The 2001 Mongoose Californian features an Eric Rupe geometry newman Pro XL frame with CNC chainstay yoke. Mongoose Pro hollow Cro-Mo 3 piece cranks with sealed cartridge bottom bracket. Alex Supra Beta "I" beam rims with offset spoke pattern. CNC XL front load stem, hollow design. Alloy platform pedals with replaceable pins.
Headset Size
1 1/8"
Seatpost Size
27.2mm
Top Tube Size
527
Original Colours
| HA˚ | SA˚ | CS | BB | WB | FR | RA | FA |
| 74˚ | 73˚ | 390 | 46 | 966 | 25.4 | 3/8" | 3/8" |
HT˚ = Head Tube Angle, ST˚ = Seat Tube Angle, WB = Wheel Base Length, CS = Chain Stay Length, BB = Bottom Bracket Set Height, RA = Rear Axle, FA = Front Axle. All measurements in mm.
H0X00000 H1Y00000
Made in Taiwan.
Second digit in the serial indicates year of production (2000 or 2001). 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.
