Steel mountain frame with suspension fork to smooth bumps and increase control on the trail.
21-speed with twist shifters and a mountain bike rear derailleur for precise gear changes.
Front and rear linear pull brakes provide fast, controlled stops.
Alloy rims provide lightweight durability, while the 3-piece crank makes for a reliable power train.
24-inch wheel fits riders 4’8” to 5’6”. This bike comes unassembled.
The manufacturer may substitute components with components of equal or greater performance level.
Description
Take on steep slopes and tough trails with confidence on the Scepter Mountain Bike from Mongoose. Made for experienced mountain bikers and new riders alike, this hardtail mountain bike is built with a durable steel mountain frame and front suspension fork that are designed to take the abuse of bumps and dips found on dirt paths and trails. 21-speed twist shifters and the mountain bike rear derailleur offer complete control over resistance and speed while traveling, giving you a wide gear range and letting you fine-tune your ride as you go. The Scepter benefits from light and strong alloy rims that help lighten the load and knobby mountain tires that dig into dirt, sand or grass on your toughest rides. Slowing down to a halt, even on a steep hill, is simple thanks to the linear pull brakes. Add in the steel 3-piece crank for superior gearing and there's only one choice for your next mountain ride.
Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, Tools Not Provided
Wheel height: 24"
Tire Type: Knobby
Bicycle frame size: 14"
Front Brake System: V Brake
Rear Brake System: V Brake
Tire Width: 2 Inches
Bicycle Frame Type: Step-Over
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 77523386
UPC: 038675201354
Item Number (DPCI): 082-09-9937
Origin: Imported
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Bike Wheel Size
Rider Height (in)
Rider Height (cm)
Rider Age
12"
28-30
71-97
1-4
14"
36-40
91-102
3-4
16"
38-48
97-122
3-7
18"
42-52
107-132
5-9
20"
48-60
122-152
7-13
24"
56-66
142-168
10-15
26", 27.5", 29", 700c
64-74
163-188
14+
Folding Bike
56-74
142-188
14+
Standover Height
Minimum 1-3 inch clearance between crotch of the intended rider and top tube of the bicycle frame, with both feet flat on the ground
All Sizes in Inches Unless Otherwise Stated
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 9.47 inches length x 49.43 inches width x 24.96 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 39.15 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: APO/FPO, Northern Mariana Islands, Louisiana, Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Oregon, Virgin Islands, U.S., United States Minor Outlying Islands
This item ships in its manufacturer’s packaging, revealing what’s inside. ·
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
A: Hi there! This model is recommended for riders 4'6-5'2.
submitted byMongooseCustomerSupport - 4 years ago
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Q: Is this bike okay for a girl to ride or is this for a boy?
submitted by Mamaquestions - 5 years ago
A: It could be unisex for either a boy or girl.
submitted byChaosismylife - 5 years ago
A: Hi there! This bike is recommended for riders 4'6-5'2 in height regardless of gender.
submitted byMongooseCustomerSupport - 4 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Does this come assembled if I pick it up in-store?
submitted by MLM - 5 years ago
A: Yes, the bike should be assembled when you pick up in store.
submitted bySchwinn - 5 years ago
A: Yes, Target assembles for free if you have store pick up. Make sure you call the Store and ask them when they could it assemble for you to pick up. We got our 2 bikes ordered online and walked out of the store riding them.
submitted byBaba - 5 years ago
Q: Is this a good mountain bike?
submitted by Blake - 6 months ago
A: Hi Blake, This bike is a very popular bike for our riders that want to ride on multiple surfaces and look stylish doing so! Enjoy your ride.
submitted bySchwinn - 6 months ago
Q: Can the handle bars be raised
submitted by Donna - 9 months ago
A: Hello Donna: Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, the handlebars on this bike cannot be adjusted in height. I hope this information helps you in your search for the perfect bike!
submitted byMongooseCustomerSupport - 9 months ago
Brand expert
Q: I don't know if my kickstand is broken or what but the kickstand won't go up, is there a way to fix this?
submitted by Sophie - 1 year ago
A: Hi Sophie. We're so sorry to hear that. It sounds like you may need some assistance from our Consumer Care Team. Please reach out to our Consumer Care Center and we'd be happy to assist! We can be reached at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Warm Regards.
