Review: Mongoose Beast All Terrain Bike

My jaw dropped the first time I saw the Mongoose Beast in person, as photos just don’t do this beast justice. The 26″ Beast comes with massive 4-1/4″ knobby tires that attract all kinds of attention when you’re riding by, so be prepared to answer some questions when people inevitably come up to you.

The Mongoose Beast measures in at 68″ long, 23″ wide and 41″ high, with a 26″ rigid steel frame. 4″ alloy wheels are wrapped with massive 4-1/4″ tires that can overcome virtually any terrain, be it sand, snow, or gravel. The Beast is an agile giant, and it’s a lot of fun to cruise around town on.

With a name like Mongoose and those supermodel good looks, you’d probably expect this bike to break the bank. But in fact, the Beast sells for a very reasonable $199 at Walmart. Yes, you read that right, Walmart!

Mongoose was able to keep the price of the Beast down by keeping things simple. It’s a single-speed bike with rear coaster kick brakes (remember those as a kid?), meant for some laid-back cruising – Not for taking on treacherous mountain trails.

The Beast is built with a single purpose in mind, and that’s for casual cruising in style. And it delivers that in spades. The matte paint treatment (available in blue, green, or red), the massive wheels with white rims, the overall presence of this bike is undeniable. Bring this Beast to the beach, and you’re sure to draw plenty of attention wherever you go.

The Mongoose Beast has reignited my love for biking, and I’ve been going riding every chance I get. If you are thinking about getting back on a bike, make sure you check out the Beast!