In advance of the ‘Stranger Things’ season 3 launch this week, Target unveiled an official replica of the BMX-style, yellow and chrome bicycle ridden by one of the show’s stars.
Crack open a cold can of Tab and snap on your O — the ’80s are back! Since its debut 3 years ago, “Stranger Things” has brought back to life many lost-but-not-forgotten tidbits from that crazy decade — Dungeons and Dragons, video arcades, and, of course, classic bicycles.
Many of the show’s characters sit astride classic Schwinn cruisers, complete with banana seats and ape-hanger handlebars. But, in the upcoming season, Max Mayfield will roll around on an eye-popping BMX ride. Now, that Mongoose freestyle bike can be yours for $220.
Stranger Things BMX Mongoose Bike
The “MadMax” Mongoose is a steel frame BMX with 20-inch, five-spoke mag wheels. Yellow hits grace the bar grips, top tube pad, seat, and rims.
There’s also a classic cartoonish Mongoose logo over the stem. And, in true ’80s tween setup, the bike comes equipped with a large battery-powered headlamp and axle pegs for tag-alongs. Front and rear rim brakes round out the setup.
But while the product page lists the Mongoose for “riders ages 6 and up,” the specs show it can hold riders up to 250 pounds. So if you’re anything like us, this may make a great bike for your own inner child.