Jan 7, 2013 | Commute, Maintenance |
Fixed gears have been popular as winter commuter bikes for years. Long before messenger culture brought them to the limelight in the early 2000’s, hardened winter riders chose them for their simplicity and added control in bad conditions. For the last two years,...
Dec 26, 2012 | Commute, Maintenance |
I’m right in the middle of rebuilding a Montague Boston as a fixed gear commuter. With all standard components, Montague bikes are really the only folding bikes out there that can be fully customized with any parts you want. I’ve stripped the frame down to...
Dec 19, 2012 | Commute, Maintenance |
The next step for my custom Montague folding bike is a new wheelset. With horizontal, track style dropouts, and 120mm hub spacing, the Boston is made specifically for use as a single speed. The stock version comes with a flip flop hub; a freewheel on one side, a fixed...
Dec 12, 2012 | Commute, Maintenance |
If you’re anything like me, working on your bike is half the fun of owning it. Sure, you can have a bike shop do maintenance for you, and if it’s a big job requiring specialty tools, this might be a good idea. For me, I want to know every part of my bike...
Dec 10, 2012 | Commute, Maintenance |
My everyday commuter is a Montague Boston, a simple, lightweight singlespeed that can take a beating and keep rolling. Riding through a winter in New England takes a serious toll on a bicycle and this one has been through two. The constant moisture, sand, and road...
Nov 26, 2012 | Accessories, Commute, Maintenance |
If you’re a regular bike commuter, you know that bikes need maintenance, adjustments, and from time to time, parts just break. There’s nothing worse than being stuck far from home without a patch kit, extra tube, or the proper tool to tighten that loose...
