Design Philosophy

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By now you have noticed that Montague folding bikes are different from all others.

In addition to our innovative technology, our folding bikes were designed with the philosophy that performance comes first - the folding aspect is secondary. Most people in the bike industry agree that bicycles of the future will fold, but that is where the agreement ends. We design full-size, high-performance bicycles that fold, not simply folding bikes.

Other folding bike manufacturers compromise on the ride quality of the bike when they use small "circus-style" wheels. Montague is different; our folding bikes use standard, full-size wheels that millions of bikes use all around the globe. These wheel sizes have been chosen by a countless number of riders and all major bike companies because they offer by far the best stability, rolling resistance, and obstacle clearance.

Again, our top priority is delivering a high-performance bike.  However, what separates us from other high-caliber bike manufactures is our bike’s ability to fold.  Between the frames, wheels, and other materials, Montague is able to produce industry-leading folding bikes.

A WORD ON SMALL WHEEL "CIRCUS STYLE" FOLDING BIKES: Small wheels offer, well, small performance. When compared to standard bicycle wheels, the small wheels found on most folding bikes sink into smaller potholes, offer less stability, create more rolling resistance, force you to use an increased gearing ratio to go the same speed, and when you get a flat tire, tubes are not readily available at any bike shop.

Montague Bikes is a folding bike company. Our main offerings include: Pavement Folding Bikes including the Crosstown, Boston, Navigator and FIT, as well as Mountain Folding Bikes such as the SwissBike XO, SwissBike X50, SwissBike X70 and the Paratrooper.
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Montague is the world's leading manufacturer of full size folding bikes. All Montague bikes fold into a compact size in less than 30 seconds without the use of tools. When you buy a Montague folding mountain bike, you join the growing number of riders who enjoy taking their folding bike where ever their spirit of adventure takes them. This folding bicycle is part of a line of full size folding bicycles originally developed for the U.S. Marines as a military bike (in a line of military bikes) for tactical use. Folding bikes historically have had small child-size wheels. But not anymore, Montague Mountain Bikes, have full size, rugged knobby tires which can take you virtually anywhere. If you are looking for a folding bike, the Montague high performance folding bicycle is the way to go.