Mongoose (bicycles)

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Mongoose is a brand name of performance bicycles designed, manufactured, and sold by Pacific Cycle, a subsidiary of Dorel Industries. It produces several models of BMX, mountain bikes, and street bicycles, making ample use of light weight alloys and magnesium. They are based in Madison, Wisconsin.

The company was founded in southern California in 1974, with a single product, cast magnesium wheels. It has since expanded to developing a wide range of bikes and performance parts, as well as skateboards, and electric scooters. It is heavily involved in professional bicycle events, and sponsors many riders (such as Eric Rupe) in various competitions, including the X Games and the Dew Action Sports Tour.

Mongoose sells essentially two lines of bicycles. One is a line of discount bikes offered through mass-merchandisers like Wal Mart, Sears and Kmart. The other line, featured on the website, are higher end models sold through specialty shops.