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 |
Update: Starting in 2016, the geometry of Montague mountain bike frames has changed to accommodate 27.5″ wheels and larger tires. As a result, a standard kickstand like the one shown below cannot fit directly behind the bottom bracket. A kickstand that mounts...
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...
by Montague Bikes | Dec 1, 2014 | Maintenance, Tutorial |
Tubeless tires are extremely popular in the mountain bike world, and they’re starting to appear on road bikes as well. The idea is quite simple; get rid of the inner tube, install a special rim strip, and with the right tire a liquid sealant can be used to...
by Montague Bikes | Jun 20, 2014 | Accessories, Maintenance, Tutorial |
After installing the headset and fork, and preparing the wheelset, I’m now going to install the disc brakes. I have a set of Hayes CX Pro mechanical brakes and 160mm rotors. Most disc brakes are made to install on post mount frames with bolt holes 74mm from...
