For '97 the Expert Comp features a Mongoose race ready cro-mo looptail main frame in chrome or matt ice graphite, paired with a chrome 1 inch cro-mo fork, Mongoose alloy 4 bolt stem, Expert handlebar, Mongoose Kryton grips. Shimano CT-91 Canti brake on the rear with alloy Mongoose lever, Mongoose 36 hole alloy rims with alloy Formula hubs and Mongoose blur tyres. Mongoose heat treated 1-piece cro-mo 175 millimetre crank set with alloy 44 tooth chain ring and spyder, Mongoose alloy comp pedals, 26.0 millimetre seat post, Mongoose racing seat and 3 bolt seat clamp.
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To use the BMX SerialFinder start typing the whole serial into the search bar at the top of the page, or use the Advanced Search page. Based on your entry, a filtered list of possible bikes that match your serial year and month will appear. Do not include the individual frame numbers (see below).
Mongoose mid school serial numbers.
The most common serial number format contains four characters at the beginning. The first two characters (letters) are the factory code. The third character (letter) indicates year of production. Fourth characters (letter) indicates month of production. The remaining numbers are the individual frame numbers and not part of the date sequence.
1996 Built Frames.
HFFX000000 | X = production Month (E to L - May to Dec)
1997 Built Frames.
HFGY000000 | Y = production Month (A to D - Jan to Apr)
Made in Taiwan.
As a general rule, bikes made in Taiwan had around an 8 month production lead timeline before they were delivered and sold in bike shops around the world. Generally around May of each year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.
For a detailed explanation on mid school Mongoose BMX serial numbers, check out our easy-to-follow serial number guide.
