Road.cc reviews the Montague Boston and Boston 8. "Not so much a folding bike, more a full-size machine with a small footprint"
Bicycling.com reviews the Montague Boston. "It's a bike I'd ride, even if I wasn't short on space."
Quality Bicycle Products will now distribute Montague's Octagon adjustable steering system.
Montague introduces the Boston 8 and upgrades the FIT full size folding bikes. They also presented the Octagon adjustable stem.
Montague Corporation is going where no mainstream folding bike manufacturer has gone before - into the realm of 700c.
Witness the world's first 700c-wheeled folding bike...you'll appreciate the Boston for its sturdiness and simplicity.
Montague has come up with a full-sized single-speed folding bike with a sleek urban look and ultra-sturdy feel.
WSJ: "Once the pocket protector of the cycling world, these adaptable rides have evolved into a stylish mode of transport."
With the flick of a quick-release lever, Montague's elegantly engineered single-speed Boston bike folds for easy stowing. And with the flip-flop hub, you can roll fixed-gear or freewheel.
This is no folding commuter—it’s a true mountain bike with 27 speeds, a Rock Shox Recon suspension fork, and hydraulic disc brakes to meet the demands of both trail and traffic.
This Montague Swissbike X-90 fits none of these preconceptions. It is a serious attempt to engineer a product as capable as a regular bike, which can also fold and fit inside car boot, or be stashed in a bag and carried on board as luggage in a bus or a plane. After my testing I was pleased to findout that it really does deliver on all accounts.
"Cambridge-based company Montague's new Boston Bike is designed to handle cobblestones and curbs. And it folds up so small, your fellow Green Line passengers will thank you. $699 at Wheelworks, wheelworks.com."...more.
The bike's folding integrated technology system is based around a quick release controlled seat post pivot. This folding design uses no hinges or other cuts in the frame tubing, giving the Boston a very strong folding bike frame.
"The Boston folds without the use of tools. It uses Montague's CLIX system for front wheel removal and CLIX quick-release lever for quick and easy folding of the frame."...more.
"Thanks to front-end shock absorbers, I barely noticed potholes or the vibration of going over a curb. The bike folded easily, was easy to store and attracted attention from everyone in the office."...more.
"Designed and built for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the consumer version of the bike quickly folds in half, sports 24 gears, and can be had in any color as long as it's camouflage green."
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"Last fall, the company debuted its popular SwissBike LX (shown), which sports a 29-pound aluminum frame, front disc brakes, and 24-speeds."
"The folding Montague CX crossover bike tucks in a car's trunk, on a boat, or in an RV, making a quick ride easier than ever."
"All this adds up to a tremendous ride quality only found on Montague bikes use all standard mountain bike wheels and components serviceable at any bike shop."...more.
"The XO Competition from Swiss Bike folds in half, and with the front wheel and seat removed, everything stuffs into a 36-by-28-by-12-inch carry bag."...more.
"Montague Tactical Military Mountain Bikes are full size mountain bikes (MB) that provide an inexpensive alternative to walking..."...more.
"Where most folding bicycles have small wheels and complex mechanisms, the Montague design is so simple and obvious, you wonder why no one has thought of it before."
"The manufacturers adapted the best qualities of a mountain bike (front suspension, disc brakes, 21 gears) to create an urban bike that's also good for off-road jaunts."
"Rugged and practical, it's a regular-use item for apartment dwellers and bike commuters, and its soft case is good for both plane and bus travel."
"The multiple functions of these bikes neatly fill in the gaps that often cause people to write off cycling as a serious time management and commuting solution."
"The exercise and fair weather enjoyment bicycles have provided over the years has remained remarkably constant. But that doesn't mean everything remains unchanged about them"...more.
"Car racks may become a t.hing of the past. Today's folding bikes are big, sturdy and, best of all, cool looking. We tested a new folding mountain bike by Swissbike that performed admirably. The TX model looks like a bona fide mountain"...more.
"If laughably titchy wheels and nerdy styling put you off folders, take a look at this rugged offering from Montague.Long revered in the US, the award-winning bikes have been deployed in Iraq"...more.
