The slick little pocket rocket is back for 1999. The new Mongoose Menace has a tweaked frame design featuring 1 1/8" threadless fork and stem, the brazed seat post clamp is removed and new shape 1999 dropouts added.
Headset Size
1 1/8"
Seatpost Size
26.0mm
Top Tube Size
20.8"
Original Colours
HFHX000000 HFIY000000
Made in Taiwan.
Fourth Letter in the serial indicates year of production (1998 or 1999). 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 5-8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. Bikes welded in the later months of the year would normally be made for the following year.
