Hi, nice upgrade. Do you remember the bolt size length 5/16 by….. And also how many mm or number of washers used per bolt. Looking forward to upgrade my crank.
I used the mega range and deore lx rear derailleur, front crank off specialized fat boy 36/22 aluminum riser stem and bars, xt combo shifters using 8 speed with Phantom gear. using direct mount xt front derailleur. .some novich calipers .. all fire sale and parts bin ..the 22 tooth makes all the difference. .next update juggernaut 4.5..
Just being curious wanted to do the same where you able to upgrade from the 4.0 to the 4.5 Juggernauts on the factory rims no clearance problems ? Thanks
I don't think you'll have clearance problems. You can eyeball the clearance with a piece of string between the large sprocket and where you plan to bolt the 22t chainring.
When changing the freewheel did you have to change the derailer too? Also, the front chainspoket did you have to remove the plastic cover for it to work with clearance?
I changed the derailleur but it would have worked with the original one - both are for a 7 speed freewheel. I can't remember now why I removed the plastic cover - it may have been some kind of interference issue
@@rheslip20 thank you I want to set mine up possibly the same. I did see where you bolted the from crank, the chain cover or chain shield would be in the way so I would remove mine as well. 🙂
Great work on the upgrade videos. But is the Mongoose Malus, Dolamite and Hitch all the same bike and parts? What's up fellow bike enthusiasts. I'm new here and am just stopping by to say hello. As well as get some help with a recent used bike purchase (Mongoose Malus R5714A fat bike) issue. I'm looking to grease the headset, hubs, bottom bracket, etc. I know I'll need a freewheel/cassette puller, adjustable wrench, cone wrench, standard wrench(s), socket wrench(s), allen key(s), crank puller, pin spanner, etc. What I really want help with is figuring out which size tools I need? Or which bike repair tool kit(s)/set(s) are recommended for this bike model? I'm starting out with zero tools but only want to start my collection with these specific tools. P.S. I believe the bike to have all its original parts (as per the first and only owner).
I ran the bike with Shimano Biopace cranks and triple chainrings for a while but the cranks were very close to the frame so I went back to the stock crank and chainring with the added 22t. I can't remember the size of the crank puller but its very common and can be found in any bike shop.
We have two re-cycling shops in Exeter UK, that sell second hand bikes and parts, one of them is actually a registered charity, so I try to use them most often. But shouldn't you really drill a hole lot more holes, to make the bike a whole lot lighter? 😉😉😉
I can't recall how I drilled the holes now but I think I did it with an electric drill. Mark the hole locations carefully using the new chain ring, center punch them, drill pilot holes first and then drill the 5/16" bolt holes. Not hard but they have to be accurately located or the chain ring will be off center. The 22 tooth with the Megarange freewheel made a big difference for off road riding.
Hello from Canada Carlos! Its a medium frame. I'm 5ft 11 and it fit me fine. Some measurements done by somebody else: * Wheelbase (center of axle to center of axle) 44 1/2" * Top Tube (top center of Seat Tube to top center of Head Tube) 23 1/16" * Stand-over (ground to highest point of the top of the Top Tube, immediately rear of the weld to the Head Tube) 34 3/4" * ground to top of the lowest point of the Top Tube (immediately forward of the weld to the Seat Tube) 27" * Seat Tube (center of crank to top of seat tube) 17 3/16" * "center to center" (center of crank to center of top tube meeting seat tube) 13 13/16" * ground to center of axle 14 9/16" * ground to center of crank 12 3/8" * rear axle to center of crank 18 3/4" Rich
Its been as while but as I recall I heated them up a bit with a heat gun and just peeled them off. They are just stick ons. Use a bit of varsol to get any left over goo off.
@@enzoamore9173I sold the Dolomite after about six months and bought a Surly Pugsley Ops. The Dolo is good to see if you like the fat bike thing but its not a serious trail bike. The Pugs is a much better bike.
I think its 100mm. Bearings are unsealed garden variety available in any bike shop. I sold the Dolomite a couple of months ago and bought a Surly Pugsley Ops - fantastic fat bike. The Dolomite is a great starter fat bike tho and I have no regrets about buying it.
Its my very first ever owned bike and I just scrap it down to nothing. I chant to change out the parts and upgrade to some thing a bit PHATTER. I need to help in know what parts I can buy and set it up then later have the bike shop scan it, any Idea?
