1987 Mongoose

Californian

RIDER STYLE
Race
1987 Mongoose californian BMX Catalogue

The 1987 Mongoose Californian, is a fully equipped machine designed for serious riding. The Californian features the race proven reliability of an all chromoly frame with Triple Butted Main Tubes and a heliarc welded 1" tubular chromoly fork. The track tested geometry gives you lightning quick starts and precise control, on or off the track. Everything about the Californian is no nonsense performance. From the Pro Class chromoly handlebars, wide profiled for greater pulling leverage to the 175mm Boron Steel cranks heat treated for maximum torque transfer. The patented Pro Class Series III hard anodized wheels with sealed mechanism hubs are stronger and lighter for better acceleration and handling. The Californian even comes with a complete set of Mongoose Safety Pads. The Californian is available in Classic Chrome or a Black Euro version.

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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 SM Alloy 10mm
SR MP-474 Alloy
MX 901
MX 1001
Tech 4 Lever
M 1 Vented
Mushroom Type
SR 427
Comp III 20x1.75
SR 175 1pc PP 44T

Headset Size

1"

Seatpost Size

22.6mm

Top Tube Size

Unknown

Original Colours

chrome black
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Serial Number
Format

M6X000000 M7Y000000
Second digit indicates year of production (1986 or 1987). X indicates Month (F to L - Jun to Dec). Y indicates Month (A to F - Jan to Jun). Bikes built between Jan and Jun 1987 would have been sold as 1987 models.