by Montague Bikes | Jan 21, 2015 | Accessories, Tutorial |
While most people don’t think of winter as the ideal time for cycling, it can provide some of the best riding of the year. It does take some extra preparation and the right gear, so here are a few tips for cycling in winter. Clothing The obvious consideration...
by Montague Bikes | Dec 1, 2014 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Tubeless tires are extremely popular in the mountain bike world, and they’re starting to appear on road bikes as well. The idea is quite simple; get rid of the inner tube, install a special rim strip, and with the right tire a liquid sealant can be used to...
by Montague Bikes | Feb 12, 2014 | Accessories, Environment, Lifestyle |
There are a lot of parts on a bicycle that need to be replaced regularly; tires, tubes, chains, brake cables, you name it. When old parts are swapped out for shiny new replacements, they often end up in a scrap heap or a bin in your basement never to be seen again,...
by Montague Bikes | Jun 28, 2013 | Accessories, Maintenance |
The valve cap… yes, that small piece of plastic that screws onto the valve, apparently useless, that almost always ends up lost somewhere in the world. The truth is that if your bike uses Schrader valves, the caps really are useful, much more than you think....
by Montague Bikes | Jun 4, 2012 | Accessories, General, Maintenance |
When you’re riding, your tires are your main point of contact with the road (and really, until you put the kickstand down, you hope they’re your only point of contact with the road). The kind of tires you decide to use will really impact your ride, so it’s important...
