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Mongoose has a new super affordable BMX treat with their new Rebel x26! It’s a well rounded BMX bike that feels right at home on the track, park, street and pump tracks. To the naked eye, the entry level Rebel x26 looks like a “Dirt Jumper” but it’s actually a BMX bike. Because basically any MTB with aggressive dirt jumping geometry IS a BMX bike! And to add to that, a Dirt Jumper is a mountain bike….which is basically a BMX bike with front suspension lol!! The “Is it a MTB or a BMX” debate is a whole conversation unto itself but I applaud Mongoose for making it clear that this is a BMX bike regardless of what you may think a BMX bike or DJ should look like.
Pardon me for the lil rant but the Rebel X26 is a great choice financially if you’re looking to get into the sport without breaking the bank. The tubing is made from durable steel which I’m gonna assume is Hi Tensile steel which explains why the price point is so low. The grey and green color way reminds me of when the first generation Mongoose Title completes came out. But this time they spiced it up a little more with the green and black grips, green pedals and green highlights on the hubs. Another cool thing is the bike comes with disc brakes and the frame has disc brake mounts which is awesome at that price. At $198 I would pick one up just to see how it is.
Whether you’re looking to get some air or get up to speed, the Mongoose Rebel X26 BMX bike delivers. The durable steel frame and fork bring that BMX feel to a bike that rips up pump track and pavement alike. The 26-inch dirt jump wheels make it fast and agile, while the 2-inch rise handlebars and marbled neon grips create a cockpit that’s comfortable and responsive. Speed control is a breeze with the rear mechanical disc brake’s 160 mm rotor. Finally, shortened 165 mm, tubular chromoly cranks are built for all-out speed and a low profile that keeps them out of the way when you’re hopping curbs or whatever else gets in your way. On the ground or in the air, you can have it all with the Rebel X26. ~Mongoose Bicycles
Features:
- Durable steel frame and fork brings that BMX feel to a dedicated pump track bike for riders in the teen and adult age groups
- 26-inch wheels with 2.35-inch-wide tires give you free license to rip around quickly and confidently
- Take up the reigns with the 2-inch-rise handlebars and marbled neon BMX grips
- Control your speed with the rear mechanical disc brake’s 160 mm rotor
- The single-speed drivetrain is easy to use and maintain
- With shortened 165 mm, tubular chromoly BMX cranks, it’s easy to hop curbs and other obstacles or go for all-out speed
Big shout out to Dwayne Taylor of putting me on to this bike. And also congrats to him for being feature in the promo video and print ads for the bike!
Let me know what you think of this one in the comments!
