Mongoose Malus Mens and Women Fat Tire Mountain Bike, 26-Inch Bicycle Wheels, 4-Inch Wide Knobby Tires, Steel Frame, 7 Speed Drivetrain, Shimano Rear Derailleur, Disc Brakes

I've been riding my Mongoose Malus Fat Tire Mountain Bike since September 2021, and it has been an absolute game-changer for my outdoor adventures! 🚵‍♂️Durability and Build Quality: The bike's robust frame and high-quality components have withstood all kinds of terrain, from rocky trails to sandy beaches. It feels incredibly sturdy and reliable, giving me confidence on every ride.Fat Tires: The fat tires are a standout feature. They provide excellent traction and stability, making it easy to tackle challenging surfaces like snow, mud, and loose gravel. Plus, the ride is surprisingly smooth, even on rough paths.Comfort: The ergonomic design and comfortable saddle make long rides enjoyable. I appreciate the thoughtful design that minimizes fatigue, allowing me to ride longer without discomfort.Performance: The bike's performance has been consistently impressive. The gears shift smoothly, and the brakes are responsive and reliable. Whether I'm climbing steep hills or cruising on flat trails, the Mongoose Malus handles it all with ease.Aesthetics: On top of its performance, the bike looks fantastic. The sleek design and bold colors always turn heads and earn compliments from fellow riders.Overall, the Mongoose Malus Fat Tire Mountain Bike has exceeded my expectations in every way. It's a versatile, durable, and stylish bike that's perfect for anyone looking to explore the great outdoors. Highly recommended!

Simply put, this is a fantastic fat tire bike for the incredible price of less than $250. I've already put in over 60 miles in the last couple of weeks, and it's just a joy to ride. I was pleasantly surprised at the power/torque this bike has when tackling hills. I was a bit worried about how it would handle steep inclines given its weight, but man... the first steep elevated trail bridge I climbed, I easily outpaced others who were riding multi-geared road bikes. This puppy can also easily take off from a standstill with little effort.I was originally looking for a bike with a smooth ride for suburban/trail biking, and this has proven to be exactly what I wanted. This is by far the least expensive bike I've ever purchased, but it's also the MOST FUN I've ever ridden! I'm sure the $2,000 - $6,000 fat tire bikes would smoke this in a heartbeat, but seriously... for under $250, this thing over-delivers! Rides really well on paved and gravel paths. Plus, it's always a hoot to hear the various comments from others who've never seen a fat tire bike before!Is it perfect? No. The one thing I would recommend that everyone upgrades immediately is the seat. I know that bike seat comfort is highly personal and subjective, but I found the factory seat to just be rock hard and uncomfortable for any ride over a few miles. So for another small investment of $45 for a quality seat, I'm sitting comfortably at 20+ mile rides with no complaints.Pros:- Low cost but solid quality- FUN to ride. There's nothing like fat tire biking.- Nice power/torque. Easy hill climbing and quick take offs.- Fairly easy to assemble.Cons:- Factory seat is a bit hard. Recommend replacing ASAP.- Mine was missing a nut for the front tire assembly... minor inconvenience though.Summary:- Looking for an intro to fat tire biking? BUY THIS. You won't regret it.

I'm on the wrong side 50, a tad under 6 foot, and 310 lbs. Knee, shoulder, and foot issues prevent me from walking, lifting, or even working a heavy bag.So I bough the Mongoose Malus as a way to exercise.What others say is true - it's a basic bike that you'll have to replace parts on. The good news is that the replacements are easy and far cheaper than stepping up to a more expensive bikes.True, it is heavy, but if you're just trying to make it around the neighborhood for a couple of laps a day for the purpose of exercise, then that's actually a good thing.Parts you HAVE to replace:Seat - I went with the Sunlite Cloud-9 Bicycle Suspension Cruiser Saddle, Cruiser Gel, Tri-color BlackBrakes - I used shimano brakes and the difference is night and day - I believe its because the stock brakes are so bad. They do not stop you quickly at all. They don't lock up the rotor. Shimano M375sShifter - Like many, I thought - no big deal, I'll just avoid hitting it. I have larger than normal hands and the shifter takes up half the handlebar - so I upgraded to a shimano SL-M315-8R. Amazing upgrade.Pedals - there wasn't anything horribly wrong with the stock ones, but they were polymer and while the bike is rated for 350, I just didn't trust them to support my full weight if I get up on the pedals. Replaced with PD-EF205I replaced some other stuff, but I wouldn't say it's required. The seat and shifter are ease of use issues, the brakes and pedals were potential safety problems.The replacement of all parts are easy. If you can assemble furniture, you can replace bike parts. It's 3 metric allens, a driver, a screw driver, and you will need some snips or something that can cut through wire - you have to cut through the wire on the stock brake and shifter assemblies to remove them - and that's fine. A pair of side cutters will work well.If you're fat and looking for a dependable cruiser you can't break - that's what I bought it for and so far this month I've got close to 95k on it, no issues.

Mongoose is the cheapest bike brand I could find and it certainly weathered well for the year I've been using it. It has great traction in snow, ice, and sand but mostly bought the fat tire bike to support my hefty weight. It took some getting used to at first but eventually got the ease of turning corners quickly.