If you search the web there are some good discussions on upgrading the Dolomite bearings, wheels etc. Most experienced bike owners say that no matter how much you upgrade it it will still be a cheap, heavy bike. That's why I sold it after 6 months and bought a "real" fat bike. I found a used Pugsley in excellent condition for $950 Cdn and I'm extremely pleased with it. The quality of the bearings, drive train, wheels, tires, frame etc is much better and its almost 10 lbs lighter. The Dolomite is a great starter bike, just don't spend too much on it!
rheslip20 ypu burst .my bubble because I wanted to reinvent the for the mangoose dolomite. Its my first time customising a bike and I have ver little knowledge of parts and size compatibility. How do I get this to be the best dolomite every??? i dont mind the weight as im looking for a MTB system to get this buddy allover. it dedicating this project to my beloved Aunty. help.
Depends what you want from the bike. If you just want it to look cool then yeah go crazy. I wanted a reliable off road bike for bike packing and the Dolo is never going to be that. Start by making the mods I did - replace the crappy parts it ships with with better stuff. You will find it is very compatible with common bike parts - chains, bearings, derailleurs, disks, brakes etc. The only non-standard parts I found were the rims, long axles, bottom bracket and the odd size seat post and you don't need to change those parts anyway. Dress it up, drill the rims, repaint it and it will look fantastic. If you search you will find some very nice looking Dolomites on the web.
New tires are a regular service item and swapped tires could be sold off if necessary or kept as spares. Cheap pedals aren't expensive, if you understand the word. Recycled parts are cheap too and re-using parts from an old bike is free. So how is this "expensive"? Hmm, must be his per-hour labour charges. How much do you charge per hour Mr rheslip? You should do your own work for free.
Those are some serious mods man. I'm hoping to mod mine as well...have fun!
Love the colour dude. Looks a real cool bike.
Thank You! Love videos where real people mod and share!!!!!
Hi, nice upgrade. Do you remember the bolt size length 5/16 by….. And also how many mm or number of washers used per bolt. Looking forward to upgrade my crank.
I used the mega range and deore lx rear derailleur, front crank off specialized fat boy 36/22 aluminum riser stem and bars, xt combo shifters using 8 speed with Phantom gear. using direct mount xt front derailleur. .some novich calipers .. all fire sale and parts bin ..the 22 tooth makes all the difference. .next update juggernaut 4.5..
Just being curious wanted to do the same where you able to upgrade from the 4.0 to the 4.5 Juggernauts on the factory rims no clearance problems ? Thanks
Hi. Can i put 4.8 tires to this model?
anyone know what size crank it is on the new dolomite mongoose fat tire bike?
Do you think the chain would rub with the stock tires? I want to do the 22t chain ring mod as my 1st mod.
I don't think you'll have clearance problems. You can eyeball the clearance with a piece of string between the large sprocket and where you plan to bolt the 22t chainring.
@@rheslip20 perfect thank you!
When changing the freewheel did you have to change the derailer too? Also, the front chainspoket did you have to remove the plastic cover for it to work with clearance?
I changed the derailleur but it would have worked with the original one - both are for a 7 speed freewheel. I can't remember now why I removed the plastic cover - it may have been some kind of interference issue
@@rheslip20 thank you I want to set mine up possibly the same. I did see where you bolted the from crank, the chain cover or chain shield would be in the way so I would remove mine as well. 🙂
Great work on the upgrade videos. But is the Mongoose Malus, Dolamite and Hitch all the same bike and parts? What's up fellow bike enthusiasts. I'm new here and am just stopping by to say hello. As well as get some help with a recent used bike purchase (Mongoose Malus R5714A fat bike) issue. I'm looking to grease the headset, hubs, bottom bracket, etc. I know I'll need a freewheel/cassette puller, adjustable wrench, cone wrench, standard wrench(s), socket wrench(s), allen key(s), crank puller, pin spanner, etc. What I really want help with is figuring out which size tools I need? Or which bike repair tool kit(s)/set(s) are recommended for this bike model? I'm starting out with zero tools but only want to start my collection with these specific tools.
P.S. I believe the bike to have all its original parts (as per the first and only owner).
Great job 👍
hello could someone please let me know were i can find another threaded stem like the one the BEAST came with? thanks j oops i didnt know what i had
Ready to buy one $689 on amazon right now!
That is an awful rip off
I have a dolomite as well but what I want to ask u is whats the size of the original crank arm ring of the dolomite 170 somthing?
Not sure. I sold the Dolomite and bought a Surly Pugsley.
what type of crank? what size of puller if needed?
I ran the bike with Shimano Biopace cranks and triple chainrings for a while but the cranks were very close to the frame so I went back to the stock crank and chainring with the added 22t. I can't remember the size of the crank puller but its very common and can be found in any bike shop.
rheslip20 thanks for the reply
Cool man! Is that a speed3? I have black speed3 2007 and an mongoose malus the newer version of the dolomite.
