Mongoose Aluminum Mountain Bike XR-100

Pros: Cheap, Good for Light Riding
Cons: Have to constantly tune up.

A few months ago, I was thinking about how I could save money on transportation. There is no bus service in the small town that I live in. I decided to by a bicycle instead of driving so much. I decided I didn't want the most expensive bike out there. I ...

Pros: Cheap
Cons: Not assembled properly, cheap

I spend a good deal of time on bikes, so some people may consider me a bit of a bike snob, but I don’t hold it against people if they purchase a cheap bicycle from Wal-Mart, especially if it is for their kids who will out grow it quickly, or if they...

Pros: Lightweight, 45lbs. helps offroading, trailriding.  Aluminum alloy frame, light and stong.
Cons: Uncomfortable seat.  Aluminum crank arm threads can easily be damaged.  Front shock unadjustable, weak.

Having recieved the bike as a gift, I had no say whether I wanted this bike or not, but i'm glad I got it.  I'm not sure of other versions, but mine is a mens' (adult 14 and up) two-tone silver/purple with 26" wheels.  The front wheel is ...

Pros: Low cost, Aluminum frame, full suspension
Cons: Torturous stock seat.

I have been biking for many years. I used to own a nice Trek which cost me around $500, but it got ...

Pros: Nice Shamano Shifter/Gears, excellent construction quality, well balanced bike for the money.
Cons: Front Fork Spring is non-adjustable. Weak rims. Not ready to ride out of store.

I just picked this bike up about a week ago. I've ridden it every day since and I am very impressed. This is my first full suspension bike. I have ridden mostly BMX style bikes in the past. This bike is not a world class downhill bike, nor does it ...

Pros: Cool Styling, Good Components
Cons: very uncomfortable seat

This bike is off the hook! For $150, what else do you want! The upgraded 2003 version features the ...

Pros: Great Price, perfect beginner mountain bike, excellent parts.
Cons: Seat post too long for people with shorter legs, tighten all parts before riding.

My wife and I wanted to start biking on hiking and bike trails near our home. But my faithful and solid GT Pro-freestyle tour BMX bike was a bit out of my age range now and my wife did not want to be seen with me riding my BMX on the local trails or in...

Pros: Nice grip handlebars and pedals, sleek design and good shock absorption.
Cons: Seat may be too narrow and cause discomfort for some riders.

I purchased this bike yesterday and already I can see I made a great choice.

The aluminum frame is lightweight allowing faster speeds but tough enough ride down a bumpy mountain road just fine. The shock absorption is good but not outstanding...

Pros: Dual Suspension, Shimano Revo twist 21-speed drivetrain, and the sleek/strong design of 7005 Alloy Frame.
Cons: Overall Weight: Somewhat heavier compared to your more expensive brands. Seat can be uncomfortable.

I've owned the XR-100 for over 3 weeks now and had no problems with it at all. However, I respect what Flanderflop had to say about the XR-100 and the tips he gave even though they didn't pertain to my situation.

The XR-100 I purchased...

Pros: Holds up well on intermediate level courses.
Cons: wheels decals don't stick pain to stick on a bike rack

The XR 100 is a great bike for a beginner. I started with it and have since moved on, but did encou ...

Pros: It has a very smooth ride period. The shocks and spring hold up great.
Cons: The only thing I didn't like was that the brake cord rubs your bake leg.

What really brought my attention to the bike was the outstanding shiny, red frame. Then as I looked ...

Pros: Excellent gearing, remarkable suspension, looks cool.
Cons: Seat hurts, tires don't hold air long.

I use it as little as weekly, as much as daily.
My wifey bought it for me and I needed to adjust the seat and handle bars, as well as a little adjustment to the brakes. But that can be expected since they have teenagers putting these things together at the Wal-Marts and such. I always garage it, clean it, and keep it lubed. I find that I must frequently re-inflate the tires about once a week. The seat hurt, so I bought a seat pad which didn't help too much.

Over all it ranks somewhere between my 70's JC Penney special and my Schwinn (both having departed in one way or another).

I guess I love my Mongoose.

Pros: Great bike for a great price!
Cons: It could use adjustable front suspension.

This product has preformed perfectly for my abusive and hardcore riding. No problems have arose. Great sleek design and suspension create a performance bike.