Author Topic: Mongoose 81/82 frames (Read 512 times)

OldGooseGuy · « **on:** January 16, 2015, 01:51 PM »

I've only been back here for a couple of days, and I think I've got the bug again!

You guys have built some sweet rides in the 7 or so years since I was last here.

I think I might have to start a new build project.

I fancy building another Mongoose, the one my mate used to ride back in the day.
If I remember, it was called a Mongoose California Special and was bought in the UK circa 1981/1982.

Does anyone have and idea what the chances are of being able to find this frame and forks?

stidds · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2015, 02:22 PM »

This is a picture of the California Special bikes. Pretty easy to replicate framesets are not rare, so come up for sale all the time.

OldGooseGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2015, 02:33 PM »

Yup, that's the one, with black accessories.

I'll get hunting!

In the meantime, if anyone has a F&F/bike knocking about that they want to part with, hit me up with a PM

stidds · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2015, 02:59 PM »

Look here for the specifications:

http://www.vintagemongoose.com/products/californiaspecial.php

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2015, 03:10 PM »

Lovely looking bikes those

OldGooseGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2015, 03:12 PM »

So should I be looking anywhere other than eBay?

bigfatolly · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2015, 05:13 PM »

Just as a guide for price I sold a California Special Frame and Fork with lovely survivor chrome,forks weren't so great though for £200 collected,which I was happy with,they do come up fairly regularly on UK ebay and very regularly on US ebay.

OldGooseGuy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2015, 05:53 PM »

Good info, I was hoping I could get something for around £200, so that's good to know.
Unless I can find something in really good condition, I think it will be getting a re chrome, so condition apart from dents or dings is not so important.