$248 Mongoose Durham 26 Mountain Bike from Walmart - an Affordable 26er with an aluminum frame
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- čas přidán 24. 03. 2022
- Budget bikes are returning and this review is on the Mongoose Durham 26, an affordable mountain bike available at Walmart. Priced at $248, the Durham features an aluminum frame, trigger shifters, disc brakes and double wall alloy rims on the 26" wheels. I like the old school feel of 26" wheels, but the Durham is budget, so what are the tradeoffs? Check them out and comment below if you want to see the Durham turned into a project bike - Project Pork Chop.
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Saw a grown man on a BMX bike today. I asked him why he rides it, and he said, "Because it's fun!"
Moral: Who cares what size you bike is, as long as riding it is fun.
Ride on, Kev!
And good on you for giving the 24-inch to the local non-profit. That's a pro move!
Years ago I was driving downtown and told my passenger to “look at that old guy on a skateboard.” They laughed, but I was impressed. Forward a year or so and I ended up meeting him while riding my Vespa. It turns out he looks older than he actually is - skateboarding must be rough 😂 - but he’s a super nice guy and a wiz at wrenching on vintage Vespa scooters!
26ers are fun. I've been on 29ers since 2006, but recently built up a mid-late 90s Proflex full suspension. Ripped that thing atound the trails with some 29er and 27.5+ riders and they were shocked an old 80mm travel bime could keep up. Long live 26!
I'm impressed with this Mongoose. I started back into cycling with a $109 entry level "trail bike" that fell apart. Entry level big box has stepped up due in part to YTers like yourself
Great Job!
I bought this for my 62 year old father and plan to give it to him for Father's Day. I know it will be a huge hit! I feel much better after watching this video. Thank you!
The major no go for me was the derailleur hanger being part of the frame, I’ve broken a few and if you break one of those the frame is trash and you are selling parts….nice video Kev
Be interesting to see a 26” project, to see what’s available these days to upgrade them! 👍🏻🤔
Nice to see reviews for walmarts bikes..keeping my eyes open for a new commuter..not riding my higher end bikes to work and fishing spots.26 & 27.5 is a sweetspot for me,29er just feels off.awesome reviews Kev & keep em coming .👊
Schwinn aluminum comp should do you then
Glad to see a new-generation Walmart bike with 26s. Most bikes I have are 26, and 26s are the most fun out of all the tire sizes I own, especially my modified 04 Schwinn Jaguar and 05 Schwinn S-20 3.6
KevCentral is the only human I know that can talk during inhaling as well
Excellent content as always, Kevin!
Lol. Editing
Thank you for doing this....I regret selling my Mongoose Vinson. But, this could be a great replacement for said ride!
I just did a store pick up from Walmart of the Durham. You would have been much happier with the 29" version. I'm 5'7", but because the 29" version has such a low standover height, I went with it. I actually own the Specialized version of the Durham; the Specialized Rockhopper. I bought the Durham because some of the parts are actually interchangeable. Between the two bikes, the front wheels match and even the brake rotors are the same diameter. The Durham will be my beater / bar / grocery / winter bike and if it gets stolen, I'm not out much, verses the $700 pre pandemic price I paid for the Rockhopper. I love your reviews man keep up the great work!
It’s interesting to see how far even these budget bikes have come!
Oooh! Project Pork Chop! The rear dropouts are quick release compatible so that means the Durham could handle a 9 speed cassette (theoretically). Microshift makes a very nice 1x9 shifting system. Some low end hydraulic brakes if you're a hydro fan, or Avid BB7s would be a nice step up.
Sup kev love the videos
Bought the 24” for my daughter. Already ditched the 3x for a square taper 1x off of Amazon and replaced the drivetrain with an 8 speed freewheel and some SRAM X4 components I had laying around. This is a decent, inexpensive entry bike for a lot of people. I’ll eventually replace the fork. I really like the frame expect for the derailleur hanger-major bummer.
Would you happen to know the weight of the 24" bike in stock form?
@@shawnmacdonald4755 I didn’t weigh it stock, but after the 1x and SRAM drivetrain swap it’s still at a beefy 31.8. It still has the stock steel bars. I would like to weigh the fork by itself, I’m sure it’s a lot.
Finally another bike review!
