Mongoose (1974–2021)

Skip Hess started BMX Products, Inc. out of his home in Simi Valley, California in September 1974 with his first product being the famous Motomag One wheel. According to Hess, at its largest stage of expansion, BMX Products, Inc. employed about 85 people. In its early years Hess recalled that about 600 frames per day were produced at its Chatsworth, Los Angeles location. The name comes from Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen

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One of the first, and best BMX frames. distinctive designs and lots of innovations.
Still making bikes today, they have seen it all thru the years.

Here is a website specifically for Mongoose Info:

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Mongoose Serial Number Guide