Name: Mongoose Juneau
Brand: Mongoose
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (135 reviews)

89/100

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Users (135 ratings)

Experts (0 reviews)

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Facts

Gender

Men, Women

Type

Fat Tire, Bikepacking, Beginners, Non-Electric

Release Year

Brand

Wheel Size

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

Weight

43 lb

Suspension

None

Brake Type

Disc: Mechanical

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Mongoose Juneau. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

13 reasons to buy

The Mongoose Juneau is specced for entry-level fat bikers. It has 16 speeds, a Shimano drivetrain, mechanical disc brakes and a rigid frame.
The bike is easy to assemble. It comes with very clear instructions.
The Juneau is priced lower than its competitors.
Wide handlebars and tires provide riders with excellent stability over rough terrain.
The bike's disc brakes provide sufficient stopping power. They are mechanical and easier to maintain than hydraulic disc brakes.
Users agree the bike is attractive. Mongoose uses beautiful colors on the frame.
One user found the Juneau is capable of being used for bikepacking trips, with the addition of bags and a rack that attaches to the bike's seat post.
Massive 4” tires excel over sand, snow and trails. This bike can be used on most riding surfaces at any time of the year.
Running a lower air pressure in the fat tires can smooth out one’s ride over trail obstacles and improve traction.
The bearings are sealed. This keeps them clean of dirt and water.
The gear range allows riders to tackle climbs without an issue.
Mongoose states that the Juneau's single frame size fits riders from 5’4” to 6’1”.
Most testers found the bike shifts smoothly.

7 reasons not to buy

Several users found the frame welds, bottom bracket and cranks lacked durability.
Riders over 6’ found the bike too small.
Riders complained the seat is too narrow and hard.
The bottom bracket is noisy.
Frequent chain slap is annoying and damages the bike’s frame.
There are no mounts on the frame to attach a rack.
The Juneau does not come tubeless-ready.

Bottom line

The Mongoose Juneau is a fat bike with a slim price. Its 4” tires allow riders to pedal over sand, snow and dirt without issue. The bike comes in one size. Riders taller than 6’ find it small. The bottom bracket noise and chain slap both annoyed riders. Other issues, including faulty frame welds and poor crank durability, were common complaints.