1998 Mongoose

Macfearsome

RIDER STYLE
Race
1998 Mongoose Phase-1 BMX Catalogue

The ultimate BMX race machine, co-designed by #1 ADA Pro, Robert MacPherson. Check out the totally new RM-series frame, featuring super-light, oversized 7005 heat-treated aluminum tubes with our all new extra-stiff rear triangle featuring "TwinJet" stays and "ICT" internal chain tensioner. What strikes fear into the hearts of men?

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ORIGINAL SPECS
For this model
Frame
Fork
Handlebar
Rims
Hubs
Pedals
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Levers
Seat
Grips
Stem
Tyres
Cranks
7005 Heat Treated Alloy
100% CR-MO Oval Cut
Pro CR-MO 2pc
Araya S 907X 36H
Crupi/Shimano DX
Shimano SPD DX
None
Shimano DX V Brake
Shimano DX
Mongoose Pro Kevlar
Mongoose Kryton
Polished Alloy
Blur fat/skinny
Profile 3pc 180 44T

Headset Size

1 1/8"

Seatpost Size

27.2mm

Top Tube Size

21.9"

Original Colours

polished
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Serial Number
Format

GX000000 HY000000
Made in Taiwan.
Format unconfirmed. First Letter in the serial indicates year of production (1997 or 1998). 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.