Mongoose Tyax Super - thoughts?

[Mojoman]

Sorry to hijack a bit here, why is the Suntour Mag32 not really for sale anywhere?

[Ghostface]

I believe it is an "OEM" fork. It's only maunfactured for complete bikes market. It's not availible as an aftermarket fork. It's not even in the catalouge or on the website.

[Justin]

I have a 2005 Mongoose Tyax Comp and absolutely no problems yet. I have really put this bike through its paces.

 

 

[Weight Weenie]

My 2c, if the bike feels right, just take it and ride it.  Nothing will improve your riding more than a bike that fits you and your riding style, that just feels right. You WILL ride better

 

My old bike was a 21'', way too big and was very difficult for me to move around, needless to say my medium bike feels perfect and flickable. 

[wesley_r]

well, the Mongoose arrived today at my LBS, going down tomorrow to compare it back to back to the Giant.

 

 

 

judging by my height (1.83m) and what just about every sales guy has told me, I should be a Large.

 

 

 

 

[Headshot]

If you coulld stretch your budget to R8 - R10K, you'd be able to get a far better bike component wise. Look at the Schwinn Moab range - ali stanchioned RS forks and XT mix components - They are being discounted in CT at the moment.

 

Nothing wrong with Suntour, but there's no comparison weight or performance with a Fox. You are getting a steel stanchioned coil sprung fork without rebound control and limited pre load adjustment.

 

Ghost Face - do you carry different springs for the Suntour XCM V2 HLO  - my G/friend has one and the spring rate is too stiff for her weight?

 

 

 

[wesley_r]

Picked up my Tyax Super today

 

 

 

Took it for a ride late Saturday afternoon at magic forest (or majik forest or whatever )

 

 

 

Really enjoying this bike - it's a far cry from what I've been riding and makes the experience MUCH more enjoyable! both climbing and coming down the trails are miles better. Bought at Gecko Cycles for a good deal - great advice and service from Bradley!

 

 

 

Thanks for all the advice guys

 

 

 

http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/th3_w3s/DSC00717.jpg

[wesley_r]

2 1/2 hours in Jonkershoek yesterday. Enjoyed every minute of it, the bike performed well - very happy

[bak2basiks]

 

2 1/2 hours in Jonkershoek yesterday. Enjoyed every minute of it' date=' the bike performed well - very happy [/quote']

Awesome!!

 

Your bike looks super cool, bro..!

 

[wesley_r]

 

2 1/2 hours in Jonkershoek yesterday. Enjoyed every minute of it' date=' the bike performed well - very happy [/quote']Awesome!!Your bike looks super cool, bro..!

 

 

 

 

 

ag fanks man

[Ha Ha Kieran]

2 1/2 hours in Jonkershoek yesterday. Enjoyed every minute of it' date=' the bike performed well - very happy [/quote']Awesome!!Your bike looks super cool, bro..!

ag fanks man

 

It does look cool man! Just have to loose that reflector!

[wesley_r]

2 1/2 hours in Jonkershoek yesterday. Enjoyed every minute of it' date=' the bike performed well - very happy [/quote']Awesome!!Your bike looks super cool, bro..!

ag fanks man

 

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It does look cool man! Just have to loose that reflector!

 

 

 

I'm waiting for the trail to take care of it, like it did one of the reflectors on my pedals

[Ha Ha Kieran]

2 1/2 hours in Jonkershoek yesterday. Enjoyed every minute of it' date=' the bike performed well - very happy [/quote']Awesome!!Your bike looks super cool, bro..!

ag fanks man

 

It does look cool man! Just have to loose that reflector!

I'm waiting for the trail to take care of it, like it did one of the reflectors on my pedals

 

Ha ha ha ha ha  Another reason I'm glad to be a roadie! I don't go out expecting my ride to break my bike for me

[wesley_r]

too true

 

 

 

however, I am used to riding with that expectation... here is my OTHER ride

 

 

 

http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo314/th3_w3s/DSC00540.jpg

 

 

 

Unfortunately I can't really justify the money to bling both, so the 'goose will have to stay relatively stock for the time being