The text went something like, "Do you want the Mongoose." "Sure, how much." "Free, Gratis, Nothing." "Okay."
I pick up the bike and it was in descent condition but needing some general TLC. The first thing I did was strip off all the components so I could clean up the frame and components. The old cantilever brakes and 7 speed shifters were trashed. After a thorough cleaning, I reinstalled the components. I went to Incycle, and bought new cables, brake levers and V-Brakes. I installed and adjusted everything.
The Mongoose Dynametric rides nice. I had an old set of Shimano Deore LX thumb shifters. I installed them and am amazed by how well the 7 speed setup shifts, so smooth and surprisingly quick! I was instantly brought back to the early 1990s. I think I could get by on an old 7 speed Deore setup.
So now I have one more bike in my collection. The frame is about 49cm. Does anyone need a bike? I will let it go for what I have into it with regards to new cables, brakes, brake levers and my shifters.
