Brand | Mongoose |
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Color | Pink/Black |
Age Range (Description) | Youth |
Special Feature | Air tires allow for riding on all terrain |
Weight Limit | 175 Pounds |
Number of Wheels | 2 |
Model Name | Mongoose Expo Scooter, Featuring Front and Rear Caliper Brakes and Rear Axle Pegs with 12-Inch Inflatable Wheels, Pink/Black |
Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Weight | 18 Pounds |
Handlebar Type | Adjustable |
Handle Height | 33 Inches |
Wheel Size | 12 Inches |
Wheel Type | Pneumatic |
Suspension Type | Front Suspension |
Brake Style | Rear Braking |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 35.9 x 24.4 x 6.5 inches |
Package Weight | 10.71 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 36 x 24 x 24 inches |
Brand Name | Mongoose |
Warranty Description | One Year Limited |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Suggested Users | unisex-teen |
Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle, Inc. |
Part Number | R6182WMI |
Style | Scooter |
Included Components | scooter |
Size | 12-Inch Wheels |
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Mongoose Expo Youth Kick Scooter, Suggested for Riders with Ages 6 to 9 Years Old, Max. Weight of 175 lbs., Front and Rear Caliper Brakes, Rear Axle Pegs, 12-Inch Inflatable Wheels
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Brand | Mongoose |
Color | Pink/Black |
Age Range (Description) | Youth |
Special Feature | Air tires allow for riding on all terrain |
Weight Limit | 175 Pounds |
Number of Wheels | 2 |
Model Name | Mongoose Expo Scooter, Featuring Front and Rear Caliper Brakes and Rear Axle Pegs with 12-Inch Inflatable Wheels, Pink/Black See more |
Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Weight | 18 Pounds |
Handlebar Type | Adjustable |
About this item
- Not an electrical scooter, ride over bumps on paved and non paved surfaces with 12 inch air filled bike style tires, suggested rider is 4'2" to 5'6" in height
- BMX bike style handlebars, freestyle Gyro brake rotor, and axle pegs make for a trick-ready scooter, front brake cables are shipped inside the stem/steer tube
- Wide foot deck make it easy to balance and stable while coasting, Perfect for riders 6 to 9 years old, maximum weight 175 pounds
- Looks like a Mongoose bike, but rides over all the stuff that inline skate wheel scooters can't. Includes 2 axle pegs in case you want to grind a side walk on the way to the park
- Steel traction coated deck, measures 33-inch high at handle bar, 48-inch long from wheel to wheel, deck is 14-inch long and 4-inch wide, Handlebar can be adjusted 3-inch
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ASIN | B01AP1Y7NE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,685 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #49 in Kick Scooters |
Date First Available | April 15, 2016 |
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Customers like the value and appearance of the kick scooter. For example, they say it's well worth the price, it looks cool and the frame and paint are pretty. Customers are also impresseded with the fun. That said, some complain about missing parts. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of assembly, and size.
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Customers like the value of the kick scooter. They mention it's well worth the price, an affordable ride, and a great product.
"...A quality, affordable ride!Big Rudy" Read more
"...So prob 2.5 hours total including what we did . Price point was great . It’s nice quality . Color is rich and deep. Solid piece of equipment...." Read more
"...The paper directions were awful and not helpful for the average person. My husband and I had to watch several YouTube videos to make headway...." Read more
"...The price is VERY GOOD for it's looks, construction and selection of materials. It is an excellent scooter and will be very durable...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the kick scooter. For example, they say it looks cool, the color is very pretty, and the frame and paint are nice. Some love the bright color and the style. That said, some complain about the photos on the box.
"...However, the photos on the box are great -- even a couple close-ups of how the braking cables attach so they proved all the references you *should*..." Read more
"...The sleek design and eye-catching colors make this scooter a hit with the kiddos, and it's a surefire way to get them outside and active...." Read more
"Looks good, runs good! Easy to assemble...." Read more
"...Price point was great . It’s nice quality . Color is rich and deep. Solid piece of equipment...." Read more
Customers find the kick scooter to be really fun, easy to ride, and super fun for kids. They also say it's a great product for kids ages 6-11 and a good outdoor activity.