"Few bicycle companies need to measure the size of an aircraft door when designing a new model. But Montague Corp., based in Cambridge, Mass., did exactly that when the Pentagon said it needed a lightweight. foldable bike that special-operations forces could carry as they jumped out of airplanes"...more.
"Smart Ride! No need to install a rack on your car. Montague's multi speed SwissBike cruiser folds and fits in a trunk, making beachside cycling a breeze even if you live on the Eastside."
"Montague Paratrooper Mountain Bike: With 66cm wheels, it can still fold down into a bag you can check - no tools required. Plus, handles any terrain."
" Co-created with DARPA (the military's experimental engineering arm) for use by deployed soldiers, this tough-as-nails bike folds in 30 seconds so grunts can hump it around."...more.
"For certain people, this folding bike {made by Montague} is a godsend ...I believe in having the right tool for The job.
You can fold this up and take it on the train at any hour, which you can't do with a full-size bike. This bridges the gaps in public transportation."...more.
"That comes courtesy the hydraulic front-disc brakes, a Rockshox suspension fork, and the one-step CLIX branded wheel-release system that won an (actually quite prestigious) Eurobike Design Award."...more.
"During a commute from Somerville through downtown to the Herald and back, the bike rode like, well, a bike. The Montague motto of "bikes that fold, not folding bikes" holds true while dodging potholes and taxis down Beacon Street on the SwissBike LX"...more.
"Together they produced the Paratrooper, a folding bike now used by the Marines, Special Forces and Military Police in the Middle East. And yes, paratroopers really have jumped out of airplanes with it."...more.
"The exercise and fair weather enjoyment bicycles have provided over the years has remained remarkably constant. But that doesn't mean everything remains unchanged about them"...more.
"One of the beautiful details: You don't have to mess with unhitching brake or shift cables. Smart routing runs cables together along the top tube to eliminate tangling when folded."...more.
"The full-size, high- performance bike folds up with just one tug of the quick-release lever, good-to-go for the back of just about any airplane. The Paratrooper bicycle was created for, well, paratroopers, and isn't likely to break a sweat for most general-aviation applications."...more.
"For would-be long-distance bicycle commuters, a folding bike can make otherwise impractical trips a snap. The Montague CX Comfort, for example, folds up in seconds and stows easily in the trunk of a vehicle, making part car, part bike commutes a possibility."
"For those of you who like biking for the sake of biking, carrying a small, collapsible two-wheeler just won't do. Enter the SwissBike, a full-size mountain bike that folds to a fairly small size. Unfolded and set up, it's a solid, full on bike capable of taking on the roughest island roads."...more.
"Holy Spokes! You CAN have a full-size high performance bike that will fit aboard your boat. The SwissBike from Montague Corp. folds in half so it's easy to store and transport"...more.
"Fit for the road participants lose weight and improve overall health. (Shook's) exercise routine went from no physical activity to working out three times per week. He rides a fold up bike four to five miles a day".
"It's the most geometrically pleasing style of folding bike that I have seen...it is the first one that I have seen that hasn't compromised the strength of the frame to make if folding. Technical jargon aside, it's obvious that the SwissBike is one cool ride on two wheels."
"One of the great pleasures of voyaging is exploring ashore. An onboard bicycle can be a great convenience, but fullsized bikes are hard to stow. Folding bikes with small wheels can be unstable and tiring to ride"...more.
"Montague Corporation, a manufacturer of foldable bikes for every branch of the military, recently launched the SwissBike civilian line, which included full-size, high performance mountain bikes that are said to fold quickly"...more.
"All in all, I love the bike. For just a little more cash than a normal bike, you get a highly functional foldable one that is light...and smartly designed with quality parts".
"A new line of full-size, high-performance bicycle from SwissBike fold in half for easy storage and transport"...more.
"Enjoy the performance of a full-size mountain bike in three new, convenient folding models; all fold in half for easy storage and transport."
"First cheese, then chocolate, then watches; now the Swiss went and perfected the mountain bike. The beauty of it all is that in under 30 seconds, this full-size aluminum bike folds down to 36 by 28 by 12 inches."
"With standard-size wheel and a large frame, the SwissBike can be treated line any other mountain bike, then packed up and thrown in the back of your plane for the ride home. "...more.
