Review of Mongoose Wanderer AL Tandem Bike (26-Inch Wheels)

Mongoose Wanderer AL Tandem Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
By: Mongoose Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 4
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Great Platform for a Low End Tandem Bike

On: 2008-09-21

Looked at lot of $1500 plus tandem bikes before deciding to order the Mongoose. The basic bike platform is a good one. The wheels and gear train are sound. For the ~$350.00 price, there is a lot of accessory room to fill before one would jump up to the next price category. Recommendations: OEM tires and tubes are junk. First thing I did before letting the bike off of the assembly stand was to upgrade to thorn resistant tubes and "no-flat" strips. Put them inside of Contental Town and Country 26"x2.1 tires. Wife and I then rode up the driveway for a short ride and promply decided the handlebars were way too low. Unless one is about 5 tall or Quasimoto porportioned, way too much hunch back involved. Upgraded the front stem to an adjustable one, and the rear bars to 5" lift ones. Should be OK with the formentined modifications.

Good starter tandem

On: 2007-10-17

If youre an avid cyclist, you already know that you can NOT purchase a high quality bike (let alone a tandem) for this price. However, if you looking for a relatively low priced introduction to tandem biking, this item is a pretty good place to start.

One tip: Be sure to have a metric Allen wrench set on hand when the bike arrives, or its a trip to the hardware store.

Excellent Value for the money spent

On: 2007-06-14

My wife wanted us to purchase a tandem bike. I ride quite a bit but my wife does not due to a balance problem. I was not crazy about this but I bought the Mongoose Wanderer. I have been plesantly surprised!

The bike was shipped and arrived in perfect condition, no damage and all pieces were received. I assembled in less than an hour but I have a fair amount of experience in working on bikes and I have a repair stand and a good supply of tools. Brakes required some adjustment as did the front and real derailleurs. Park Tools "Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" is very helpful with this.

The ride of a tandem is better than I expected. Ive only ridden one tandem in the past and it was less than pleasant. We rode in a charity ride recently (appx 18 miles) and the bike worked perfectly! We got quite a few comments and most were very surprised at the low price paid for this bike.

The quality is very good for the money spent on the bike. Frame is excellent and total weight is not bad; appx 39 lbs. I did replace the knobby tires with higher-pressure smooth tires. (Much better ride.)Got a different seat for the wife. Seats seem to be more of unisex seats, which is understandable, mine was fine.

There are a few other changes I plan to make but nothing big. All in all, Im very happy with purchase. And most important, my wife really enjoyed the ride!

Damaged items

On: 2007-03-16

I bought the bike as a valetines Day gift for my girlfriend. First, I noticed how the box was damaged, upon opening it I saw the tires were bent. Now I have to coordinated with someone to get the bike back for an exchange. Maybe after that process, Ill get to enjoy it, but as of now, its a pile of parts sitting in the garage

Damaged items

On: 2007-03-15

I bought the bike as a valetines Day gift for my girlfriend. First, I noticed how the box was damaged, upon opening it I saw the tires were bent. Now I have to coordinated with someone to get the bike back for an exchange. Maybe after that process, Ill get to enjoy it, but as of now, its a pile of parts sitting in the garage