Mongoose Butterfly Summer Girls' Bike (12-Inch Wheels)

by Mongoose

Product Features

• 12-inch girl's bike with cool freestyle BMX frame
• Sturdy full steel welded frame with unicrown fork
• Rear seat doll carrier and front handlebar bag
• 1-piece forged steel crankset; heavy-duty training wheels
• Padded BMX seat; suitable for ages 3 to 4; 1-year warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

What little girl wouldn't love the Mongoose Butterfly 12-inch bike? Not only does the bike offer a cool freestyle design and a sturdy full steel welded construction, but it also comes with a rear seat carrier for toting your child's favorite doll. There's no better way to keep your little girl entertained. Details include a padded BMX seat with a bumper guard, a three-piece safety pad set, a handlebar bag, coaster brakes, a one-piece forged steel crankset, heavy-duty training wheels, and 12-inch steel wheels with composite tires. The bike, which is suitable for children between 3 and 4 years of age, is backed by a one-year warranty.

About Mongoose
In 1974, BMX Products, Inc., later to be known as Mongoose Bicycles, launched from a humble garage. The first of its kind, the BMX bicycle was named after bicycle motocross and was designed to fit the needs of the rough-and-tumble dirt-racing pastime that took its toll on wheels and bicycles. The heavy-duty, one-piece cast-aluminum Mongoose Motomag wheel was soon born, and it was the first competition-ready BMX bicycle available. Skip Hess, while in Australia pursuing his motor sports passion, came into contact with a strange and unusual cat-size animal--the mongoose. Known for its passive nature while unprovoked, yet vicious and aggressive enough to kill a threatening Cobra twice its size, the Mongoose impressed Hess, who quickly registered the Mongoose trademark for his new bicycle racing frame.

The Expert BMX bicycle model, which is still a cornerstone of the Mongoose BMX line today, was introduced in 1980. Shortly after, Mongoose captured the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser Title. Previously known for the 20-inch bicycle, this title signaled the re-direction of Mongoose bicycles to larger-wheeled, adult-sized models. Several years later, Mongoose continues to dominate the cruiser racing circuit with six National No. 1 Cruiser titles, leading to the introduction of adult-sized Mongoose all-terrain bicycles (ATBs).

In 1992, Mongoose pioneered the full-suspension market with the introduction of the Amplifier. This design is still the most-copied suspension design in the market. Several year later, Mongoose launched the Newman adult bicycle frame, which is proven to be 15% stronger than any other bike frame in the market. The design, while functionally sound, also raised eyebrows because of its distinctive look.

In the next few years, Mongoose increased its marketing focus to dominate the bicycle industry, and more important, extend beyond it. The Mongoose brand marketing initiative makes more than 100 million impressions. Mongoose’s brand awareness increased by over 130% in 1999 and solidifies the No. 2 market share position in units and dollars. Mongoose was acquired by Pacific Cycle, LLC, and continues to grow and prosper with more than 40 models of BMX, mountain, trail, freestyle, jumping, comfort, road, and cyclocross bikes.

Product Description

What little girl woudn't love this cute Mongoose bike complete with doll carrier The BMX style steel frame, heavy duty training wheels and coaster brakes ensure a durable, safe ride.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 24.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000WNI4H6
• Item model number: R7341WMHT
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,030 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very cute, and different, September 29, 2008

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J. Barnhart "loving mom" (WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a very different bike than what most stores are selling. I love that it is blue and purple, and not the usual pink! It was easy to put together, but there was NO instructions. My daughter LOVES the baby seat on the back. And the bag on the front is perfect for putting her baby bottles in. I would recommend this to any parent who feels they are about to o.d. on pink!! It is still very girly, but it doesn't look like a copy of what all the other little girls in the neighborhood are riding. A+ item, and wonderful shipping........Thank you for reading, and have a blessed day.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bad Tires, July 18, 2009

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JFolk - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mongoose Butterfly Summer Girls' Bike (12-Inch Wheels) (Sports)

I am in Afghanistan and bought this for my daughter's birthday. My wife got it put together and my daughter loved it. A couple days later my wife noticed the tire was flat and tried to pump it up. Come to find out the tire and inner tube was dry rotted. I won't return it since it is easier to just get the parts from another store. Also I wanted it fixed quickly since my daughter likes it so much. I was not completely satisfied with the quality of the product.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Bicycle, September 18, 2008

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T. Harrison "trooper911f" (Somewhere in Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mongoose Butterfly Summer Girls' Bike (12-Inch Wheels) (Sports)

My daughter dearly loves this bicycle. We bought ours already assembled and she rides it nearly nonstop. She enjoys putting her baby dolls in the little special seat and loves to ring the bell on the handlebars. The seat is adjustable and easy to raise/lower. I'd recommend it to all little girls out there!