I STILL have my broken headtube Specialized Rockhopper....26 early 90's. Was debating on whether to swap the frame out and get a real 1 by (as opposed to my just keeping the taller sprocket of the original 3x. It does go fast down a hill...but I do miss the walking gear for the steep climbs...but I still have not purchased the 29 size YET. I did buy a Mongoose Ledge X1... have not done any upgrades yet. I am saddened to hear the 25% increase...but hey. Such is life.
Thanks for looking out for the non sponsored mtb guys! (And gals!)
😇😎
Why do I get a "Jerry rig everything" vibe when I watch these videos? That's a good thing btw.
Make this Project Mongoose Pork Chop bike a 80’s old school bike with a rigid fork. This would make a great old school mountain bike project. I’d go for it Kevcentral 😊
I bought a "run hard & put away wet" used 29' Durham. It's in decent shape except for the forks rusting out and barley salvageable. This is the one vid (out of tons) that has all the info I needed to get started on restoration of the Durham
Congrats on the bike. Good luck
Yes, I would love to see this but to be a project
Pass it on Kevin. With that derailleur hanger there is no point.... Unless you want to turn it into a single speed.
thanks man, I live in Durham, England, I think pork chop could be a good bike with some simple upgrades
hercules is the best england has ever made
Passing it on as-is would be best I think. No sense in upgrading the thing if it might get entirely tossed without being stripped by the next users when that RD hanger breaks. If you were keeping it, it'd be a different story.
all i've ever ridden is 26'' and i agree, it's fun!
i prefer 26 myself but now that i want to upgrade wheels to something lighter, stronger... im thinking the smart move is to get 27.5 sadly 26 wheels are dying
Another thing I noticed is the rear brake mounting is a "suicide brake mount". If the rear axle isn't tightened down properly, the application of the rear brakes coud cause the rear axle to drop out of the bike. I haven't wrenched on or ridden my new Durham, but it is currently sitting in my basement right next to my Specialized Rockhopper. Another thing I noticed is that because of the way the rear brakes on the Durham are mounted, installing a luggage rack will be a challenge, but I plan to use a large chainring spacer to maintain distance between the luggage rack and rear brake.
It's funny you mention replaceable bottom brackets... While my Al Comp has one, I've never seen it for sale anywhere. That aside, I *barely* fit on the Al comp, so this bike's probably right in my size range, lol.
Love the frame look, hate the integrated hanger. Are you going to do a comparaison with other riders of your project bike with also maybe more classic trail bike (fuel ex or giant stance for Exemple)
Put a Fox shock on mine, recommend used parts to rebuild. Trails idk, but to ride around the city hitting everything to get the it's a decent starter. Crank, seat post, seat, neck and bars are heavy. Front fork being twice as heavy as the Foxx one installed. Lose the weight, swap front derailleur and these might be decent...just the fork change made a huge difference for me.
I just picked this up for 98 bucks at my walmart on sale. Havent had nice enough weather to try it out yet, but seems like it will be nice. Hard to complain at that price.
I like seeing all the projects, but no replaceable hanger is a huge bummer. Imo, pass it on and keep looking for another 26r for those parts
I have a 1995-96 Schwinn Homegrown 26" wheel, hardtail, Carbon Cycles rigid aluminum fork, Cane Creek V-brakes, Thomson Stem/Seatpost, Easton Carbon Monkey-Lite bars, OG Schwinn embroidered Homegrown-tomato Sel San Marco saddle, Mavic hubs, Mavic 571 rims, Specialized Ned Overend "the captain" 2.2" kevlar bead tires, White Industry 3x cranks, 8-speed SRAM Xray shifters, Shimano XT real derailleur, Crank Brothers original Egg-Beater pedals, non-tubeless....... Sometimes Old School performance of 26 is still the fun that we require in life.. :)
I raced that Beast in the Ore-to-Shore race in Marquette, MI once. You should check it out, Kev. It's AWESEOME! Such a grand event!
Project pork chop sounds delicious.
Project Porkchopp. Like Maulihowey said..the derailleur hanger is bad..I am overweight by a lot..and if I were to fall and break that then I would have wasted my money..anyway due to carpal tunnel I can't ride anymore..that is sad for me cuz I love bikes but at least I can do more then I can't so that is a plus in my book..will be watching for Project Porkchopp..enjoy the vids Kev..
