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Category Archives: accessories
FIT Custom: Disc Brake Compatible
Tweet Montague frame sets are now in stock, and the FIT Custom has a brand new addition; a carbon fork with disc brake mounts. The next step in the evolution of the road bike is on the horizon: disc brakes. We’ve seen them on mountain bikes for years now, in fact 4 of Montague’s 5 [...]
Also posted in Commute, Environment, Maintenance Tagged carbon, cyclocross, disc, disc brake, folding bike, folding frames, fork, frame, frames, road bike 1 Comment
Going Clipless III: Stylish Shoes
Tweet We’ve talked about getting started with clipless pedals, we’ve talked about different pedal options, now it’s time to look at shoes. I’ve been riding with Sidi mountain bike shoes, and I’m quite happy with them thus far. They have a very stiff sole (ideal for power transfer to the pedal), a ratcheting system to [...]
Also posted in Commute, Lifestyle Tagged bike commute, clipless pedals, cycling shoes, folding bike, shoes 2 Comments
Going Clipless II: Platform/Clipless Combo
Tweet Last week I shared my experience with switching to clipless pedals. I’m still thoroughly enjoying that extra connection to the bike, the added control and efficiency. If you recall, I had chosen a pedal, the Crank Brothers Egg Beater, which uses a very minimal design. There’s really no pedal body, no platform for your [...]
The Essentials – Tools to Ride With
Tweet If you’re a regular bike commuter, you know that bikes need maintenance, adjustments, and from time to time, parts just break. There’s nothing worse than being stuck far from home without a patch kit, extra tube, or the proper tool to tighten that loose stem bolt. I always ride with my messenger bag and [...]
Also posted in Commute, Maintenance Tagged bicycle, bike commute, folding bike, Maintenance, tools 2 Comments
Going Clipless
Tweet I recently took the plunge into the world of clipless pedals, something I’ve been meaning to do for a while. I’ve been a long time cyclist but even for long distance rides, I had stuck to toe clips and straps. I’m strapped in right? That should be enough, right? I never thought the benefits [...]
Also posted in Commute Tagged accessories, bike commute, clipless pedals, folding bike, pedals 2 Comments
Montague Folding Frame Sets in the News!
Tweet Road.cc We’ve been in the news a little recently. The UK’s popular cycling forum, Road.cc reports on Montague’s folding frame sets in their tech round up! Folding Cyclist And closer to home The Folding Cyclist has highlighted our folding frames: “This move will be a boon to those [...]
Also posted in Lifestyle Tagged custom build folding bikes, folding frame sets, folding frames, Montague bikes in the news, Road.cc, The Folding Cyclist Leave a comment
Folding Framesets
Tweet It’s been mentioned on Urban Velo and Bike Rumor. Bicycle Retailer covered it at InterBike. We announced it for the first time at Eurobike. What can it be? Folding Framesets. Now if you are of the inclination, interest, or skill-set to build up your own folding bike – or, want to work with a shop [...]
Also posted in Lifestyle, Maintenance Tagged custom builds, customized folding bikes, fixed gear, folding frames, folding framesets, MTB, road Leave a comment
History Lesson
Tweet Imajinsha, or Imajin Co. – a Japanese publisher of children’s and educational books recently put the final touches on a new quiz book, as part of their educational book series. One of the sections features bicycles, and you may recognize one of the shots in Question 13 here: The page reads: Question 13 asks, [...]
Also posted in Adventure Tagged history of folding bicycle design, Japanese educational publishing, military bikes, military folding bikes 5 Comments
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One
Tweet Understatement: Brakes are very helpful. Brakes allow we riders to react to those unexpected moments on the road and stop quickly, to help ensure our health and safety, as well as that of other road users. They let us stop as we approach intersections when the light may change swiftly. They let us stop [...]
Also posted in Commute, Maintenance Tagged brake pads, brake shoes, Kool Stop, Maintenance, replacing parts Leave a comment
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