1979 nickel plated mongoose BMX bike rare
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About this product
This is a rare 1979 Mongoose BMX bike, featuring a nickel-plated finish and a durable Chromoly material frame. It comes with 20-inch wheels, BMX bar handlebars, and tubular tires, characteristic of its era. The bike is a single-speed model with no suspension and uses caliper side-pull brakes. As a vintage Mongoose Racing model, it represents a piece of BMX history, reflecting the brand's early designs and materials.
Our take
For collectors or enthusiasts of vintage BMX, this 1979 Mongoose is a significant find. The nickel-plated Chromoly frame is a standout feature, indicating both durability and a classic aesthetic from that era. With 20-inch wheels and tubular tires, it’s true to its original design. As expected for a bike of this vintage, it's a single-speed with no suspension and caliper brakes, which means it’s more about historical appreciation than modern performance. Its rarity and specific model year make it a unique piece, but don't expect it to ride like a contemporary BMX.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Rare 1979 model year
- Nickel plated Chromoly frame
- Classic 20-inch wheel BMX
- Vintage Mongoose Racing model
Cons
- Caliper brakes – side pull
- No suspension system
- Single-speed drivetrain only
Specifications
- Handlebar Type BMX Bar
- Wheel Size 20 in
- Bike Type BMX Bike
- Color nickle plated
- Tire Type Tubular Tires
- Material Chromoly
Show all 13 specifications
- Number of Speeds
- 1 Speed
- Brand
- Mongoose
- Model Year
- 1979
- Brake Type
- Caliper Brake - Side Pull
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Model
- Mongoose racing
- Frame Size
- 20 in
