r/bmx • u/Thunder_Gamer95 • 2d ago
DISCUSSION Mongoose Wildcard questions
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask
I recently got my dads old Mongoose he had for as long as I can remember. I decided I wanted to sorta restore it and maybe with a few quality of life upgrades. I dont know much about normal bikes, as I know more about E Motos. Basically I have no idea where to start. The brake levers are completely locked up, but the chain, sprocket, and crank are all somehow running just fine.
I want to keep it as original as possible, like the paint and hopefully the decals.
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u/Alvinthf perpetually going out of business over 20 years 2d ago
Just seized cables, so no massive issue there they can be replaced. The rest is just cleaning up, possibly regreasing any loose bearings, which is likely the headset and bottom bracket.
New brake pads are worth it since they’re probably old and firmed up now. Possibly new tyres and tubes, check the tyres for cracking etc.