Ouch, sorry to hear about the medical issue keeping you from biking
I love your vids
Thank you for liking my comment. My name is kev. How much to send a sticker to England? Happy to pay shipping. I've already got invis and stages power meter stickers. Kev central would be ace
I get a feeling this is Mongoose’s answer and competitor to the popular Schwinn AL Comp!
I don’t think they want to overlap with Schwinn
Gonna convert mine to a E-bike 1500w with a 40amp speed controller, and a 52v 20ah with a 40amp BMS.
Looking to do 45 - 50mph.
Easy to achieve.
I still ride my project ( Kev Central ) bike 26" and I`m waiting for my 2022 Giant Trance 27.5" aluminum , I am not into 29s" .
hay kev i need some advice i’ve been looking into a new trail bike and i’m looking rn at the aluminum comp i have right now a mongoose seek’r as seen in my profile pick i made it into a commuter bike and i just wanted to know what i should do first to it i thought you had a vid of what to do when you get a big box bike but any advice would be nice thanks kev. btw love the channel been watching since 2020. edit you should make a discord sever i think us fans would enjoy it
Thanks. The Seek’r is a different level bike that the Al Comp
You almost sold it! I've been looking for a 26 for a pump track bike. The derailleur hanger killed it! The Manitou Circus i ordered come in! No frame to put them on yet.
dearailler hanger 😂😂😂😂, will ur girl sit on the deraliier hanger
@@BlackMamba-lt8oe wtf? 😒. Are you mental??
Our Walmart had 2 of the 29inch Durhams Was curious if you would look at them.
I beat on this bike when i got it, i've already been through shifter cables and derailleurs, the shocks barely travel at all for me, and the seat hardware isn't the greatest, but it still works ok. I really hate the left trigger shifter on mine, so I'd wanna replace it with a twist shifter, since it makes a snapping noise when i try to go into 3rd, so it's technically a 14 speed as of now. (I replaced the front derailleur with a Shimano Altus 3X7 Derailleur, and it works just fine when you only use the clamping bolt.)
Hey Kev... Have you seen the mongoose bash.. Walmart has it. And I would like to know your thoughts on...
Yeah that non replaceable hanger I think disqualifies it from being an upgrade bike and keeps it an entry point to the sport. Keep your parts for a more suitable base. One decent fall and that frame is toast
Years ago, I bought a XR pro and followed a forum called Big Box Bikes. I'm thinking I remember your name from that forum. Can you tell me where to find that forum again? It had hundreds of pages full of XR pro build information. Thanks
Pork chop!!! Then pass it on. When your can you must 😊
Can you do a review on the cube aim pro
Complete novice to mountain bikes but have a free public trail opening near me soon. Should I sell my Genesis v2100 for this bike? I like the full body suspension on the genesis but the mongoose seems like a better built bike. Any advice is much appreciated 😁
they have a 29er of this thats different color. Not sure if the parts are different but you should get a hold of it
I wonder how much more for a 2 x 9 drivetrain and quick release wheels? And maybe throw in the upgrade on the Tourney from TZ to TY. I would pay $299 for this 26
derailleur extender and wide range freewheel ? would be interesting to see a 69er mullet. thinking standard dirt bike tires are 3" different, 21" front and 18" rear
Thanks for the suggestion
Hey, I have this bike. I like it but I can't find any product manual for it. Is there any dropper post, replacement wheels, better front suspension I could find for this bike?
And the headtube is 44mm. Easy for taper conversion
Hi Kev. New viewer. I have an older Giant aluminum frame 26”. I love the bike even if its geometry is more cross country than trail, like a SchwinnBoundary. It is unfortunately not disk brake compatible. Any videos or tips on upgrading it? Thansk
Welcome. If it doesn’t have mounts at the rear I wouldn’t bother with it. There are kits that basically clamp a caliper mount to the chainstay, but I don’t like the idea of that
RJ the Bike Guy has videos about it
I bought the Durham 29 when it was $222
What mt bike would you recommend in the $250 price range...Thanks!
I just got the mongoose durham 29er Frame for free. Pal was tossing it out and figured I may try and build it up with some spare parts. But I am curious as to all the bikes you've built which is your personal favorite and why.