submitted byMongooseCustomerSupport - 1 year ago
Brand expert
Q: does the bike come assembled?
submitted by miriam - 2 years ago
A: Hi Miriam: No, this model does not come pre-assembled.
submitted byMongooseCustomerSupport - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: hi, does this bike come assembled?
submitted by eliana - 3 years ago
A: Hi Eliana: Bikes bought directly from Target.com arrive 90% assembled. You will need to attach the pedals, seat, and handlebars. You will also need to make the necessary adjustments to the derailleur and brakes as they may have shifted during shipping. Please reach out to your local Target for in-store assembly options.
submitted byMongooseCustomerSupport - 3 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Does Target offer assembly of the bike if you pick it up?
submitted by Cathy - 3 years ago
A: Hi Cathy: Please reach out to your local Target for in-store assembly options.
submitted byMongooseCustomerSupport - 3 years ago
Brand expert
Q: What is the model number for this bike
submitted by Smilessoa - 4 years ago
A: Hi there! The model number for this bike is R3022TG.
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Jes A - 5 days ago
Bike derailer broke after 2 times of riding. Can't find another detailer.
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Terrible bike even when its on sale
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JBT - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Would give it a half star if i could. Back brakes broke the first day it was brought home.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 3 months ago
Hello: We're sorry to hear about your experience with our product. Our Consumer Care Team can help from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Please get in touch with us at 800-626-2811 or customerservice@pacific-cycle.com if you need assistance. Thank you for your feedback!
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Stax - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Horrible bike… My son wrote it three times and part of the chain just snapped in half and busted which almost caused him to wreck and fly over his handlebars. I have read many reviews on this bike and they are all bad. It was a poorly manufactured product.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 5 months ago
Hello: We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our Consumer Care Team is available to assist you from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST. Please contact us at 800-626-2811 or customerservice@pacific-cycle.com. Thank you for your feedback.
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Do Not buy! Bike Derailer is junk- My son was injured when it broke
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boy mom - 6 months ago
Why is everyone having the same issue with the bike derailer? It is junk and the bike should be recalled. It is a safety issue for anyone riding the bike. My son fell off and was hurt when this broke! Luckily he was wearing a helmet but since it was summer he was wearing shorts and a tee and received many scrapes and bruises. If yours has not broken yet please see about fixing it now or stop using.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 6 months ago
Hi. We're sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like you may need some assistance from our Consumer Care Team. Please reach out to our Consumer Care Center and we'd be happy to assist! We can be reached at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Warm Regards.
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Junk bike
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Nunya - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Terrible quality. Bike derailer broke after only 2 months. Chain constantly falls off bike, and the breaks are absolute garbage.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 7 months ago
Hi. We're so sorry to hear that. It sounds like you may need some assistance from our Consumer Care Team. Please reach out to our Consumer Care Center and we'd be happy to assist! We can be reached at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Warm Regards.
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Broken with just one ride
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Sk - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
Bike derailleur broken with a single ride. Never seen such a low quality bike.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 7 months ago
Hi. We're so sorry to hear that. It sounds like you may need some assistance from our Consumer Care Team. Please reach out to our Consumer Care Center and we'd be happy to assist! We can be reached at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Warm Regards.
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AM - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Bought this for my 7 year old. Have had so many issues with this bike that I have to keep fixing. Too much of a pain to return a gift and upset the kid. Brake cables pop off the rail. Gear shifting is awful so we just had him stay at one setting and ride. Now the gear trailer is bending into the tire spokes. None of this is a result of falls or misuse. Just lousy mechnical integrity.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 8 months ago
Hello: We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our Consumer Care Team is available to assist you from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST. Please contact us at 800-626-2811 or customerservice@pacific-cycle.com. Thank you for your feedback!
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JWsandy - 8 months ago
This bike gave us nothing but trouble from day one- we’ve had gear issues from the start and should have just returned it. The entire gear thing broke while my son was riding it. Very dangerous! We are just lucky he wasn’t hurt. DO NOT BUY! This is not normal, and not a “maintenance” issue.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 8 months ago
Hello: We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our Consumer Care Team is available to assist you from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST. Please contact us at 800-626-2811 or customerservice@pacific-cycle.com. Thank you for your feedback!
