Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel)

by Mongoose

Product Features

• Uniquely designed unicycle for fun and commuting, with four-tentacled frame design
• 20-inch, 36-spoke wheel with 3-inch slick tire
• Comfortably padded seat with built-in grab handle and bumper
• 3-piece 155mm crank, pedals with integrated reflectors
• Safety helmet and pads recommended; for ages 8 and older

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Show off your mad unicycle skills with the 20-inch Mongoose Squid, which gets its name from the uniquely designed four-arm tentacle frame in black with scrolling golden accents that stretch down from the seat to the hub. Because of the frame design, it's a great choice for commuting and locking up using a standard bike lock.

A fun way to travel around town, the Squid features a 3-inch wide slick tire that's perfect for hugging city streets, a 36-spoke, heavy duty 20-inch wheel, pedals with integrated reflectors, and shiny chrome front grab handle and back bumper built into the comfortably padded seat--great for new riders learning to ride a unicycle.

Features:

• Black and silver design
• Four arm tentacle frame
• Wheel with 36 spokes and 3-inch slick tire
• Grab handle and bumper built into saddle
• Measures 29.92 x 7.87 x 21.65 inches (L x W x H):

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

Show off your mad unicycle skills with the 20-inch Mongoose Squid, which gets its name from the uniquely designed four-arm tentacle frame in black with scrolling golden accents that stretch down from the seat to the hub.Because of the frame design, it's a great choice for commuting and locking up using a standard bike lock. A fun way to travel around town, the Squid features a 3-inch wide slick tire that's perfect for hugging city streets, a 36-spoke, heavy duty 20-inch wheel, pedals with integrated reflectors, and shiny chrome front grab handle and back bumper built into the comfortably padded seat--great for new riders learning to ride a unicycle.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 29.9 x 7.9 x 21.6 inches ; 24.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. A separate shipping charge will also apply.
• ASIN: B000IOQ0RK
• Item model number: R6957
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,286 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nothing fishy about it!, July 30, 2007

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P. DENGLER - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel) (Sports)

We just purchased the Mongoose Squid Unicycle for my 11 year old daughter. She was up and riding in one week. It is a very good deal for someone looking for a unicycle for casual riding.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous fun for all!, January 8, 2008

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A. Crawford (Jal, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel) (Sports)

I bought this unicycle for my 10 year old son this Christmas. He was thrilled, and so am I every time I see him ride it. He had never ridden one before, so he is a beginner, but loves it. It is very sturdy and well made. He has had several good wrecks to date, and fortunately, neither of them have any physical damage!

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy it!!, November 19, 2008

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K. Lemler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mongoose Squid Unicycle (20-Inch Wheel) (Sports)

I purchased three of these for my nieces and nephews. On our first round of orders, one was missing a parts box, and two had punctured inner tubes. In addition, none of the three boxes had complete instructions. After our returns, we still had to buy replacement inner tubes, as the originals were faulty. So, I had to replace BRAND NEW inner tubes for all three unicycles. I wish I had just spent the additional money up front for something of higher quality. I'm not sure why Amazon even sells something of such poor quality. I am very dissatisfied.