Whatever I’m riding 😁
You want the frame on this one folks. As a 26 XC cheap build, you really want this frame. All other components added up, including top line wheelset is a little over 250 bucks as well for a 10 speed or possibly 11. So a serious 26 XC bike for 500 bucks. Its not a bad deal if you like 26ers. Easy under 25lbs bike.
I saw a new red hardtail at Walmart , in matte red paint but I can`t remember the name . BTW , bikes are back in stock at Walmart .
Do you also have one of the 29" for review?
I think you could build a nice little dirt jumper out of this
I say do that Kev Central Magic on that bike!!!
For the types of trails I see here why not a cheap gravel bike? I would love to see that.
I have recently found this accessory to mountain bikes and I'm sure you haven't reviewed or used one these but they are called suspension seat post, I was wondering were you stand with these accessories because apparently they simulate a full suspension bike on a hardtail but at a cheaper price, any opinion on them Mr. KevCentral?
I have a video on suspension seatposts coming, but they do not turn a hardtail into a quasi-full suspension bike.
@@KevCentral great cant wait to see your review on it, I was hoping on buying one but I was a little bit skeptical
Will we ever get another Redline Zander? Still rockin mine!
Doubtful. The company that made them isn’t the same
lets build it!
Pass it on. That integrated hanger is a major point of failure that will make the bike a throwaway item. It's pretty easy and safe to bend steel, but not aluminum. If you beef up the bike and then take it on harder trails, it's pretty easy to bend it. Once bent, you really cannot bend it back.
Review the bash!
That bike is perfect for short rider like me...
I vote for a project porkshop
Any plans to look at the new Decathlon bikes now at Walmart?
They contacted me, but must not have been impressed when I mentioned their use of rim brakes as a downside considering price, because I never heard back after that 😂
@@KevCentral their low-mid range bikes have disc brakes and decent suspension forks (actually adjustable), like the ST 530s and ST 120s, though dunno if that's the case with the bikes they sell through walmart
@@KevCentral It's interesting. Overseas they make GREAT affordable bikes, usually always winning "best bike under $1,000 and so on. I have a roadbike from them I bought in Belgrade and road around before bringing home, I love it! But for some reason, in Walmart, they're only selling their junk looking stuff.
Make it a project... Kev...
The 29" is currently $250, but I wish it were red like the 26".
We need project pork chop
I like it, but they should have gone 1x and rigid fork.
Is there any way you can let mongoose know if they make a 26 inch tapered headtube they will be my hero? I am 5'2" and it sucks that so many bikes with all the modern features are just not gonna fit me even if they are small. God forbid I c an find a value women bike with similar features outside of the vitus. I start out on mongooses and I'd go back if they were to give me that
Question because I haven't looked and compared closely is there anyway to upgrade the rear derailleur to move away from that direct bolt on ? I haven't had a direct bolt on and probably 45 years or so. Can it be shimmed?
Thats not direct mount. Its just a non replaceable hangar.
A different derailleur can still be bolted to it, but if that hanger bends the frame can be pooched
If this had a replaceable hanger I’d jump on, i as well have some really good 26er parts, heck why not? Might pick one up, kinda miss the 26
What's the internal width on the rims?
Sounds like a great project. Not everyone can get a 27.5/29 bike.
@jon dough Size is an issue if you are short. I'm looking for a bike for my wife to try out and get started on. All the cheap bikes sizing is for 5'6" and up for 27.5 and up.
@@kademahler5805 You might want to check out the Decathalon walmart is selling. I'm 5'2" on a good day and the small frame works for me. I only tested it out in store for fit. I think that one has 27 wheels while the XS has 26 inch wheels.
So its a cheaper version of the Aluminum Comp, my Aluminum Comp has an actual replaceable derailluer hanger.
I know its nit picking, but higher price, and cheaper assembly.
Great video as usual, not sure whats up with YT lately, but your videos are not showing in my feeds anymore.
before they would appear randomly, I had to actually search this time to find them.
Why I'm sure your view count is low...
For some reason even subscribed viewers are mysteriously having their notification settings changed to not notify, so you might want to check that and make sure yours hasn’t changed too
I would call it "Project PC"
@5:55
How would it be with a longer stem like 100-110-120mm
It would feel like I’m leaving too far forward - at least for my preference
Project Pork chop please
I have an older Mongoose XR100 - 7000 SERIES - 21 Speed ELEMENT RACING (2003 -2004 WITH TWIST GRIP SHIFTERS)
What mid drive unit, would you install on, it??