"...Scooter is a fantastic choice for young riders looking for a blend of fun, safety, and style...." Read more
"...6. fun as hell. I haven't used a scooter before, I will now.7. it is a cosmetically good looking scooter...." Read more
"...I like it! My wife likes it! It's easy and fun to ride, and my 8 year old son can grow into it...." Read more
"...Anyway, I think overall a very enjoyable toy." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the kick scooter. Some mention it's sturdy built, durable, and will last a long time. However, others say the brakes are poor quality, the quality control is horrible, and the product was made by hand with very poor quality and finish.
"I purchased this for my 7-year-old twin boys. The bikes are sturdy and a bit on the heavy side, but I prefer this, as it develops their strength...." Read more
"...And now the brakes...ok, these are total crap. They were nearly impossible for me to align and tension correctly...." Read more
"...Chews up groomed, unpaved trails and greenways. Wide, sturdy deck. Adjustable handlebars rock. Cool points.Con(s):..." Read more
"...It's made for smaller folks. Also, the brakes are OK, but you don't want to depend on them to get you out of trouble...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the kick scooter. Some mention that it was fairly easy to put together, with complete instructions. However, others say that it's a bit difficult to assemble, especially the brakes. The step by step instructions are lacking in clarity and the manual needs to be updated to be consistent with the parts. The brake set up was confusing for some customers.
"...Interestingly, there were no instructions at all included -- though perhaps there is a link on a website or something if it came to that...." Read more
"...It was easy to assemble, and the boys love them...especially that it has brakes!! A quality, affordable ride!Big Rudy" Read more
"...So in-spite of the really BAD assembly I can recommend this product, I feel it's much safer than those little Razors but that's my opinion only...." Read more
"...For starters one out of five was totally unable to be assembled - the end of the front brake cable was either fused or completely stuck in the main..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the kick scooter. Some mention it's large enough for an adult to have fun on, and they like the size. However, others say that the wheels are small and not big enough for a rider. Some say that it'll be interesting for adults, while others say it'd be better for kids.
"...one yourself, it will likely be unsafe and most certainly miserable for a small child get into motion and keep it there...." Read more
"...Chews up groomed, unpaved trails and greenways. Wide, sturdy deck. Adjustable handlebars rock. Cool points.Con(s):..." Read more
"...2. The unit does not fold and takes up more space than the average scooter3...." Read more
"...making it perfect for growing kids...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the missing parts in the kick scooter. They mention that the wheel attachments were missing, and some screws and bolts were also missing.
"...safety issue I mentioned above, but I was still sore that it was missing parts, I would have installed if it had been there but its not worth it at..." Read more
"...Also, we were missing parts. After reading all the reviews this seams to be all too common...." Read more
"...Starting with the Cons: The front brake cable that connects to steering stem is missing and the stem adapter is smashed or broke off...." Read more
"...Feel like it was missing parts/tools , usese a Allen for handle bars and was not in box !" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cables on the kick scooter. They mention that the cables are flimsy and easily damaged. They also say that the break cable is missing and the cable gets destroyed by curbs. Customers also mention that there are cheap aluminum brake cable adjusters that strip out.
"...are on the free ends of the brake cables WILL fall off and leave sharp frayed ends. I purchased heat shrink tubing to cover those up...." Read more
"...The brake cables both were grossly mis-set and they were not tightened to the calipers...." Read more
"...The other part that was missing was the break cable that hooks up to the front break...." Read more
"...olds do, the bottom of the scooter scrapes the surface and it shreds the cable...." Read more
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Pros:
Packed really well. The box is sturdy and all components are wrapped-up nicely -- had no damage that I've found. Build quality seems strong -- I actually like the weightiness of the steel frame as compared to the aluminum razor. 12-inch, air filled tires will make this a breeze to stay caught up on walks and family bike rides even though our roads are hilly and have a rough asphalt surface. Chews up groomed, unpaved trails and greenways. Wide, sturdy deck. Adjustable handlebars rock. Cool points.
Con(s):
Not a huge fan of the plastic rims -- I might be tempted to find a steel wheel replacement because I feel like the plastic is significantly hampering the stopping power. Perhaps once the brake pads and wheels get roughed up a little there will be more grip? I would only dock this a half of star though because if you adjust the brakes well, they'll do a good job of at least bleeding off a good amount of speed, but not able to lock the tires into some power skids. In any event, easier to ditch than a bike if things go south fast.
