FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Exploring Estonia on a Montague Navigator
The Montague Navigator is one of our most popular bike models for touring and long-distance riding. With 700c gravel tires, 27 speeds, disc brakes, and DirectConnect™ folding technology, the Navigator is equipped to handle any weather or terrain, while also storing...
Summer Break is Over: Tips to Get Biking Again
September is officially here, which means vacations are coming to an end, students are returning to the classroom, and workloads are ramping up as we head into Q4. If you are one of the many cyclists who took a mid-Summer break from riding, whether that was to spend...
Why College Students Need a Folding Bike
Back-to-school season means new classes, new routines, and, for many university students, a new way of getting around. Whether you’re navigating a sprawling campus, commuting from an off-campus apartment, or living in the middle of a city, having your own...
Steve’s Paratrooper Pro: 8,000 Kilometers of Adventure
A Montague bike isn't built to spend its life collecting dust in a garage. Designed to deliver decades of adventure, it's a bike meant to be ridden, explored on, and passed from one chapter of life to the next. Steve from Scotland is living proof. After giving a...
7 Common Folding Bike Myths (and the Truth About Modern Folding Bikes)
Folding bikes are more popular than ever, but many cyclists still have the wrong impression of them. Some assume they're heavy, unstable, or only useful for short commutes. Others believe they can't handle serious riding or won't last as long as a traditional bicycle....
How To Fold A Montague Bike
Montague bikes are designed for performance and portability. The unique frame design allows each bike to fold in a few simple steps for easy travel or storage. Just how easy is it? Watch the videos below to find out.Folding a Montague M-E1 e-bike looks a little...
The Ultimate City Bike Build: Carbon Belt Drive & Internal Gear Hub
The classic chain and derailleur are the most common elements in the gearset of a bike. However, they are also the primary reason why your bike requires periodic maintenance and tune-ups; Chains stretch out, pick up dirt, and need constant cleaning and lubrication....
13,000 Kilometers, Three Continents, One Paratrooper Pro
Thierry Jacquet on the Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolovia with his Paratrooper ProSome bikes can get you across town, and others can take you across the world. Montague is proud to offer folding bikes that are capable of taking riders to the extreme; across mountains,...
Bikerafting Japan with Yusuke Horie and his Paratrooper Highline
Bikerafting is a relatively new discipline in outdoor sports, combining mountain biking and packrafting. For those who want to explore truly everywhere, the concept seems perfect. No mountain or body of water can stop you. But, many aspiring bikerafters run into a big...
Montague Buyer’s Guide: Which Folding Bike Is Right for You?
Montague offers 12 folding bike models designed for different riding styles, storage needs, and budgets. If you're considering a Montague, here’s a quick guide to choose your perfect fold. First, ask yourself what the purpose of your folding bike will be. If you are...
The Freedom of a Folding Bike – Touring with Raf Cramette
In recent years, Raf Cramatte has built his life around the idea that travel is freedom. Originally from France, Raf has become a full-time traveler, moving between life on the water and on the road, splitting his time between sailing journeys, van or RV travel, and...
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...
