Mongoose Pizazz Girls' Bike (16-Inch Wheels)

Mongoose Pizazz Girls' Bike (16-Inch Wheels) Review

Mongoose Pizazz Girls' Bike (16-Inch Wheels) Feature

• Colorful blue and purple bike with 16-inch knobby wheels and pink flower decals for beginning riders
• Single speed bike includes removable training wheels
• Rear coaster brake makes stopping easy for new riders; front caliper brake for advanced riders
• Handlebar pad, removable backpack, enclosed chain guard, quick-release adjustable seat post
• Recommended for ages 3 to 6; assembly required

A great choice for teaching your youngster to ride a bike, the brightly colored Mongoose Pizazz 16-inch girls' bike features a low stand-over frame for easy access and convenient BMX-style handlebars. The curvy metallic sky blue frame is decorated with purple flower decals while the white handlebars feature a purple flower accent that doubles as a hand stop and the wheels have a unique 5-star spoke design in bright purple. It's further complemented by white knobby tires for excellent traction, training wheels for added stability while learning, an enclosed chain guard to help prevent snags and dirty pants cuffs, and a comfortably padded purple seat that's easily adjustable. The coaster-style brakes make stopping a breeze for new cyclists, and the Pizazz also includes a front caliper brake for advanced riders. It's completed by handlebar pads for added protection and a stylish backpack that attaches to the handlebar. Recommended for ages 3 to 6.

The decorated chain guard protects from snags.

Stylish backpack easily attaches to the handlebar.

About Mongoose
In 1974, BMX Products, Inc., later to be known as Mongoose Bicycles, launched from a humble garage. The first of its kind, the BMX bicycle was named after bicycle motocross and was designed to fit the needs of the rough-and-tumble dirt-racing pastime that took its toll on wheels and bicycles. The heavy-duty, one-piece cast-aluminum Mongoose Motomag wheel was soon born, and it was the first competition-ready BMX bicycle available. Skip Hess, while in Australia pursuing his motor sports passion, came into contact with a strange and unusual cat-size animal--the mongoose. Known for its passive nature while unprovoked, yet vicious and aggressive enough to kill a threatening Cobra twice its size, the Mongoose impressed Hess, who quickly registered the Mongoose trademark for his new bicycle racing frame.

The Expert BMX bicycle model, which is still a cornerstone of the Mongoose BMX line today, was introduced in 1980. Shortly after, Mongoose captured the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser Title. Previously known for the 20-inch bicycle, this title signaled the re-direction of Mongoose bicycles to larger-wheeled, adult-sized models. Several years later, Mongoose continues to dominate the cruiser racing circuit with six National No. 1 Cruiser titles, leading to the introduction of adult-sized Mongoose all-terrain bicycles (ATBs).

In 1992, Mongoose pioneered the full-suspension market with the introduction of the Amplifier. This design is still the most-copied suspension design in the market. Several year later, Mongoose launched the Newman adult bicycle frame, which is proven to be 15% stronger than any other bike frame in the market. The design, while functionally sound, also raised eyebrows because of its distinctive look.

In the next few years, Mongoose increased its marketing focus to dominate the bicycle industry, and more important, extend beyond it. The Mongoose brand marketing initiative makes more than 100 million impressions. Mongoose’s brand awareness increased by over 130% in 1999 and solidifies the No. 2 market share position in units and dollars. Mongoose was acquired by Pacific Cycle, LLC, and continues to grow and prosper with more than 40 models of BMX, mountain, trail, freestyle, jumping, comfort, road, and cyclocross bikes.

The perfect choice for a first bike, the Mongoose® Pizazz 16" girls' bicycle is designed to make kids fall in love with bicycles. It features training wheels and 5-star main wheels. A coaster brake gives kids control, and a rear caliper brake introduces them to hand braking systems. The knobby tires offer plenty of traction, and a curved top tube and pads on the stem help prevent injuries.