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BobHerm78 - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
I picked this bike up that I ordered for my 10-year-old son, whom was very excited to get on and ride this bike. When I took the bike out of my truck and presented him with it realized that none of the bolts were taking up on any of the tires or handlebars and shifter cables were ran completely wrong and rubbing on the inside of the tires. My son is very lucky that I a contractor and I look for things like this and something really
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 9 months ago
Hello Bob: We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our Consumer Care Team will be able to help you from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST. Please contact us at 800-626-2811 or customerservice@pacific-cycle.com. Thank you for your feedback!
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Beware Do not purchace!!!
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Jaclyn - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
This bike looks awesome, but dont be fooled!!. I purchased this for my son for a Christmas present since we live in RI, we just started driving recently. (3rd time driving it) and the main part that keeps the chain/ gears together, snapped into the spindles on the bike, jamming the tire to not move. Thank god he wasn't going down a hill when this happened, or this would have been a serious injury. Target needs to pull this bike off the shelf due to it being unsafe. All the reviews on here, has the same issue on this bike. Unfortunately I paid cash when I purchased and didn't add it into my target circle/ and I no longer have the receipt because it was from December 2023! So target can't even help with this issue sadly. I paid 200.00 for this bike, and unfortunately have to purchase another one bike for my upset son. (Leaving this review for Target) to please take this bike off the shelf immediately, A child is going to be seriously injured soon.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 9 months ago
Hello Jaclyn: We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. We appreciate your feedback and would like to thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer care center anytime between Monday and Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm CST, at 800-626-2811 or via email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com.
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Britt - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Really nice bike my 9 year old loves it
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Mongoose Scepter cheap
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BD - 9 months ago
Like others, derailiuer is broken.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 9 months ago
Hello: We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our Consumer Care Team will be able to help you from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST. Please get in touch with us at 800-626-2811 or customerservice@pacific-cycle.com. Thank you for your feedback!
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Nobody - 10 months ago
The quality was not good
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 10 months ago
Hello: We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our Consumer Care Team is available to assist you from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST. Please contact us at 800-626-2811 or customerservice@pacific-cycle.com. Thank you for your feedback!
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MH - 11 months ago
Bike fell apart. Complete waste of money. Do not recommend. Cheaply made.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 11 months ago
Hey MH: We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer care center anytime between Monday and Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm CST, at 800-626-2811 or via email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com.
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Bright & fun
4 out of 5 stars
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Smarie - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I love the color and size & the price!! The chain did come off the 1st day and tires were flat and handle bars came loose after a week but overall great bike!! Especially for $59. My son bought it with his Christmas money!! Win Win
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 1 year ago
Hello Smarie: Thank you for sharing your feedback! We really appreciate it and are grateful that you took the time to let us know your thoughts. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our consumer care center anytime between Monday and Friday, from 7 am to 6 pm CST, at 800-626-2811 or via email at customerservice@pacific-cycle.com.
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Perfect for my growing 12 year old son!!
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Jules78 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Perfect for my growing 12 year old son!!
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Looks nice but wasn't
2 out of 5 stars
Mom - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
It looked like a used bike. The brake wires were twisted around the frame so couldn’t turn on direction. I ended up returning the same day.
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 1 year ago
Hi there: So sorry about your experience with our product! Brakes may need some adjustments before your first ride. Instructions can be found in your owner's manual. One of our Consumer Care agents would also be happy to help! Please call our Consumer Care Center at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Thanks for your feedback!
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Perfect
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Joanne - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
great bicycle for my grandson
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Any way to get this fixed
1 out of 5 stars
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Mongoose - 2 years ago
my son was riding and it broke
1 reply from MongooseCustomerSupport team - 2 years ago
Hey there: So sorry about your experience! Our Consumer Care Center would be happy to help with this. Please reach out to us at 800-626-2811 Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm CST. Thanks for your feedback!
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P - 2 years ago
I got this bike almost 3 months ago it’s a good bike but it has some problems when the gears change it just falls apart and the tires are poorly made