Mongoose Beast Fat Bike build and ideas

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Quick update to Big Red.
Added the 22 tooth rear cog and a yellow vintage-style padded diamond seat. I need a couple of links added to the chain, so instead tightening everything down, I bought a yellow chain. It should be in next week.

All that's left is a stem and handlebar pad set and a lighter crankset and the Big Red FMX will be complete!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[yoothgeye]

The scale is perfect for the faux-BMX look! I love it!

 

[kingfish254]

I can't wait for the video of Tank doing a bunny hop with it!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Now THAT would be a sight! :lol: :lol: :lol:

I can't wait for the video of Tank doing a bunny hop with it!

 

[Bill in Houston]

usually clipless would be considered cheating, but for a 47lb bike, I'll allow it.

 

[charliechaindrive]

:?: finally got to see a beast in person, and the green one is really nice. The color is much deeper than what it looks like on the walmart site, even in my pics. I think it looks much better with the darker green, but the decals half to go. There was also similar damage to the downtube, like on steve's beast. And a few nicks on the forks

These tires are huge!

And a shot of yours truly, sitting on the beast

I'm getting mine this friday hopefully, this particular one had to stay at walmart. And I can hop this thing somewhat easily; I got yelled at by my mother for doing it, but it's possible. just for kicks sometime I'll half to convert the back wheel to a freecoaster and try some cool stuff on it at the bike park 8)

Ccd

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Got the yellow chain today from eBay, two days from Denver to Atlanta, SWEET!
http://stores.ebay.com/luxlowbikes

Had to remove one link and on it went. The 36/22 setup is super easy to pedal, this is a cruiser, not a racer, so it works out nicely for me. I've taken the front end apart and greased everything up. I've got a crank puller, but ordered a BB remover tool so I can service it 'properly' :roll: The hub howled under downhill braking, so I"m gonna get it serviced, that's beyond my current skill set.

Here's some updated pics, BTW my daughter saw it was a Mongoose and has named it 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'.





Cheers,
Dr.T

 

[yoothgeye]

Looks great, LOVE the name!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

'Rikki Tikki Tavi' is very cool Doc! 8)

Luke.

 

[kingfish254]

Glad to see that some are showing up in stores.
From my rides yesterday and today, I know about 10 people that say they are going to order one.

Love the look and the name Tank!

Here is a pic of Fat Fink II from today's ride.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

kingfish,
Really digging FF II, the look with the apes and the Electra seat and grips is great.

Maybe we can get FF II & RTT together for a ride around Savannah this summer!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[Wildcat]

Let me know if you guys plan a ride in Savannah, if I'm off that day, I'll probably be able to make it.

 

[Houndog]

I like yours Dr.Tankenstein....

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Wildcat,
Will do. My current plan is be there over the 4th of July holiday.

Houndog,
Thanks, I dig yours too. My original thought was to strip the paint off of mine too. Seeing yours, I still may............someday.

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[kingfish254]

Tank and Wildcat, that would be a fun ride!

Houndog do you have a pic of your paint in the sun?

 

[Bill in Houston]

great work, guys. cool-looking bikes. i'm definitely going to need a colored chain.

 

[kbollox]

I said I was finished, what a joke..

Lets drop in a YST cup & bearing set & a Tioga Avenger 1 1/8th threaded headset and see what happens.

 

[Bill in Houston]

those bearings look pretty tough. are they like these? http://www.jensonusa.com/YST/Yst-Sealed ... -WBearings
do you think they will be smoother than the originals?

is there anything wrong with the stock headset?

 

[Houndog]

Tank and Wildcat, that would be a fun ride!

Houndog do you have a pic of your paint in the sun?

I need a better camera...This is all I got...

 

[phusion x]

Got the yellow chain today from eBay, two days from Denver to Atlanta, SWEET!
http://stores.ebay.com/luxlowbikes

Had to remove one link and on it went. The 36/22 setup is super easy to pedal, this is a cruiser, not a racer, so it works out nicely for me. I've taken the front end apart and greased everything up. I've got a crank puller, but ordered a BB remover tool so I can service it 'properly' :roll: The hub howled under downhill braking, so I"m gonna get it serviced, that's beyond my current skill set.

Here's some updated pics, BTW my daughter saw it was a Mongoose and has named it 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'.





Cheers,
Dr.T

That red one looks great