The 1997 Mongoose motivator FW features a high tensile frame in chrome, electric blue or black blue laser with a 1 inch hi ten fork, Mongoose alloy 4 bolt stem, Mongoose 2 piece handlebar, Mongoose PVC grips. Mongoose alloy side pull brake on the front and alloy Canti brake on the rear with alloy Mongoose levers, Mongoose 36 hole alloy rims and Mongoose blur tyres. Mongoose 1-piece crank with a 43 tooth sprocket, Mongoose composite pedals, Mongoose padded race seat, Also available in Mini.
The 1997 Mongoose motivator CB in chrome, and has all the same features as the Free Wheel except for a rear coaster brake as the second brake option.
Headset Size
1"
Seatpost Size
26.0mm
Top Tube Size
Unknown
Original Colours
HFFX000000 HFGY000000
Made in Taiwan.
Fourth Letter in the serial indicates year of production. F=1996 or G=1997. 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.