2023 New Custom Build Upgraded Mongoose Trail 29er Bike

New custom build off a new Mongoose Salvo Sport 29er trail bike. 16” frame for rider 5’4” to 5’8”.

I build custom bikes and refurbish old ones as a business and my aim with this particular build was to get a rider the most bang for buck for under the $1500 price point. On this bike which retails normally (not upgraded) for $1499, I’ve upgraded the drivetrain, the tires, the brakes, the rotors , the brakes, the dropper post, the suspension fork, the front wheel, the pedals

Top features include air suspension front and rear, tubeless rims and tires, Shimano 12 speed drivetrain, and a 120mm dropper seat post.

Tech Specs:
-boost 141mm Horst link frame (148 compatible)
-Rockshox recon 120mm fork Xfusion 110mm shock
-WTB i30 tubeless wheels w/ Continental mountain king 29x2.4 tires
-TranzX 125mm dropper seat post
-Meroca 4-piston hydraulic brakes with sram centerline 203mm F and 180mm R rotors
-Shimano Deore/SLX 12 spd drivetrain and crankset with hollow spindle and hollow crank arms (weight savings)
-Venzo tiawan-made aluminum flat pedals w/ sealed bearings, replaceable pins, and wide+thin platform


So you’re shopping for a mid-tier mountain bike; Why get this mongoose over a similarly priced Giant etc.? Firstly the suspension layout (Horst link/4-bar) has a better pedaling platform than a linkage single pivot like the Giant Stance and unlike the Stance, the frame has boost wheel spacing by removing a few spacers thereby opening up more replacement and upgrade options. Secondly, this bike has much better stopping power with larger rotors and 4-piston brakes.

Why my bikes over a new or used? New bikes are expensive and sales tax on a high dollar purchase can be painful. I instead cover the sales tax on all my bikes at year end. With used bikes, some can be a good deal but they’re a huge monetary risk as most mountain bikers are abusive toward their bikes (hey me too), so replacement parts and tuning will eliminate any money savings and cost you time and undue stress.

$1300 firm. (Still under msrp!)

If you are on a stricter budget, I do have the same bike stock I’m selling too for $900. It has 2 piston hydraulic brakes, 160mm rotors, a quick release coil fork , 2x9 Shimano Acera drivetrain, Kenda wire-bead tires, plastic pedals, and a rigid seatpost. Still better than a recreational hardtail for the same price.

Thanks for looking and please check out my other items and inquire about tuneups, tech services, and upgrades. Guaranteed to beat local shop rates!