1999 Mongoose

Californian

RIDER STYLE
Race
1998 Mongoose Phase-1 BMX Catalogue

The classic Mongoose Californian is back for 1999. All new 7005 T-6 alloy frame design, featuring super-light, oversized heat-treated tubes and a whole lot more.

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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
7005 Heat Treated Alloy
100% CR-MO
Pro CR-MO 2pc
Weinmann Zac19 36H
Mongoose Alloy
Mongoose Alloy
None
DiaCompe VC-757 V
DiaCompe MX-1
Mongoose Dropnose
Mongoose Kryton
Alloy 4 bolt front load
Blur 2 fat/skinny
3pc 175 44T

Headset Size

1 1/8"

Seatpost Size

27.2mm

Top Tube Size

Unknown

Original Colours

polished
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Serial Number
Format

H8X00000 H9Y00000
Made in Taiwan.
Second digit in the serial indicates year of production (1998 or 1999). 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.