Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel)
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Description of Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel)
Show off your mad unicycle skills with the 20-inch Mongoose Squid, which gets its name from the uniquely designed four-arm tentacle frame in black with scrolling golden accents that stretch down from the seat to the hub.Because of the frame design, it's a great choice for commuting and locking up using a standard bike lock. A fun way to travel around town, the Squid features a 3-inch wide slick tire that's perfect for hugging city streets, a 36-spoke, heavy duty 20-inch wheel, pedals with integrated reflectors, and shiny chrome front grab handle and back bumper built into the comfortably padded seat--great for new riders learning to ride a unicycle.Show off your mad unicycle skills with the 20-inch Mongoose Squid, which gets its name from the uniquely designed four-arm tentacle frame in black with scrolling golden accents that stretch down from the seat to the hub. Because of the frame design, it's a great choice for commuting and locking up using a standard bike lock.
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Features:
- Black and silver design
- Four arm tentacle frame
- Wheel with 36 spokes and 3-inch slick tire
- Grab handle and bumper built into saddle
- Measures 29.92 x 7.87 x 21.65 inches (L x W x H):
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.
Sports reviews of Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel)
Customer Review: Fat and looks good!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is a great unicycle from a reputable brand to start learning from! I love the fatter tire and the 4 arm design. Makes it sturdy and looks good! No complaints here! I'm glad I didn't opt for one of the cheaper ones offered on Amazon that always have complaints about the pedals falling off.Customer Review: Happy Mom
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
My 13 year old son assembled it with a little help from dad. I have to say this is probably one of his all-time favorite gifts. Nice size wheel, great seat (with protective metal shields to keep seat cover from tearing), and solid construction. GREAT buy and great find. No problems.Customer Review: IT ROCKS !
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have had this unicycle for 3,4 years now and it still rides like new if you are a beginner get it.I got it when i was a beginner!Customer Review: first unicycle
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
product works great. I myself haven't been able to get used to it yet but its a very good productCustomer Review: No problems like other reviews
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I just wanted to add to the reviews here. Every review about the instructions is true. The instructions assume more of the unicycle is put together that what really is, so you have to look at the box to figure out how to get it together, but it's not impossible. I didn't get two left pedals or anything like that.
I wanted a cheap unicycle to start learning on and this seemed to be a good start. We have wrecked this alot. Some of the pieces that look metal are plastic around the seat and the round pedal covers.
Is this the Unicycle that you'll end up with? Probably not. It's a great cycle to start with. It's held up to the abuse I've given it and my son. If you can use basic deductive skills to get it together and want something cheap to start, this is the way to go. It's exactly what I was looking for.
I'll probably move to a bigger tire and let my son keep this for awhile.
God bless,
Dave Ashworth