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Category Archives: Commute
Why Use an Internal Gear Hub?
You may have noticed that internally geared hubs are becoming more and more popular on bicycles nowadays. Even the newest addition to our line of folding bikes, the Boston 8 uses a Shimano Nexus internal 8 speed hub. Internal gears have been around since the early 20th century and became hugely popular in the 1930′s. [...]
Also posted in General, Lifestyle, Maintenance, accessories Tagged bike technology, Boston 8, derailleurs, internal gear hubs, internal gears, internally geared hubs 9 Comments
Bike to Work Day: Friday May 20th
This Friday is National Bike to Work Day. In many cities across the U.S. there are special rides and events along popular commuting routes, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. You can check out their website to find events in your area. Try Commuting on a Folding Bike! If you’re hesitant about bike commuting [...]
Also posted in Activism, Environment, Events, General, Lifestyle Tagged Commute, folding bicycle 1 Comment
Folding Bikes to the Rescue
With our current frame design having been originally developed for the US military, our bikes have a long history of service. They’re work horses that don’t mind putting in the long hours. And while the Paratrooper is doing government work, our Swissbike is helping out one private ambulance company in the UK. Andrew Bevan, a medic [...]
Also posted in Adventure, General, Lifestyle, Uncategorized Tagged folding bicycle, folding bike, montague, montague customers, SwissBike 2 Comments
As Spring Unfolds…
Yesterday was the first time in months I’ve ridden my bike in a t-shirt and riding home on by far nicest day we’ve had this year I realized that Spring is finally here! For a lot of you “fair weather” cyclists out there, this means you can finally get back on your bike without the fear [...]
Also posted in Events, Maintenance Tagged bike maintenance, folding bicycle, tune-up Leave a comment
I Brake for Folding Bikes
We all love the feeling of the breeze in our hair as we cruise along on our favorite bike route and we all love the excitement that comes from bombing down that giant hill on the way home. Let’s be honest, going fast on a bicycle is FUN. However, if there’s one thing we’re thankful [...]
Also posted in General, Lifestyle, Maintenance Tagged brakes, components, educational, folding bike 1 Comment
Winter Bike Maintenance Tips: Fold in the Cold (and Wet, and Ice…)
There are a lot of opinions about what constitutes the perfect winter bike. And depending on where you live and how harsh or mild the winter is that year, you might find that you need extra equipment or that you can get by on what you ride in the warmer months. But regardless of the [...]
Winter Riding: Avoiding the Bonk
Inclement winter weather can turn an otherwise pleasant outdoor ride into an arduous undertaking. Layering for a 30 minute bike commute is one thing, but dressing for a long ride in sub-zero temperatures, wind, and precipitation that weather forecasters call “wint’ry mix” is a forbidding task indeed. Winter weather leads many cyclists to the spin [...]
Also posted in General Tagged bike commute, folding bike, Navigator Folding Bike, nutrition, winter riding 4 Comments
Bikes aren’t the only things that fold
You can never have too much of a good thing… One of the best features of Montague’s folding bikes is that they ride just like non-folding bicycles. If someone blindfolded you and gave you a Montague to ride (amusing mental image, but don’t try it at home), there’s no way you’d be able to tell [...]
Also posted in Lifestyle, accessories Tagged accessories, bike commute, folding bike, folding pedals 5 Comments
Bike Commuters – neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night
With the shortest day of the year upon us, you may notice a growing number of cyclists in highlighter yellow outerwear. As a bike commuter, I am a big fan of such apparel. I don’t own any yet, but I feel that my first purchase is not far off. I’ve been bike commuting for years, [...]
Also posted in Lifestyle Tagged bike commute, bike safety, commuter bike, commuting, Navigator Folding Bike 8 Comments
It’s June: Keep on Biking to Work!