Mongoose?

[Nox]

So Im (still) a new rider. I browse here a lot and read etc. I bought a Giant Anthem X 26er a while back after getting awesome advise here I rode a few places but then had a motorcycle fall (yes again) that put me out of action for a while. 

Now Im almost ready to get back at it again.

Back then I did consider the 650b's and also more slack bikes for Enduro / trail more than XC also did consider downhill, anyway....ive ridden my Anthem and its actually a lot of fun and light but anyway...

I was thinking that towards the end of the year I want to get a more Enduro bike for trails.

 

I've nailed it down to 2 or 3 bikes, after reading reviews etc. Giant Trance / Mongoose Teocali Comp and so on.

 

So when you go here

http://www.mongoose.com/zaf/where-to-buy/

 

You get a list of shops.

 

None of them seem to have Mongoose's advertised let alone carry.

Whats up with that?

Ive seen a few Mongoose's and they seem pretty damn decent for the money. Not the best but they are not ridiculously priced either.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-mongoose-teocali-comp-08-30457/

 

 

Whats up with Mongoose here? People look down on them? Do they not get imported anymore? 

Is it a matter of phoning one of those shops (the ones that still exist) and asking what it will be priced should they bring one in?

 

 

 

 

[Mongoose!]

I really like Mongoose

[no calves]

trance!  the mongoose suspension is designed in a way that they BB moves backwards as the suspension compresses. it feels like someone is tugging on the pedals everytime you land. I had a bootr (downhill version) and it is really not ideal

[no calves]

I dont think the new teocali is coming to south africa. just check ith omnico the local importers

[Eugene]

Mongoose is distributed by Omnico in SA. There have been a huge number of complaints right here on the Hub about Omnico's after sales service.

 

However, they do have some good specials on their bikes. Check www.obike.co.za

[Nox]

Thanks, had a look and Omnico list it as R24 000. But not good to read about the after sales service.

 

@no calves thanks for the heads up, so the setup is exactly the same as the Bootr then?

[jacquessmit]

I bought the new mongoose bike. Its the Mongoose Tyax 29 Pro. Cost R17000. Although its not dual suspension Im very happy so far. Got decent gear attach to it

[Dexter-morgan]

Sportsman's warehouse, stocks the Salvo I saw them @R18 000

[GSG]

I bought the Mongoose Tyax Expert Hard Tail and over the span of a year I've changed everything except frame,fork and seat post and haven't had any issues and I ride that thing quite aggressively. One such ride resulting in hospital and the bike needing new rims, breaks, very expensive exercise but frame still good.

[no calves]

Thanks, had a look and Omnico list it as R24 000. But not good to read about the after sales service.

 

@no calves thanks for the heads up, so the setup is exactly the same as the Bootr then?

like the bootr of old. I see the new frames use something similar to a 4bar linkage. iff that is the model i would still go with a trance. it just a superior brand with superion suspension design and geometry. you will pay a little bit more but the amount of more enjoyment it will bring will overshadow that difference

[droo]

Mongeese are heavy but bombproof. If you're going for an FS model, get a test ride in before you buy because as mentioned the suspension platform is an acquired taste.

[Grebel]

I ride an older Teocali Elite. Since Droo serviced my shock and sorted my Pro-Pedal out on my RP2 it is actually not too bad while climbing (It used to climb like a dog). I am enjoying it a LOT more now.

 

I am sure that there are better bikes out there but I like my 'Goose. There are also bikes out there that are a lot worse....

 

Personally I don't have any issues with the Freedrive arrangement.