Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hi-Ten steel, 1" headtube
Suspension Fork
Hi-Ten steel, 16", nutted
Drivetrain
Crank
1-piece, forged steel, 28T
Bottom Bracket
American, 68 mm shell
Chain
KMC
Pedals
Nylon
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel, 36H
Rear Hub
Steel, 36H
Rims
Steel, single wall, 36H
Spokes
14G, steel, black
Tires
16" x 3.0", wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Caliper, steel
Cockpit
Stem
Aluminum/steel
Handlebar
Steel, 640 mm width, 176 mm rise
Grips
Mongoose, Kraton
Headset
Threaded, EC30
Seat
Saddle
Mongoose railed
Seatpost
Steel, 250 mm, 25.4 mm
About this model
Argus MX 16 belongs to the Mongoose Argus model. There are 3 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Mongoose Argus bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Mongoose Argus MX 16 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 149$. On the other hand, Mongoose Argus Sport 26 2020, is the most expensive and costs 899$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for BMX bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy BMX bike is 348$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a BMX bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 149$. If we compare this with the average BMX bike cost we notice that the price is 133.56% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork material
Argus MX 16 has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
The Argus MX 16 2020 bike is equipped with 16″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 16″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Argus MX 16 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.