1986 Mongoose

Eric Rupe Signature Edition

RIDER STYLE
Race
1986 Mongoose eric-rupe-signature-edition BMX Catalogue

The 1986 Mongoose Eric Rupe Signature Edition is Mongoose's finest 20" bicycle model. It is a production version of the Factory Works Bike that Eric Rupe piloted to two consecutive National #1 Pro Titles in the NBL (National Bicycle League). For 1986, the Rupe bike features Triple Butted 4130 chromoly tubing which reduces weight to an absolute minimum while maintaining all important strength, rigidity and reliability. The responsive handling requirements of advanced riders are met by the precise frame geometry which provides more ground clearance and more knee room than any other Mongoose frame. Equipped with premium racing components, which include Pro Class Series Ill hard anodized wheels, sealed bearing hubs, Pro Class Tubular Chromoly Cranks and the patented quick-change Pro Class Plate for quick gearing changes. The Eric Rupe Signature Edition frame is finished in bright, mirror-polished chrome plating and trimmed with black and chrome components. A frame and fork set is also available separately for custom building.

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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
100% CR-MO
100% CR-MO
Pro Class CR-MO
Pro Class III 36H
SR SB Alloy 10mm
SR MTP-100 Alloy
DC 901
MX 1001
Tech 4 Lever
M 1 Vented
Oakley O Wing
Pro Class
Comp III 20x1.75
PC 180 3pc PP 44T

Headset Size

1"

Seatpost Size

22.6mm

Top Tube Size

Unknown

Original Colours

chrome
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Serial Number
Format

M5X000000 M6Y000000
Second digit indicates year of production (1985 or 1986). X indicates Month (F to L - Jun to Dec). Y indicates Month (A to F - Jan to Jun). Bikes built between Jan and Jun 1986 would have been sold as 1986 models.