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1985-mongoose-mitygoose-bmx-catalogue

The 1985 Mongoose Mitygoose.

The 1985 Mitygoose® packs big bike performance into a junior-sized 16" sidewalk bicycle. Quality, easy rolling, full ball bearing hubs, head seat and crank set; one-piece steel crank, tubular fork and large diameter (1⅛" tube ) mainframe, provide big bike styling and performance. The sure stopping coaster brake, cross bar pad and adaptability for training wheels and rear hand brake make it the perfect choice for any junior-sized beginner or experienced rider. The Mitygoose® is available in red or blue with matching accessories, or in chrome with black accessories.

1997 Mongoose DMC Highlights.


Frame + Fork

HI-TEN

1pc Cranks (in)

4 1/2

Steel Rims

28H

Original Catalogue Specs.


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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.