I want at least 50-mile range.
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ALSO, a CANNONDALE R400 CAAD3.
WHAT mid drive would you suggest for it?
I’m not versed on mid-drive modifications
@@KevCentral THANK YOU for the AWESOME QUICK response!!!!!
I think we have a different understanding of lighter rider lol. I’m 300+ and trying to loose weight so I bought the silverton from Walmart so we’ll see how I do.
I am 300 and got this bike it's ok so far
@@nickcollins5653 what tire pressure you use?
@@js5863 iam not sure what it's at .I just filled tell firm. Not ideal but I ride around town a few times a week been a good bike
Saw an aluminum comp at Walmart today with shimano tourney rear derailer too bad i got micro shift much better inmo
I like the micro shift for the separate brake/ shifters
I need help if anyone could help me out please. I want to put a shorter stem anyone knows the specs and size for the Durham 29” stem? I got the fork but the other measurement is the one I want to make sure of it.
The entire reason i got into mountain biking was the '19 aluminum comp
Of course the freewheel deleted itself after a couple months and i didn't know how to work on bikes so my stupid a** threw it away
Im still in possession of my 2020 aluminum comp but it sits unused as its bb, fork & headset and completely keked
Bb is stiff when rotating
Fork vibrates profusely under any front braking aswell as the headset no matter how tight cracks loudly under braking.
If anyone is in the ATX (Austin) area and wants a project for cheap im willing to hand it off!
Schwinn holds value to me for getting me into biking.
took my 2020 AL Comp's BB off and honestly there wasn't much grease in it, so I wouldn't be surprised with that issue.
@@DFX2KX i would but its one of the things i still haven't learned how to do nor do i have the tools for lol
@@Elena14204 yanking the bottom bracket isn't too bad. the BB22 and crank puller can be had for like $11-$14 and is handy to have around regardless.
The hard part is that Park Cycles tigheened the hell out of the bracket, so you'll want a breaker bar to get it loose. There was a lot of swearing in my case. But yeah, I can see it ending up pretty stiff because it's got loose bearings and not sealed, and wasn't well greased in my case.
“$248 is the new $199” 🤣 Actually I recently bought a Boundary as a winter/beater bike and it had gone up $50 since your review. Not had, but the grating sound coming from the rear hub is a bit concerning!
niCe
Do you have one for sale?
👍👍👍
The Mongoose name was so well-respected at one point, the moment they signed the brand on with Walmart the the Mongoose brand was done...
There are plenty of professional BMX riders that would disagree with that statement 🙃
@@KevCentral
Indeed there are some out there that'll disagree Kev, but less face it...
The brand name is now known as a Walgoose rather then the actual name Mongoose, but before their singing with Walmart that name Mongoose was leading the pack ahead of Red-Line and Diamond Back and PK Riper and many others...
It was a huge mistake on Mongoose to sell their brand over to Walmart...
But in any case Kev l like what you've done with the up grades, and l believe if Mongoose were to buy their brand back and announce that they cut ties with Walmart and announce that they're re-modifying their brand, then without a doubt Mongoose will be the best leading brand again...
But that's all I have to say on that note, thanks for the great content...
Thanks for watching 👍🏻. It is appreciated. A couple of notes: Walmart doesn’t own Mongoose, they just sell a big box retail line of bikes. They still have their pro line bmx bikes and increasingly better spec mountain bikes (review coming soon on one that is not sold at Walmart).
Also note that Diamondback was big box until the past few years. I can remember when people looked down on a Diamondback at the trails like they would look down on any other big box bike. I had a friend with one we bought at DSG and it was as good as the Trek I was riding at that time. He’s gone, but the last I heard the bike was still rideable 🤓
@@KevCentral
Well alright, thanks for that history Kev l sure learned something...
Can't wait for that up coming review on that non box store Mongoose, I catch you on the next one...🙂✌️
Is it a good bike?
Please try fitting a 27.5 wheel .
yes, please it would be a game-changer if u can do this
Project porkchop!!
shame they never have disc brake AND cassette wheels under like 500
249 is the new 199
FJB
26ers are now widely used on kids bikes now
True