Mongoose Grudge
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Mongoose Grudge. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
13 reasons to buy
- This oversized BMX was great fun, for big kids and adults.
- With coordinated blue accessories and gumwall tires, the Grudge looked good.
- Bikelifers found the Grudge easy to wheelie.
- Owners said the Grudge was a comfortable and smooth ride.
- With plump 2.35” tires, the Grudge rode plush.
- BMX enthusiasts loved the 1” thick aluminum, double-wall rims.
- Adults up to and over 6ft loved riding the Grudge.
- At it’s initial asking price, Grudge owners felt they got their money’s worth.
- Simple assembly took from ½ to 1 hour.
- The frame and build felt durable and solid.
- Welds and gussetry were of a surprisingly high quality.
- An old-school quill stem gave taller riders a range in height adjustment.
- For a solid steel frame, some owners saw the 33lb heft as lightweight.
9 reasons not to buy
- General consensus was that the stock saddle was hard and uncomfortable.
- Several riders found the front caliper brake to be weak.
- Plastic brake levers didn’t impress many riders.
- Stock pedals weren’t loved. They were often swapped out.
- From some outlets, the Grudge was considered to be overpriced.
- Some owners noted the need to grease bearings on new Grudges.
- The generic BMX manual wasn’t helpful to beginner home mechanics.
- Grips could be hard on the palms.
- One buyer received a bent fork.
Bottom line
Many owners were blown away with the Grudge, which was seen as a good entry-level 26” BMX. Enthusiasts described it as being surprisingly durable and sturdy. It was seen as having “lots of potential”, with room for low-cost upgrades. Some low-end parts were expected for the dirt-cheap asking price. BMXers often swapped out the saddle, brakes and pedals. Maintenance and modifications took minimal effort and expense. Once upgraded, this could be one to hold on to.Expert Reviews
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