Mongoose produces a variety of bicycles for both mountain and urban biking enthusiasts. A critical aspect of any bike is the bike being properly fitted to the rider and comfortable. Handlebars can generally be raised or lowered to accommodate different riders. Mongoose bikes are equipped with a th...
Align the handlebars with the front wheel. Straddling the bike can make it easier to judge how the handlebars and front wheel line up. Once you have them aligned, use the torque wrench to carefully tighten the stem clamp bolts evenly to the manufacturer's recommended torque, usually between 5...
Check the reach—that's the distance from the bike seat to the handle bars. The child should be able to reach the handlebars without leaning too far forward. If the bike has hand brakes, make sure the child can comfortably reach and squeeze them. For tips on choosing a kid's bike, se...