Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork RST
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Groupset Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum
Suspension Fork
RST DIRT-T, 26", aluminum steerer, 9mm x 100mm, thru axle
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M2000, 9-speed
Front Derailleur
None
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus SL-M2000, 9-speed
Cassette
SunRace, 9-speed, 11-36 tooth
Crank
Samox CW-1448M, aluminum
Bottom Bracket
Samox, cartridge, 3-piece, threaded 68mm shell
Chain
KMC Z99
Chain Guide
MRP
Pedals
Flat
Wheels
Front Hub
Xposure, aluminum, sealed-bearing, 32 hole, 6-bolt
Rear Hub
Xposure, aluminum, sealed-bearing, 32 hole, 6-bolt
Rims
Xposure, aluminum, double wall, 26mm width, 32 hole
Spokes
14G, steel
Tires
Kenda Small Block, 26" x 2.35", wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
Mongoose, mechanical, aluminum 160mm rotors
Brake Levers
Mongoose
Cockpit
Stem
Xposure, melt forged aluminum, threadless, 40mm, 7°, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Xposure, double-butted, aluminum, 750mm width, 30mm rise, 31.8mm diameter
Grips
Mongoose Hive, single density
Headset
Threadless, ZS44/ZS44, retainer bearing
Seat
Saddle
Mongoose Dirt jump, integrated rails
Seatpost
Xposure, aluminum, 200mm, integrated with saddle
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Fireball 9-Speed completes the Mongoose Fireball model. Mongoose launched 4 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Mongoose Fireball bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Mongoose Fireball Moto 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 569$. Mongoose Fireball SS 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 1069$.
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.
Dirt Jump bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Dirt Jump bike that is reliable is 863$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Dirt Jump bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 719$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Fireball 9-Speed price is 20.03% smaller than the average cost of a Dirt Jump bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The RST is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on Fireball 9-Speed are the 26″ aluminum type. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.