll on wheels and bicycles. The heavy-duty, one-piece cast-aluminum Mongoose Motomag wheel was soon born, and it was the first competition-ready BMX bicycle available. Skip Hess, while in Australia pursuing his motor sports passion, came into contact with a strange and unusual cat-size animal--the mongoose. Known for its passive nature while unprovoked, yet vicious and aggressive enough to kill a threatening Cobra twice its size, the Mongoose impressed Hess, who quickly registered the Mongoose trademark for his new bicycle racing frame. The Expert BMX bicycle model, which is still a cornerstone of the Mongoose BMX line today, was introduced in 1980. Shortly after, Mongoose captured the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser Title. Previously known for the 20-inch bicycle, this title signaled the re-direction of Mongoose bicycles to larger-wheeled, adult-sized models. Several years later, Mongoose continues to dominate the cruiser racing circuit with six National No. 1 Cruiser titles, leading to the introduction of adult-sized Mongoose all-terrain bicycles (ATBs). In 1992, Mongoose pioneered the full-suspension market with the introduction of the Amplifier. This design is still the most-copied suspension design in the market. Several year later, Mongoose launched the Newman adult bicycle frame, which is proven to be 15% stronger than any other bike frame in the market. The design, while functionally sound, also raised eyebrows because of its distinctive look. In the next few years, Mongoose increased its marketing focus to dominate the bicycle industry, and more important, extend beyond it. The Mongoose brand marketing initiative makes more than 100 million impressions. Mongoose’s brand awareness increased by over 130% in 1999 and solidifies the No. 2 market share position in units and dollars. Mongoose was acquired by Pacific Cycle, LLC, and continues to grow and prosper with more than 40 models of BMX, mountain, trail, freestyle, jumping, comfort, road, and cyclocross bikes. |
No item elements found in rss feed.
|
