Category Archives: Maintenance

Go Pro Camera Mount: How To

By Montague Bikes | Published: June 12, 2013

Tweet You’ve probably seen the portable Go Pro cameras on the market. They’re very easy to mount on a helmet or handlebars to capture riding footage, but we wanted a perspective that would show the bike as well. For this we put together a homemade bracket to mount our Go Pro on the rear axle. [...]

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Hydraulic Road Calipers

By Montague Bikes | Published: April 25, 2013

Tweet The other day we discussed disc brakes on road bikes, which seems to be the next big thing coming to the world of competitive road cycling. Not everyone is on board though, as they are a bit heavier than traditional road calipers, and to be honest, people are simply resistant to change. So for [...]

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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, Commute, Environment | 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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Montague Overhaul VI: Brakes

By Montague Bikes | Published: January 9, 2013

Tweet I’m nearing the end of my custom Montague build. Most of the parts are in place and it’s now time to install a brake. Fixed gear bikes give you a tremendous amount of control with just your legs. You can easily regulate your speed and come to a stop without even touching a brake, [...]

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Montague Overhaul V: Track Cogs and Chains

By Montague Bikes | Published: January 7, 2013

Tweet Fixed gears have been popular as winter commuter bikes for years. Long before messenger culture brought them to the limelight in the early 2000′s, hardened winter riders chose them for their simplicity and added control in bad conditions. For the last two years, a single speed Montague Boston folding bike has been my commuter. [...]