Mustang bicycles: models, recommendations for selection
Bicycles are recognized as the most environmentally friendly mode of transport today. And many parents are wondering how to choose a model for themselves or their child. In this article, we'll talk about the Mustang bike, the variety of models, and how to find the right model.
A little about the manufacturer
A large number of bicycles of various manufacturers, both foreign and domestic, are now represented on the market. The Mustang trademark is Russian, but many models are produced not only at the native Zhukovsky bicycle plant, but also at factories in China and Ukraine.
A wide variety of bicycles are produced under the Mustang brand: children (including teenagers) and adults, mountain, tourist and urban... Children's models are subdivided into almost one and a half dozen lines: Madagaskar, Angry Birds, Hotwheels, Princess, Upland, Winx, Pilot, Princess Disney, Pilot Princess, Barbie, Bakugan, Toys, Cars, Aerotars, Spiderman, Bot and others. This list can grow, as the company's marketing specialists constantly monitor the configuration of supply and demand in the cycling market.
Bicycles for adults include only a few lines - Sport, Safire, V, Blade and others.
Model overview
For the convenience of comparative analysis, the technical characteristics of the models are summarized in tables.
Bicycles for children and teenagers (main lines)
Indicators | Madagaskar | Angry Birds | Winx | Princess | Pilot |
Type, gender | Child, unisex | Child, unisex | Children's, female | Children's, female | For children, there are women and men |
User age | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model |
Number of models | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Number of speed modes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Trunk | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Additional wheels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Indicators | Princess disney | Pilot princess | Barbie | Bakugan | Bot |
Type, gender | Children's, female | Children's, female | Children's, female | Child, unisex | Children's, male |
User age | 4-6-8 years old | 4-6-8 years old | 4-6-8 years old | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model |
Number of models | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Number of speed modes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Trunk | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Additional wheels | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 |
Indicators | Toys | Cars | Aero cars | Hotwheels | Upland |
Type, gender | Child, unisex | Children's, male | Children's, male | Teenage, tourist, unisex | Teenage, tourist, unisex |
User age | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 4 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 2 to 6-8 years old depending on the model | 10-16 years old | 10-16 years old |
Number of models | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Number of speed modes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 21 |
Trunk | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Additional wheels | 2 | 2 | 2, missing on the largest model | - | - |
Adult bicycles
Only the most popular models are described here.
Indicators | Sport 26 | Sport 24 | Safire 26 | Safire 24 |
Type, gender | Urban, female | Urban, female | Urban, unisex | Urban, unisex |
User age | 14 and older | 12 and older | 14 and older | 12 and older |
Number of color variations | 5 | 5 | several | several |
Number of speed modes | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Trunk | Yes | Yes | Yes, front | Yes, front |
Notes (edit) | Reflective inserts | Reflective inserts | Reflective inserts | Reflective inserts |
Frame material | Chrome-molybdenum steel | Chrome-molybdenum steel | Carbon steel | Steel |
The frames of almost all bike models are made of high quality chrome-molybdenum steel. It can also be noted that many children's bicycles differ from each other only in the external design for various cartoons. This gives your child the opportunity to participate in the choice of their transport. On children's models, the brakes are pedal, on teenagers and adults - rim brakes are provided. The numbers next to the model name indicate the wheel diameter in inches. So, the Hotwheels 18 bike is a bicycle model with 18 "wheels, and the Hotwheels 20 - with 20" wheels.
Various color variations of design of bicycles for teenagers and adults will satisfy any discerning taste. So, although the "Sport" cycle models are declared as female, you can find both blue and blue-black copies that are suitable for teenage boys (men). And among the Safire models it is easy to find both gray and blue and white and blue bicycles. You should also pay attention to high quality materials and assembly of the structure - this significantly increases the operational life.
How to choose?
First of all, when choosing a bike, you need to focus on the age and gender of the future user. If you buy a bike for your kid, give him the opportunity to choose the model himself - as mentioned above, all the difference between the different lines comes down to the external design, without affecting the quality of the materials used in the production and other characteristics.
Do not hesitate to ask the seller for advice - what size should be the wheels, what weight the bike is designed for, specify other characteristics. This applies equally to brick-and-mortar and online shopping.
Customer Reviews
After analyzing the feedback from users of Mustang bicycles, we can say the following:
- consumer response is generally positive;
- most buyers are attracted by the rather low cost and good quality of bike models;
- also among the positive points they note the possibility of adjusting the height of the seat and steering wheel;
- also mention the increased stability of children's models by using small wheels attached to the rear wheel as additional support points.
If you are looking for an inexpensive and reliable bike, check out the Mustang brand.
In the next video, you will find a quick overview of the Mustang Upland 26 city bike.
