Dynacraft Tony Hawk 720 vs Mongoose Legion L60
Two 20-inch freestyle BMX bikes aimed at kids and pre-teens learning park and street tricks. The Dynacraft Tony Hawk 720 leans on the Tony Hawk license and a lower price; the Mongoose Legion L60 leans on Mongoose's BMX heritage and an alloy upgrade. Here is how they compare.
Side-by-Side Overview
Dynacraft Tony Hawk 720 20" BMX
$160 - $190
Best for: Kids 7 to 11 who want a Tony Hawk graphic and an entry into freestyle without a $400 spend
Strengths
- •Cheapest licensed Tony Hawk 20" BMX on Amazon
- •Front and rear pegs included - no add-on cost for park use
- •Bold graphics kids ask for by name
Considerations
- •Steel everything - frame, fork, bars, cranks - so it is heavy for a 20" bike
- •1-piece crankset will eventually need replacing if the rider sticks with BMX
- •Single rim brake; no spec sheet for hub bearings
Mongoose Legion L60
$280
Best for: Kids 8 to 12 who are committed to BMX and will outride a base-spec freestyle bike inside a year
Strengths
- •Hi-ten steel frame plus alloy hubs and 3-piece crank - meaningfully more durable
- •Sealed mid bottom bracket holds up to repeated trick attempts
- •Mongoose has been making BMX bikes since 1974 - real BMX pedigree
Considerations
- •Costs roughly 60 percent more than the Tony Hawk 720
- •No licensed graphics if your kid wanted Tony Hawk specifically
- •Still on the heavy side compared to a $500+ park-spec BMX
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Head-to-Head Comparison
| Aspect | Dynacraft Tony Hawk 720 20" BMX | Mongoose Legion L60 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Hi-ten steel BMX frame | Hi-ten steel BMX frame |
| Crankset | 1-piece steel crank | 3-piece tubular chromoly crank ✓ |
| Bottom Bracket | Unsealed American | Sealed mid bottom bracket ✓ |
| Hubs | Steel hubs, loose-ball bearings | Alloy hubs, sealed bearings ✓ |
| Pegs Included | Yes (4 included) ✓ | Not always - varies by trim |
| Price | $160 to $190 ✓ | Around $280 |
Size Chart Comparison
| Measurement | Dynacraft Tony Hawk 720 20" BMX | Mongoose Legion L60 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 20" Wheel | 20" Wheel |
| Stack (mm) | 455 | 335 |
| Reach (mm) | 345 | 315 |
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Sizing Comparison
Both are 20" wheel freestyle BMX frames, but they target different rider sizes. The Tony Hawk 720's longer 455 mm stack and 345 mm reach fit kids 4'2" to 4'10" (22"-26" inseam). The Legion L60 uses a true BMX freestyle geometry with a much lower 335 mm stack and a longer 315 mm reach (20.5" top tube) aimed at intermediate riders 5'0" to 5'6" who want to whip the bars and do flatland tricks. If your kid is under 4'10", the Tony Hawk 720 will actually fit better. Once they hit 5 feet, the Legion L60 is the right call.
Verdict
If your kid wants a BMX for the Tony Hawk graphics and the occasional ride to the skate park, the Tony Hawk 720 is fine and saves you $120. If your kid is actually grinding rails, riding pump tracks, or jumping daily, the Mongoose Legion L60's 3-piece crank and sealed bottom bracket will keep working long after the Dynacraft's 1-piece crank gives up.
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