We have two re-cycling shops in Exeter UK, that sell second hand bikes and parts, one of them is actually a registered charity, so I try to use them most often.
But shouldn't you really drill a hole lot more holes, to make the bike a whole lot lighter? 😉😉😉
Ba doon chu
i want to do the add-on sprocket, but did you need any special tools like a drill press.
I can't recall how I drilled the holes now but I think I did it with an electric drill. Mark the hole locations carefully using the new chain ring, center punch them, drill pilot holes first and then drill the 5/16" bolt holes. Not hard but they have to be accurately located or the chain ring will be off center. The 22 tooth with the Megarange freewheel made a big difference for off road riding.
VERY GOOD UPGRADES. eXCUSE ME WHAT SIZE IS YOUR MONGOOSE'S FRAME!¡?.
GREETINGS FROM BOLIVIA! ☺
Hello from Canada Carlos!
Its a medium frame. I'm 5ft 11 and it fit me fine. Some measurements done by somebody else:
* Wheelbase (center of axle to center of axle) 44 1/2"
* Top Tube (top center of Seat Tube to top center of Head Tube) 23 1/16"
* Stand-over (ground to highest point of the top of the Top Tube, immediately rear of the weld to the Head Tube) 34 3/4"
* ground to top of the lowest point of the Top Tube (immediately forward of the weld to the Seat Tube) 27"
* Seat Tube (center of crank to top of seat tube) 17 3/16"
* "center to center" (center of crank to center of top tube meeting seat tube) 13 13/16"
* ground to center of axle 14 9/16"
* ground to center of crank 12 3/8"
* rear axle to center of crank 18 3/4"
Rich
Es 26"
Sold out everywhere else
How did you remove the decals?
Its been as while but as I recall I heated them up a bit with a heat gun and just peeled them off. They are just stick ons. Use a bit of varsol to get any left over goo off.
@@rheslip20 Thanks for quick response you still have the dolomite bike?
@@enzoamore9173I sold the Dolomite after about six months and bought a Surly Pugsley Ops. The Dolo is good to see if you like the fat bike thing but its not a serious trail bike. The Pugs is a much better bike.
What size BB?
I think its 100mm. Bearings are unsealed garden variety available in any bike shop. I sold the Dolomite a couple of months ago and bought a Surly Pugsley Ops - fantastic fat bike. The Dolomite is a great starter fat bike tho and I have no regrets about buying it.
Its my very first ever owned bike and I just scrap it down to nothing. I chant to change out the parts and upgrade to some thing a bit PHATTER. I need to help in know what parts I can buy and set it up then later have the bike shop scan it, any Idea?
If you search the web there are some good discussions on upgrading the Dolomite bearings, wheels etc. Most experienced bike owners say that no matter how much you upgrade it it will still be a cheap, heavy bike. That's why I sold it after 6 months and bought a "real" fat bike. I found a used Pugsley in excellent condition for $950 Cdn and I'm extremely pleased with it. The quality of the bearings, drive train, wheels, tires, frame etc is much better and its almost 10 lbs lighter. The Dolomite is a great starter bike, just don't spend too much on it!
rheslip20 ypu burst .my bubble because I wanted to reinvent the for the mangoose dolomite. Its my first time customising a bike and I have ver little knowledge of parts and size compatibility. How do I get this to be the best dolomite every??? i dont mind the weight as im looking for a MTB system to get this buddy allover. it dedicating this project to my beloved Aunty. help.
Depends what you want from the bike. If you just want it to look cool then yeah go crazy. I wanted a reliable off road bike for bike packing and the Dolo is never going to be that. Start by making the mods I did - replace the crappy parts it ships with with better stuff. You will find it is very compatible with common bike parts - chains, bearings, derailleurs, disks, brakes etc. The only non-standard parts I found were the rims, long axles, bottom bracket and the odd size seat post and you don't need to change those parts anyway. Dress it up, drill the rims, repaint it and it will look fantastic. If you search you will find some very nice looking Dolomites on the web.
Fat bike rs.......? Please
bike pirates in toronto?
I like the front thumb/index derailed. You got to be smooth or you will be clipping those fingernails off.🥴
Now it's an expensive cheap bike, nice
New tires are a regular service item and swapped tires could be sold off if necessary or kept as spares. Cheap pedals aren't expensive, if you understand the word. Recycled parts are cheap too and re-using parts from an old bike is free. So how is this "expensive"? Hmm, must be his per-hour labour charges. How much do you charge per hour Mr rheslip? You should do your own work for free.