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: 20 inch unicycle, Mongoose Squid
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I purchased one a year ago and had no problems. This one I purchased in September 2010 and had 2 problems.
One was the cranks, left and right, were not hooked to the wheel securely. So if you hold the wheel so it will not move, you can rotate the cranks (foot pedals) around, clockwise and counter clockwise. I was sent another wheel in a week. That wheel was damaged in shipping, due to improper shipping packaging. The threads were stripped on one side. A new unicycle was shipped within a week.
The whole process took 4 weeks, instead of 1 week.
The new unicycle was fine in every way.
Customer Review: Lucky, Perhaps?
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Unlike many of the other buyers, I am very satisfied with the unicycle's quality--all parts came intact and unmutilated. My only dilemma was with some of the bolts--I did not know a certain 15mm wrench was necessary to assembly the unicycle, so just keep that in mind when purchasing. Other than that, it is INCREDIBLE. It looks amazing and feels extremely sturdy (especially due to the wide 3-inch wheel.) Once you finally get to ride it, you won't be dissatisfied. (...and yes, that's what she said. :P)Customer Review: Great Name Brand
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I bought the unicycle about 3 weeks ago and then it broke, the ball bearings that let the wheel spine broke and my crank messed up when I peddle. So I called Mongoose to see if they knew how to fix it and they told me it couldn't be fixed and they shipped me a whole new rim for free, they said 3-10 business days but I ordered it Wednesday night and received that Friday.Customer Review: Mongoose Squid Unicycle Review
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
The instructions were a bit lacking, but it was pretty easy to figure out how to put this thing together. The pedal nuts loosened up a few times during the first few hours of riding, so a drop of blue loctite on each solved that. This is a very ruggedly built unicycle with a wide tire. Perfect combination for a beginner.Customer Review: Nothing fishy about it!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
We just purchased the Mongoose Squid Unicycle for my 11 year old daughter. She was up and riding in one week. It is a very good deal for someone looking for a unicycle for casual riding.