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The 1985 Mongoose Pro Class 24.

For the rider who demands the finest, award winning 24" cruiser available. Developed and refined with the engineering skills of the Mongoose® Factory and the riding talents of 1983 ABA National #1 Cruiser rider, Brett Allen. The first year in production, the 1985 Pro Class™ 24 captured an unprecedented, four NBL National #1 Cruiser titles. The winning geometry has incorporated the precise responsiveness of a 20" bicycle into the stability and control of the larger 24" wheel. Equipped with premium components, exclusively, the patented Pro Class Series III Hard Anodized Wheels*, sealed bearing hubs, Pro Class™ chromoly and alloy stem and the geometrically matched Pro Class™ chromoly Cruiser handlebars. From start to finish, the Pro Class™ 24 radiates quality, performance, styling and a heritage of winning. Available in brilliant show chrome with black accessories.

1985 Mongoose Eric Rupe Signature Edition Highlights.


Frame + Fork

CR-MO

Pro Class 3pc Tubular CR-MO Cranks

180mm

Pro Class Series III Rims

36H

Original Catalogue Specs.


BMX SerialFinder.

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 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.