BMX Catalogue
1985 Mongoose

B.M.X.® Products, Inc. celebrated its first decade of innovative engineering and quality manufacturing in 1984. During that 10 year period, B.M.X.® Products, Inc. pioneered a new industry; became instrumental in developing a new youth sport called bicycle motocross; and introduced the Mongoose®, the most popular name in BMX history.

The Company's colorful history began with the introduction of the Motomag® Wheel. The Motomag® was the first wheel made specifically for bicycle motocross. Cast of aluminum alloy, the Motomag® Wheel provided the most dramatic increase in strength to weight ratio over any conventional wheel. It also helped establish a whole new styling consciousness.

Then, the legendary Mongoose® Bicycle was born, the first complete, high quality, BMX bicycle available at an affordable price. During the course of its development, the original Mongoose® Motomag® bicycle evolved into a complete line of bikes, currently represented by eight models. These models are the result of our continuing efforts to produce the best possible bicycle for today's market.

The stronger, but heavier, Motomag® Wheels and assorted forged steel bike parts were eventually replaced by lighter alloy and chromoly components. Advancements in tubing technology paved the way for lighter and more reliable frames and forks. Stronger, larger diameter frame tubes eliminated the need for reinforcing gusset plates.

Ultimately, the spoked alloy wheel was replaced by the lighter and better performing generation of racing wheels, Pro Class™ Wheels.* The current state-of-the-art wheel, the Pro Class™ Series III features a hard anodized finish that increases rim rigidity up to 21% for the strongest and lightest Pro Class™ Wheel* available today.

As early as 1980, the Mongoose® Factory Racing Team proved instrumental in the creation and development of a large wheeled "BMX" bicycle, the Cruiser. During the evolution of the cruiser, Mongoose® experimented with 24" and 26" wheels, several different frame configurations and participated at race events across the U.S. and around the world. During that period, Mongoose® collected a mountain of knowledge and manufacturing skills related to large wheeled, high performance cruisers. But, that wasn't enough.

Mongoose® went on to capture the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser title in 1980, then again in 1983. In 1984, Mongoose® Factory Riders dominated the racing scene by sweeping six (6) National #1 titles in the National Bicycle League. Four of those were National #1 Cruiser titles.