FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Restoring the Ride: Vintage Montague BiFrame
On a local auction site in the small town of Whitianga, New Zealand, vintage bike enthusiast Hakan Nedjat spotted his next project. What looked to be a normal retro style MTB turned out to be a 1990s Montague Bi-Frame ActiveLine, a full-size folding mountain bike...
Mountain Biking Tips and Tricks
Mountain biking can be a much different experience and calls for a different skill set than traditional cycling. Navigating the uneven surface of a trail requires quick reaction times and short bursts of energy in contrast to the constant endurance and gradual changes...
Montague Returns to Taiwan with Distribution from Overtop
Montague performance folding bikes are back in Taiwan, now distributed by Overtop International Co. Ltd. Montague has a long and storied history in Taiwan, having entered the market in the mid 2000s and later supplying the Paratrooper tactical folding mountain bike to...
Mike Casey’s Custom Montague FIT: Racing Across New Zealand
This amazing custom Montague folding bike comes to you all the way from Bicycle Junction in Wellington, New Zealand. The concept for this build, and the very unique use-case, comes from the mind of Mike Casey, who Bicycle Junction says "is one of those people who just...
Montague Bikes Unboxing and Assembly
With Montague's quick and easy manufacturer direct ordering, you can have a new high-performance folding bike delivered straight to your door in no time. Since all Montague bikes fold to a compact size, they ship to you 99% assembled, making setup a breeze. We put...
60 Mile Gravel Race with the Montague Navigator
Shawn rode the 58.8 mile Mid South gravel race on his Navigator, taking on the grueling red dirt roads in style – and coming out the other side with incredible stories, new friends, and some amazing photos. The Mid South is a weekend long celebration of endurance gravel riding and community, attracting cyclists from around the globe as one of the most welcoming events in the gravel race calendar.
Beginner Biking Tips and Tricks
If you just got a new bike or are getting back into cycling after some time away, seeing the world by bike can feel like a whole new experience. One that is definitely exciting – but possibly intimidating without the proper knowledge. Understanding the specifications...
Boat Living with a Montague Allston
When facing tight living quarters, a foldable bike is ideal to make every inch of space count. Today's featured Montague rider, Francis from the UK, encountered this challenge head-on, splitting time living on three different boats throughout the year. Between...
Montague Bikes are Back in Australia
We are happy to announce that Cargocycles is the new distributor for Montague Bikes in Australia. The family-owned and operated bike shop is located in Brunswick East, Melbourne, and now carries Montague folding pavement and mountain bikes, available both online and...
Montague Bikes Capture Top Spots in Discerning Cyclist Rankings
Throughout the end of 2023 and start of 2024, Discerning Cyclist released rankings of the top folding bikes with Montague models appearing in the top 5 in categories across the board. DiscerningCyclist.com is one of the world’s largest urban cycling publications known...
Ride Review Calls Montague M-E1 a “Game Changer”
RideReview has released a deep dive into the Montague M-E1, looking at the ride quality, build quality, design, and value of this full-size folding e-bike. RideReview is the largest collection on the web of reviews for micromobility vehiles – which is any electric...
Custom Montague FIT by Toronto’s Beagle Bicycle Co.
Beagle Bicycle Co. is back with another incredible build. Based out of Toronto, Canada, the Beagle Bicycle team acts as the Montague dealer for the area and consistently creates one-of-a-kind custom Montagues bikes. Unlike most folding bikes, all Montagues use...
Bike-Rafting with a Montague Paratrooper Pro
Lexi and Chris started Roam Lab (https://roamlab.com/) in 2015 with a '86 Dodge Ram that underwent a simple conversion to add sleeping quarters and storage. They hit to road for a cross-country trek, fell in love with the nomadic lifestyle, and have been on a...
New Distribution with Montague Bikes Singapore
After a short hiatus, Montague bikes are back in Singapore. Montague is proud to announce a partnership with Montague Bikes Singapore for distribution of our performance folding bikes. Folding mountain and pavement bike models are expected to arrive in Singapore in...
Montague Now Available in Kazakhstan from MTG
Montague Bikes is proud to announce a partnership with Mobile Tech Group for distribution of our performance folding bikes in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Folding electic, mountain, and pavement bike models are in stock now and ready to ship. Mobile Tech Group offers...
Custom 650b Boston from Beagle Bicycle Co.
Beagle Bicycle Co., the premier source for Montague bikes in the Toronto area, consistently creates some of the most interesting custom Montague builds. Unlike other folding bikes with small wheels and many proprietary parts, Montague bikes use full-size wheels and...
How To Ride an E-Bike: What’s Different?
What almost all e-bikes have in common is increased acceleration, speed, and weight compared to a conventional bike. This does change how the bike handles and therefore, changes how you ride. E-Bike Riding Tips – Braking: Due to the increased weight and speed of an e-bike, the brakes can respond differently than on a conventional bike.
Custom Drop Bar FIT Folding Bike by James Caron
NOTE: Today's post comes from James Caron who has built a beautiful road riding machine with a pre-DirectConnect Montague FIT frame. Read on to learn more about the components James selected and his plans for the bike. I recently lucked into a bare Montague Fit frame...