Now, some caveats.
1. When you assemble this puppy, be sure you take your time, get the tools they advise you to use together, and buy some grease (e.g., lithium car brake grease). Do this before you start, so you don't have to hunt for anything. I spread it out over two nights, took my time, and had zero stress. Total time for me was maybe an hour.
2. The instructions are pretty complete. If you follow them and don't rush, you should be fine. Did I say don't rush? DON'T!
3. Be sure to PAY ATTENTION to the details on the brake cable hookup. This machine has a somewhat complicated "collar" that allows you to swivel the handlebars 180 degrees, and more, for fancy tricks. What that means is that the cables don't physically connect all the way from the hand-grips to the wheels. They go through a swiveling collar. It's a neat engineering trick, but it's also not finely machined. So you'll need to take your time to understand how it works, adjust it, and set it up right - so you can stop safely.
4. Having read horror stories about bicycles and other wheeled beasts shipped out of China, I pumped up the wheels to the full 40 lbs and twirled them after bolting them to the frame. And ... grind, grind, grind. Yes, just as others have noted - the wheel bearings are pretty poor, and worse, there is not nearly enough grease to help them move. So ... you will need to take apart the wheel hubs, front and rear, and SLATHER the grease in there. Put in enough that it literally squeezes out when you screw (don't tighten!) the hub nut back down on the axle.
There are no instructions on how to do this. You'll have to Google something like "greasing or lubricating bicycle or scooter wheel bearings". You do this step BEFORE you bolt the wheels onto the scooter - not after, like I did. Basically, you'll need two wrenches, one to hold the nut on one side of the axle, while you unscrew the nut on the other side of the axle. You only need to unscrew one nut on each axle, maybe 1/2" to 1" along the axle - and you can then get to both bearings. Fill each side FULL of grease, then lightly tighten the nut you undid on the axle back to where it was. You don't have to tighten them down. Finger-tight, or just a bit more should be enough. The front axle is just like the rear axle. To find out if you got it right, before you bolt the wheel onto the scooter, see if it spins freely and smoothly all by itself on the axle, without any wobble. If you are afraid to take this on, just bring the wheels to a bike shop, and they can do it for you in 15 minutes or less.
The only other cautions I'd offer are that if you are as big as I am, you will have to be particular about where you put your feet. You will only get part of each shoe on the floorboard. It's made for smaller folks. Also, the brakes are OK, but you don't want to depend on them to get you out of trouble. Pretend you are riding a bicycle or motorcycle, and look out well ahead of where you are going, so you don't get surprised into a quick-stop situation. Because you likely won't stop very quickly. The brakes on this scooter are not near as good as most bicycle brakes.
So, take your time, be safe, and have fun!!!
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2023
* I see people had a hard time assembling it. I took it to a local bike shop and had it assembled for $25. Everything went fine there.
* I was worried about the height, since it's made for kids. The handle bars only go up about 2 or 3 inches extra. The height is great for me, though. I'm 5'4"
* There are a lot of trails where we lived, and I was hoping the bigger, rubber tires would work on hiking trails. They do. They are fantastic, actually. It's a nice, smooth ride even over rocks and tree roots.
* The board is high enough off the ground that it only scrapes when going straight down over a curb. So far it's been okay going over rocks and bumps in trails and gutters and slopes on the sidewalks.
* As some people have said here, the breaks are not that powerful. They merely slow you down, not bring you to a sudden stop. I was concerned about that when I read about it, but after riding the thing, I think it might be a safety feature. It feels the most comfortable to slow down and hop off than to stop while riding.
* The footboard is too small for two feet, but it seems fine to let one foot hang, anyway. Unless you're going downhill, there isn't a long period of time before you have to push again.
* I was worried about the imbalance of exercising one leg all of the time, but it's easy to switch between legs, as it doesn't take that much coordination to ride the thing. My left leg can easily manage either holding me up on the board or pushing without getting confused.
Good on most terrain, smooth and fast but I do not think it is meant for adults. It’s too short for me and im at 5”4. A real pity as I would have wanted it for myself.
Otherwise, it will make a great gift for a child.