Mongoose MGX Atlas Women's Mountain Bike

by Mongoose

Product Features

• 21-speed, 26-inch mountain bike for women in silver/blue
• Element XC front suspension provides a smoother ride over rough terrain
• Shimano derailleur, SRAM gear shifters
• ATB anatomical saddle, MTB riser handlebar and stem
• Chunky MTB tires

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Nicely lightweight, the Mongoose MGX Atlas women's 26-inch mountain bike will ably handle both backwoods trails and the tough terrain of city streets with its strong alloy frame. It features a precision 21-speed Shimano drive train, Shimano derailleur, and SRAM gear shifters for easy and accurate changes on the fly. The Element XC front suspension provides a smoother ride over rough terrain as well as improved control. Other features include a comfortable ATB anatomical saddle, lightweight alloy rims with MTB hubs, alloy linear pull brakes, chunky MTB wheels, three-piece crank, and an MTB riser handlebar and stem.

Specifications:

• Frame & Fork: Women’s Alloy Frame with Element Fork
• Handlebar / Stem: MTB Riser Handlebar and Stem
• Shifting System: 21-Speed Shifting with Shimano Rear Derailleur
• Brakes: Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
• Crankset: 3-piece Crank
• Wheels: Lightweight Alloy Rims with Steel MTB Hubs

Assembly of the Bike:
This bike comes mostly assembled. Minor assembly is required before the bike can be used.

Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide
Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:

The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

• Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
• Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
• Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

• Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
• Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
• High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

• Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
• Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
• Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:

• Helmet (this is a must!)
• Seat pack
• Lock
• Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
• Spare tubes
• Portable bike pump
• Gloves

Product Description

The perfect balance of features and convenience, the MGX Mongoose Atlas 26" front-suspension aluminum mountain bike is ready to take on the trails or just get you going on a leisurely ride. With a drivetrain that features 21-speed Shimano and SRAM componentry, you can be assured that the Atlas with shift smoothly and last for years to come. The hand-crafted aluminum frame is lightweight and the alloy wheels resist rust and corrosion against the elements. Whatever your everyday riding needs, the MGX Atlas may be just what you're looking for in a bicycle.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 39.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000DZTZ4Y
• Item model number: M2671
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,422 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value bike, June 7, 2006

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Live Free or Die, NH - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mongoose MGX Atlas Women's Mountain Bike (Sports)

I bought this bike two weeks ago for my wife. The bike arrived well packed with no problems. The assembly took about 10 minutes. I have no bicycle assembly or tune up experience whatsoever. The bike rode fine and the only complaint that I have so far is that the shifters are a bit imprecise. Nothing terrible, but not as nice on my much more expensive Bianchi bike. I don't know if a tune would help - did not try, as the bike is used for very occasional ride here and there as is fine as is.

I think it is an excellent bike for the money.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bike, great price, January 21, 2007

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G8RH8R12 "g8rh8r" (Daytona Beach, FL.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mongoose MGX Atlas Women's Mountain Bike (Sports)

This bike does everything it should. Everything meshes and flows smoothly and it put a huge smile on my fiance's face when she got it for Christmas. Granted where we are there aren't many areas to put it to the test, but it seems well built, and should last for many years. The price was absolutely incredible, though I know it's not the top of the line Mongoose, but having that name, even if it's the offshoot, makes it better. The shifting is the only issue, you may not want to have the grip in the exact spot it should be in. But the clicks in between the 1 2 and 3 function for that gear if the derailer is set just a little off. That's just the nature of "grip twist" gears. My $2000 bike does the same thing. Sure, you can adjust it, but there's no harm in leaving it, and adjusting it may throw it more out of whack if you don't know what you're doing. It's a bike, it pedals, it shifts, and it stops. That's what they were made to do. So it works.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Problems with delivery and assembly of MGX, July 27, 2006

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D. B. Farnham "Buyer Beware" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mongoose MGX Atlas Women's Mountain Bike (Sports)

We received the Mongoose MGX today and have had significant problems. Its too early to review the actual bike performance but....the bike was delivered with the box open and missing parts. The front strut had significant scratches and the tools that were supposed to be included weren't. What's more, the assembly directions weren't easy to understand and the front break still isn't working as well as I'd like after much tuning (maybe 2 hours of assembly time so far). The front tire is bent a little so that one section of the tire will rub on the brake.

I have to conclude that purchases from Amazon should not include anything that needs significant assembly and am very close to returning the bike.