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 for hands-on testing and reviewing hundreds of products, as well as blogging about news throughout the cycling world. Beginning simply as a discussion about riding a bike to work, the website now touches on every area of cycling lifestyle, emphasizing style, function, and practicality in their reviews written by experienced cyclists. Over the last few weeks, they released rankings of varying categories of bikes, clothes, and accessories. Among these were determining the best folding mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes, bikes with suspension, and full-size folding bikes, with Montagues capturing top spots in each one.
Best Folding Mountain Bikes
When looking at the top folding mountain bikes, the Paratrooper Elite comes in at #4. While it “comes at a cost,” this bike is the “cream of the crop” of folding mountain bikes due to its top-quality components that make it “an exceptional piece of engineering and design.” The Classic Paratrooper beat its upgraded version by capturing the #1 spot and is called the “best all around option” that is “good value, portable, [and] rugged”
Best Folding Bikes with Suspension
The Paratrooper is also highly ranked in the best folding bikes with suspension, taking the #2 spot. It’s “a good all-rounder if you like to cycle for pleasure as well as convenience” and a great fit for trail riding and hauling gear while also being durable enough for city riding.
Best Folding Road Bike
Discerning Cyclist then touches on bikes made for pavement, and the “Best Folding Road Bike: Top 4 in 2024” ranks the Montague Boston at #2 citing its portability and simplicity, calling it “an excellent folding road bike for the city rider”.
Best Hybrid Foldable Bikes
For those looking for a multisurface ride, the Montague Navigator comes in at #3 for top hybrid foldable bikes, referring to it as the best full-size folding hybrid. Perfect for city living, this bike can “handle a little bit of everything”.
Best Full-Size Folding Bikes
When looking at the best full-size folding bikes, the Montague Urban takes the #4 spot. “Deliver[ing] road performance on a budget”, this bike is “an ideal ride for rural and semi-urban commuters”, giving riders flexibility getting to work wherever that may be.
Follow the links above to view the full rankings for each category, and make sure to visit DiscerningCyclist.com to check out all of their posts and product reviews.
