Product Description: R1280 Features: -BMX racer boy's bike. -Mongoose collection. -Material: Steel, aluminum, rubber. -3 Spokes mag wheels. -Cool angled frame. -Fully enclosed chain guard. -Quick release seat post. -Coaster brake. -Heavy duty training wheels. -Warranty length: 1 year. -Assembly required.
Amazon.com Product Description: With its cool angled frame and sharp graphics, the Mongoose Racer 12-inch boys' bike is ideal for aspiring BMXers just learning to ride. The bike is equipped with such features as a durable steel frame, a coaster brake for sure stopping, and sleek three-spoke Mag wheels. The bike's quick-release seat post, meanwhile, is designed to accommodate fast-growing kids. And riders will love the heavy-duty training wheels, which help them stay safe while learning. Other details include a fully enclosed chain guard to keep grease in and fingers out; a number plate and pad that add style and comfort; and smooth 12-inch tires with steel rims.
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.
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