Walmart 29er Mountain Bike

Retail bohemoth Walmart made cycling news last month when it released a $149 fixed-speed bike. This month, another Walmart surprise: Shoppers can now add a 29er mountain bike to their cart and wheel to the checkout for a low price of $199.

The “Men’s Mongoose Impasse” has an aluminum frame, rigid fork, disc brakes, 21 speeds, and a Shimano drivetrain with SRAM shifters. The “huge 29-inch wheels chew up terrain with ease,” according to Walmart.

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The 29” Mongoose Impasse

I haven’t seen this rig in person, so it’s difficult to make any evaluation. But there’s one review on the site already, apparently from a prankster with a pen name of “Doushy.” He hails from Georgia and writes “This bike is awesome! The 29” wheels roll over anything and everything! I was even able to roll over a 3” curb in my front yard with no problem! I think by riding this bike chicks will really start to dig me!”

Despite the joke, is the Walmart 29er — at $199! — a good buy? And the real question of the day: When will Walmart/Mongoose jump on the current cycling moment to release a cyclocross model or a single-speed mountain bike to round out its collection?

—Stephen Krcmar

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Posted by John - 05/11/2010 10:28 AM

You get what you pay for. This is the lowest end bike Mongoose makes and it’s no surprise to see it priced at $199. Cheap components and wouldn’t be surprised if the frame broke on a 3” curb.

Posted by rerhel - 05/11/2010 11:56 AM

A mountain bike with a rigid fork? Nonstarter.

Posted by Jason - 05/12/2010 02:17 AM

Well I’m coming off a Jamis 26” w/ front shocks. I find this bike just as great if not better. I can ride wheelies for miles on it as well. Sure I will slowly change out components on it. But simple fact is. Frame hasn’t broke yet. I ride pretty hard. And the firm ride well just make me stay on my game a little more. Endo’s are easy the rigid front. Great bike for the price. components are very interchangable with other products. Already have Hydrolic rear breaks. Great Bike, Buying a second one for a back up for flat landing shows

Posted by Jason - 05/12/2010 02:32 AM

Well I’m coming off a Jamis 26” w/ front shocks. I find this bike just as great if not better. I can ride wheelies for miles on it as well. Sure I will slowly change out components on it. Already have Easton high handlebars thats my comfort. But simple fact is. Frame hasn’t broke yet. I ride pretty hard. And the firm ride well just make me stay on my game a little more. Endo’s are easy with the rigid front. Great bike for the price. components are very interchangable with other products. Already have Hydrolic rear breaks. Great Bike, Buying a second one for a back up for flat landing shows. Frame brakers and nonstarters, I’ll ride wheelies around you all day. Haaa Wallies got a good one for the buck this time around!

Posted by Kevin - 05/13/2010 02:59 AM

Me too, very pleased. I sold my specialized 29er because this bike out performs it in geometry on one wheel and two. Brakes could be improved with better pads.

Posted by shane - 06/04/2010 07:04 PM

I bought this bike as an intro to mountain biking and I love it. I have already put around 100 miles on it in all terrains and it does the job no problem. The only upgrade I have done to it is buying a more comfortable seat. Awesome bike!!

Posted by Greg - 06/15/2010 12:05 AM

I also bought one of these bikes and really like the bigger feel of the 29er over the little 26er. BIG difference. I am more confident in the rough sections and like the taller frame and wheels since I am a tall guy. The gears are not bad for the price and it feels rock solid. I don’t care for the supension bikes that eat up your power instead of laying it on the ground. Just get a suspension seat post and a better seat to protect you from the hard terrain and have fun!!!

Posted by George - 06/18/2010 07:56 PM

I bought the BIG EZ 29er ,, It rides awsome, i ride it on pavement up and down hills here in TX for the price it’s a great buy,, i take it to the bike shop once a month cause i ride it everyday,, I’ll never go back to a 25 26 27 bike again,, it great on uneven surfaces big rocks dirt, roads,, its awsome

Posted by ChunkY - 06/20/2010 12:04 AM

This bikes got issues while changing gears . It chnges aftr like fukin. 10 mins.. It’s a true cock Suker bike…

Posted by kaptainkirk - 08/22/2010 11:12 PM

for ChunkY…with ANY walmart bike..you HAVE to take it to a shop and get it set up/tuned up…the guys that assemble these are NOT rocket scientists…you get a pretty good value for the buck & can buy half a dozen of these for the price of a specialized…quitcher bitchen and enjoy life..all is not perfect

Posted by F(RKY)U - 08/31/2010 09:19 PM

i bought this bike on sale for 160$ turns out it was missing some parts. took it back then bought a new one of the same model. im a big guy i weigh about 300lbs and love riding this bike. it is a great value for the poeple who don’t like all the worthless garbage they put on the suspension bikes.

Posted by OdinRa - 09/15/2010 10:46 PM

I purchased this bike today, and for 170, and the first thing I did was take it apart and reassemble it myself, as the bike guy at Wal-Mart didn’t assemble it correctly. I used to be an avid rider, but I haven’t been on a bike in over ten years so I figured for the price it would be a nice way to get back into riding. Like most everyone else I am pleased with value of the bike. Yes it does require some tweaks here and there, and obviously a new seat, but overall I am happy with the purchase so far, and I just took it out for a ten mile ride. As far as the frame is concerned, I am have always been partial to rigid frames anyway, call me old fashioned. Well thats my two cents.

Posted by joseph nored - 11/18/2010 02:18 AM

I own one of these bikes walmart forgot to grease the bearings in the crankshaft, So i picked up a cartridge sealed bearing casing which ran me 40 bucks with install at the local shop but other than that real good bike couldnt be happier

Posted by bubba biker - 12/24/2010 01:10 PM

im like 60, i dont have one yet . goonna buy it fer krismas. think itl be good.

Posted by Frank - 01/16/2011 02:48 PM

I bought this bike and fell in love with it! I am a police officer and I am part of the police bike patrol team. This bike out performs our $700.00 dollar (Won’t mentiont name brand)bike quite a bit! It’s a great bike for the price!

Posted by bdesjardins - 04/22/2011 01:49 PM

the best buy i have ever did. as soon as i walked into the store to pick it up my eyes were glued to it.As soon as i took it for a ride i just never wanted to stop. boy do i love this bike. i rather buy this bike than a 500$ bike. This bike is just as good!

Posted by charles fleming - 05/09/2012 02:21 PM

Hello i am looking at the 29inch mountain bike and i was wondering if it is easey to come by at most of your stores close to myrtle beach S.C.

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