2009 Mongoose Bikes Under $1000

Mongoose makes the outdoors fun and affordable once again. Racing ahead of the pack with their superior construction and attention to detail keeps riders on the trails through rough and tough terrain. Their 2009 line does not disappoint, and includes the Ritual, (street and dirt models), the Sabrosa (models 3x8 and SS), and the Fireball. Starting at $549.99, there's a bike to suit everyone. Enjoy off road or street cycling with Mongoose bikes.

The Ritual Street's orange colored frame is CroMo full Urban jump with micro derailleur hanger, horizontal dropouts, and canti mounts which are optional. The fork is 36 mm alloy stanchions, RST Space Jump of 100mm travel, air spring and rebound adjust. Crankset is Tubular CroMo 33T 3pc. The chain is KMC Z510. Front Hub is Formula disc 20 mm made of alloy; Rear Hub is Formula disc freehub made of alloy with nutted axle.

Its dirt counterpart has a tan frame, and is also full CroMo Urban jump with cool micro horizontal dropouts, optional canti mounts and derailleur hanger. The fork is RST Launches 100mm in travel with rebounds that adjust. It also offers cromo pedal inserts and Crankset which is FSA Step Up for 36T Steel DH rings. The chain is KMC Z-72. Front Hub is Formula alloy disc with nutted axle. Rear Hub is Formula discs made of alloy that are freehubbed with nutted axle.

The Sabrosa 3X8 in dark silver, has a heat-treated 6000 series aluminum frame for 29" wheels and replaceable hanger. Its crankshaft is FSA SYNA DRIVE 42/32/22T. The chain is KMC Z-9200. Front hub is Formula Disc alloy OR 32H. Rear hub is Formula Disc alloy QR and freehub 32H.

The Sambrosa SS pearl gray frame is also heat-treated 6000 series aluminum for 29" wheels, but with an eccentric BB mount and replaceable hanger. The fork is rigid alloy with a forged crown and drop outs, disc mount. The chain is KMC Z410. Front hub is Formula Disc alloy QR 32H. Rear Hub is Formula Disc alloy QR and freehub 32H

The Fireball comes in either green and white, or blue and white. Its frame is flat topped tube technologies 6061 alloy dirt jump with replaceable hanger. Its fork is RST launch 58' 100mm Travel. The crankset is TruVativ Blaze features forged arms that are alloy, 36T with Bashguard, and the chain is KMC Z72. Front hub is alloy formula disc QR 36H.It also offers rear hubs that are alloy formula disc QR with freehub 36H.

Pedals on all models are Mongoose alloy platform.

Prices:

(All prices are manufacturer suggested retail price, and may vary from region to region. Shipping and handling not included.)

Ritual (street): $849.99

Ritual (dirt): $699.99

Sabrosa 3X8: $649.99

Sabrosa SS: $599.99

Fireball: $549.99

Browse their complete line for 2009, and choose the right bike for your sport or exercise.

Visit Mongoose.com for more information.