The 1985 Minigoose™ provides state-of-the-art race performance and features in a mini-sized BMX machine. Features like an all chromoly frame and fork with Triple Butted top and down tubes to keep strength up and weight down. Low mass 1⅜" Pro Class™ Alloy Wheels*, quick change Power Plate™, skinwall tires and heat treated Boron Steel cranks to provide acceleration performance previously available only on custom built "track" bikes. Dual front and rear hand brakes, M-1T™ Vented saddle and alloy platform pedals make the Minigoose™ formidable competition on the track and still safe and fun to ride on the street. Available in chrome with black accessories.
Frame + Fork
SR Cosmolite 1pc Cranks
Pro Class Alloy Rims
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Mongoose BMX serial numbers.
The serial number is found under the bottom bracket. The first character is the factory code M = Merida.
Second character is year of production. 4 = 1984, 5 = 1985. Production would have most likely started around May 1984 through to Aplril 1985.
Third character is month of production. A = January, B = Febuary, C = March, D = April, E = May, F = June, G = July, H= August, I = September, J = October, K = November, L = December
Made in Taiwan.
As a general rule, bikes made in Taiwan had around a 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 switch production to making models for the following year.