Can you raise the handle bars on a Mongoose bike?

Handlebars can generally be raised or lowered to accommodate different riders. Mongoose bikes are equipped with a threadless headset and stem, which cannot be raised or lowered without the aid of additional parts. Slide the new riser stem onto the headset. Replace the handlebars and bolts onto the new riser stem.

How do I raise my Mongoose handlebars?

You can adjust the handlebars from front to back by loosening the clamp bolt in the stem’s front. Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench into the bolt head. Then turn it until the handlebar is loose. Rotating the handlebar moves it closer towards the rider.

What do the letters mean on a mongoose BMX bike?

B is the year (1992), H is the month (Aug) New-school Mongoose BMX bikes built through most of the 2000’s have a serial number that begins with 5 letters. The 4th letter corresponds to the year of manufacture and follows on from the mid-school serial numbers.

What is a mongoose bike?

Born out of a garage in SoCal back in 1974, Mongoose is synonymous with BMX. Mongoose designs BMX Freestyle and BMX Race bikes for riders of all ages and ability levels, and our bikes are trusted by some of the world’s best riders. 21 products

Where is the serial number on a mongoose bike?

Mongoose serial numbers are usually found stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket. This is not always the case and there will be some bikes that do not fit into this formula. Mid-school Mongoose BMX bikes built through most of the 90’s have a serial number that begins with 4 letters.

How can I tell what year my mongoose is?

Older Mongoose bikes made through the 1980’s had pretty easy serial numbers. Generally the year and month of build was stamped as the first part of the serial number. For example my 1986 Mongoose Expert has a serial number M6EG0652. The first number (6) relates to the year – 1986.