by Montague Bikes | Mar 21, 2017 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
An essential skill for any cyclist is the ability to fix a flat tire. If you can, you’ll almost never get stranded on a ride. Some cyclists carry a new tube while others prefer the weight and space savings of a patch kit. I often carry both. Patching your tubes... 
by Montague Bikes | Dec 1, 2016 | Commute, Maintenance, Tutorial |
There’s no reason winter should stop you from riding your bike. Whether you normally get in the saddle for commuting, fitness, or pleasure, you can still have comfortable and enjoyable rides even in cold weather. Here are some necessities to prepare you and your... 
by Montague Bikes | Mar 18, 2016 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
The Allston is the first Montague folding bike to offer a carbon belt drive in place of a traditional chain. The Gates belt combined with a Shimano Alfine 11 speed internal gear hub provides a quiet, clean, and nearly maintenance free drivetrain. Proper tension on the... 
by Montague Bikes | Oct 9, 2015 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Drive train parts wear out. They’re constantly moving. getting dirty, rubbing together, and inevitably they need replacing. I recently noticed that my chainring was worn to the point of being misshapen. You can see the teeth come to an extreme point, and... 
by Montague Bikes | Jul 8, 2015 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Installing a kickstand on a Montague folding bike is very simple, and most aftermarket kickstands can be used without interfering with the folding design. A standard kickstand clamps to the parts of the frame known as the chain stays. These are the two tubes that... 
by Montague Bikes | Mar 18, 2015 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Replacing your brake pads is one of the most common bike maintenance tasks, right up there with fixing a flat. It’s a simple procedure, but if you’ve never worked on your brakes before it can be intimidating. The following is a step by step tutorial on... 