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Montague Overhaul VI: Brakes

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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I Brake for Folding Bikes

Tweet 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 [...]
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