Description
For sale is this bulletproof little Mongoose which has got me comfortably to work and back in all weathers for the last year. It was purchased to ride in casual/work clothing, but I'll now be taking the road bike so it's time it goes to someone who'll use it.
A family member initially paid 340 for it in 2012, I then had it from them a year or so ago with next to no miles on it. It's done about 1,000 since and shows signs of use, there are scratches on the paintwork but it still looks great as can be seen in the pictures. It's got a brand new Continental Contact tyre on the back, the front has most of its life left and the brakes have loads left on them. The suspension fork is smooth with a fully functional lockout, the fire shifters are quick and responsive, and the gears have been fully indexed and serviced. The rear axle has just been completely rebuilt as it had some very slight play I wasn't happy with, the brakes have been aligned and do not rub and I've adjusted the mudguards so they hang perfectly and don't squeak. It will also come with a small front light and bell.
Overall it's comfy, safe, faster than it has any right to be and I'm sure will last for years (especially with the aluminium frame that doesn't mind the rain). It's also well specced enough to be good to use, versatile and reliable but still unassuming enough to leave locked up without much worry.
Thanks for reading - I'm based in Hotwells and can do viewings after quarter past six or so if useful.
The original spec;
Key Features:
Aluminium 'Comfort' Frame (Large)
Pannier Rack & Colour Coded Mudguards
Suspension Forks with Lockout
Wide Palm Support Grips
Quick Release Axles & Seatpost
Shimano Altus/Tourney Gear Components - 21 Gears
Continental Contact Tyres
Specification:
Frame: Mongoose Urban Comfort Aluminum (Large)
Forks: RST Neon TNL 50mm Travel Mechanically Lockable
Cranks: Prowheel Alloy / 48/38/28t
Bottom Bracket: Tange Cartridge
Pedals: Plastic Platform with reflector
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tourney
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus
Shifters: Shimano EF51
Cassette: Shimano Tourney / 14-28t / 7-speed
Chain: KMC Z51 / 7-speed
Front Hub: KT Alloy QR / 36 Hole
Rear Hub: KT Alloy QR / 36 Hole
Rims: Alex Z1000 / 36 Hole
Tyres: Continental Contact / 700 x 37c
Brakes: Promax Alloy V-Brake
Brake Levers: Shimano EF51
Handlebar: Steel Comfort / 25.4 / 30mm rise
Headset: Threadless / 1"
Stem: Alloy / 25.4
Grips: Mongoose Comfort Kraton Grips
Saddle: Mongoose Urban Comfort
Seat Post: Alloy / 27.2 x 300