Mongoose Legion Freestyle BMX Review

Written by:

Liam E.

Last updated:

Jan 16, 22

The Mongoose Legion Freestyle is one of the most popular bikes on the market, and for good reasons. From beginners to BMX experts, the Legion series offers a wide range of features to enhance your performance.

L80 and above features a chromoly frame that is lightweight, durable, and ideal for performing tricks.

All bikes in the series are age-inclusive, starting with sizes for children up to a height of 5'8" and above

Good quality for the price range

Not a lot of variety in color options

Overview

The Mongoose Legion Freestyle is one of the most popular bikes on the market, and for good reasons. From beginners to BMX experts, the Legion series offers a wide range of features to enhance your performance.

Who is this bike perfect for?

Bikes from the Mongoose Legion Freestyle BMX lineup are ideal for someone looking for:

  • A beginner BMX bike for kids. The L10 and L20 are a popular choice for parents who want to feel reassured their children are safe while learning on a BMX-style bike.
  • An affordable BMX bike. For adults, the Legion series falls into a reasonable price range for the features offered and can be an excellent choice for beginners, or even professionals looking to add a new bike to their collection.

Performance

The L60 and below have a high tensile steel frame, which is heavier and more fragile than the chromoly frame found on the L80 and above. How you treat your bike, in the long run, will determine its lifespan.

As a street bike for casual use, any model from the Mongoose Legion Freestyle series will take you a long way. The components are sturdy and reliable when not under any extreme stress, and the seats are comfortable for cruising.

Conclusion

Overall, the entirety of the Mongoose Legion Freestyle series is extremely competitive for the price range it falls in. While intended for BMX riding, the Legions can also be used as a casual street bike. Depending on the rider’s size and intended use, you can examine each model’s individual features and determine which is best for your needs.

Specifications

Frame:

Hi-Ten steel, BMX freestyle geometry, mid BB shell

Fork:

Hi-Ten steel

Crankset:

3-piece, tubular chromoly, 25T steel chainring

Bottom Bracket:

Mid sealed bearing, 8-spline spindle

Cassette / Cogset:

Single-speed, 9T cassette driver

Brakes / Brakeset:

U-brake, aluminum

Wheels / Rims / Wheelset:

14G, steel, black

Tires:

20 in x 2.3 in, wire bead

Handlebar:

Mongoose, Hi-Ten steel, 28 in width, 8 in rise

Stem:

Mongoose, threadless top load, 50 mm

Seat Post:

Steel, 250 mm, 25.4 mm

Seat / Saddle:

Mongoose Unifier, 1 piece rails

Headset:

Threadless, integrated 1-1/8", retainer bearing

Chain:

KMC S1

The Mongoose Legion Freestyle is one of the most popular bikes on the market, and for good reasons. From beginners to BMX experts, the Legion series offers a wide range of features to enhance your performance.