Category Archives: Commute

Charge Your Device by Bike: The Atom by Siva Cycle

By Montague Bikes | Published: June 13, 2013

Tweet Do you ever listen to music on your phone while cycling? How often do you use your mobile to track a ride via GPS, to gather speed and elevation data? (I know you Strava addicts are out there). Have you ever been on a bike tour enjoying the nature and fresh air, while worried [...]

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Knog Blinder 4 Review

By Montague Bikes | Published: June 4, 2013

Tweet I recently picked up a new front light which I’ve been using on my Montague Boston folding bike, the Knog Blinder 4. Knog really blew up a few years ago when they introduced their Knog Frog light, a small single L.E.D. soft body light, that could stretch to attach just about anywhere. Since then, [...]

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Bike to Work Week

By Montague Bikes | Published: May 14, 2013

Tweet Springtime has solidly established itself. It’s not going anywhere. The weather is beautiful, and if winter riding wasn’t for you, now is the time to get back in the saddle. Good news, you have some extra motivation. May is National Bike Month, and this week (May 13-17) is the official Bike to Work Week. [...]

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Mean Streets: The Advantage of a Folding Bike

By Montague Bikes | Published: April 10, 2013

Tweet A bike left all alone, out on the streets, is really not safe. Not safe from theft, not safe from vandalism, and not safe from the weather which can take quite a toll on components. One of the biggest advantages of having a folding bike is the ability to easily keep it protected. When [...]

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FIT Custom: Disc Brake Compatible

By Montague Bikes | Published: March 29, 2013

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 accessories, Environment, Maintenance | Tagged carbon, cyclocross, disc, disc brake, folding bike, folding frames, fork, frame, frames, road bike | 1 Comment

Montague Custom Build: Time Lapse

By Montague Bikes | Published: March 20, 2013

Tweet Montague folding frame sets are finally in stock! People like to have things their way, and for the first time, you can have your folding bike just the way you want it. Other folding bikes use small wheels, and several proprietary parts, limiting your ability to customize them. Montague bikes allow the use of any [...]

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Montague Quick Release Fender Installation

By Montague Bikes | Published: February 4, 2013

Tweet Two of our folding bike models, the Navigator and the Boston 8, feature quick release fenders on the front and rear. Fenders are an absolute necessity if you’re riding in foul weather, but even a wet road after the rain can leave you with soggy shoes and pants if you don’t have the proper protection. Our [...]

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Montague Overhaul VIII: Saddles and Saddle Position

By Montague Bikes | Published: January 24, 2013

Tweet Over the past few weeks, I’ve given you a step by step look at building a completely custom, fixed gear folding bike. Today I’m going to put the finishing touches on with a new seatpost and saddle, and talk a bit about proper saddle positioning. Saddles are perhaps the most often replaced or customized [...]

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Fixed Foot Retention: STRAPS

By Montague Bikes | Published: January 18, 2013

Tweet Last time we checked out traditional toe clips and straps as one option for foot retention. Another option, which has become very popular for fixed riding in the last few years, are velcro foot straps. The system was originally designed by the guys at Hold Fast in Brooklyn, NY. Around 2008, when fixed freestyle [...]

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Montague Overhaul VII: Fixed Foot Retention

By Montague Bikes | Published: January 16, 2013

Tweet In putting the final touches on my custom Montague Boston folding bike, I had to decide what type of foot retention to use. On a fixed gear, you can control your speed and slow down simply by slowing your cadence. By putting back pressure on the pedals, you can slow the bike or even [...]

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