The 2001 Mongoose Fuzz Back Forty is a Fuzz designed Jr. jumping Cro-Mo main frame with built-in chain tensioners. "D" drop jumping forks with 6mm dropouts. Mongoose Pro oversized Cro-Mo crank. High flange alloy hubs with 13mm axles front and rear. Jr. Jumping saddle with built-in grab handles.
Headset Size
1 1/8"
Seatpost Size
26.0mm
Top Tube Size
502
Original Colours
HFIX000000 HFJY000000
Made in Taiwan.
Fourth 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.