The 1995 Mongoose Villain features Mongoose freestyle frame and fork w/ platform stander. DiaCompe alloy BullDog brakes. Araya alloy MP-22, 48 hole rims w/alloy large flange hubs. Mongoose alloy freestyle stem. Odyssey Gyro II. Mongoose alloy pegs. Mongoose freestyle pedals. Mongoose DMC freestyle tires. Mongoose freestyle handlebars. Mongoose alloy seat clamp. Mongoose 1 piece Cr-Mo 170mm cranks w/43t sprocket. Available Colors: Chrome, Gloss Black and Lizard Blue.
Headset Size
1"
Seatpost Size
26.0mm
Top Tube Size
Unknown
Original Colours
HFDX000000 HFEY000000
Made in Taiwan.
Fourth Letter in the serial indicates year of production. D=1994 or E=1995. X in the example above indicates production Month (E to L - May to Dec). Y in the example above indicates production Month (A to D - Jan to April).
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. In May of any year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.
For more information on what the serial number means on your mid school Mongoose BMX, check out our easy-to-follow serial number guide.